Conflict

Character vs. Character Character vs. self

Character vs. SocietyCharacter vs. NatureCharacter vs. Deity

Journal Entry

Read:“The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and himself.”-Garth Brooks

Think: In the above quote, Garth Brooks talks about what type of conflict he thinks is more difficult to deal with.

Write:Copy down Garth Brooks’ quote. Then, write a response explaining your reaction to Brooks’ assertion. Your response must be in prose.

Character vs. Character

This type of conflict finds a main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.

Character vs. Self

In this type of conflict, a main character experiences some kind of inner conflict.

Character vs. Nature

This type of conflict finds a main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Character vs. Deity

This type of conflict finds a main character in conflict with a god or fate.

Character vs. Society

This type of conflict has a main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.