In a story conflict is the struggle between

� In a story, conflict is the struggle between opposing forces. Without conflict, there is no plot!

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� Person Vs. Self: The struggle or opposition is within one character--making a tough decision. A character struggling to overcome fear, addiction, emotional damage or other crippling personal issue.

�Choosing to listen in class instead of talking to your friend. �A young lady wants to get on a roller coaster, but is afraid of heights. �A woman is tempted to steal money from her employer in order to feed her family.

� Person Vs. Person: The struggle is between two or more characters in the story. � Puts the protagonist directly against another character.

�A husband wife disagree about how their money should be spent. �Two little boys get into a fist fight. �A boss fires an employee. �A boxing match. �Arguing over who won the card game.

�A character is experiencing a struggle against some element of nature- storm, disease epidemic, or dangerous animal.

�A tornado destroying someone’s house. �A bear invading a camp site. �A family is stranded in a snowstorm. �A woman is unable to function because of illness or condition.

� In many stories, the protagonist battles against an element of government or culture.

�A woman is in a hurry and runs a red light. � A teenager breaks the curfew set by his parents. � A man stands up for what he believes is right, even though almost everyone else disagrees with him.

� This could be any supernatural force that is outside the understanding of the protagonist, including monsters, aliens, or deities.