Questions and Answers
What type of conflict is 'Person vs. Self'?
Define 'Person vs. Nature'.
An external conflict where the character struggles to survive against natural elements.
Define 'Person vs. Person'.
An external conflict between two or more characters in a physical, vocal, or mental fight.
What is 'Person vs. Society'?
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Study Notes
Types of Conflict in Literature
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Person vs. Self
- Represents internal conflict.
- Character struggles with personal thoughts, emotions, or decisions.
- Illustrated by the concept of an individual fighting against their own mind.
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Person vs. Nature
- Denotes external conflict.
- Involves a character facing challenges and obstacles presented by the natural world.
- Highlights themes of survival and the unpredictability of nature.
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Person vs. Person
- Signifies external conflict.
- Engages two or more characters in a direct confrontation.
- Can manifest in physical altercations, verbal disputes, or psychological struggles.
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Person vs. Society
- Reflects external conflict.
- Character contends with societal norms, laws, or expectations.
- Emphasizes the individual's challenge against collective pressures or rules imposed by a larger group.
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Explore the four main types of conflict in literature through this informative flashcard quiz. Understand the nuances of internal and external conflicts that characters face including person vs. self, person vs. nature, and person vs. person. Enhance your knowledge of literary elements relevant to storytelling.
