It is a problem or struggle that occurs between two opposing forces

There are many different types of conflict, but we are going to focus on 5› Character v Character› Character v Self› Character v Nature› Character v Society› Character v Machine/Technology

This is the one that is most familiar This occurs when two characters come

into conflict with each other› I.E. Batman must fend off another one of

Joker’s attacks Therefore, Batman v Joker

This is a little more difficult to identify This occurs when a character has an

internal struggle with one of his/her personality traits (anger, impatience, procrastination, etc.)› I.E. John is easily angered by the slightest

things. So when he drops his cell phone he starts yelling at everyone around him Therefore, John v his anger

Nature is any force dealing with Mother Nature (tornados, thunderstorms, droughts, blizzards, etc.)

This occurs when a character struggles against a natural force› Amy is home all alone with her baby sister

when the tornado hits. Therefore, Amy v Tornado

A society is a group of people that have something in common (cheerleading squad, Indians, cowboys, a family, etc)

This occurs when a character comes into conflict with a society or group of people› I.E. John always gets picked on by the

football players because he can’t make the team. Therefore, John v. the Football Team

In today’s technological age this is becoming more and more prevalent

Machine/ technology are things like computers, medical advances, cell phones, etc)› I.E. Amy is playing Candy Crush but can’t

seem to beat the level. She’s bee stuck on it for a week now. Therefore, Amy v a Video Game