Narrative Structure

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Narrative Structure. Introduction to Narrative Structure:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps. Conflict. The main problem or struggle in a story. There are six kinds of conflicts:. Individual vs. Supernatural. Individual vs. Nature. Individual vs. Self. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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CONFLICT

causing #drama for protagonists

Categories

• Internal: occurs within the character

• External: occurs between the character and another force

Man vs Man

Conflict between two beings of the

same kind, usually hero vs

villian

Man vs natureCharacter fights

against the forces of nature,

usually to survive

Man vs Self

Character fights against his/her

own will, confusion, or

fears

Man vs Society

Character fights against laws, traditions, or values of the

whole

Man vs Supernatural

Character fights against

otherworldly or magical forces

Man vs Technology

Character fights against changing

machines, programs, and

advances