Conflict Mini Lesson
Conflict Mini Lesson
Conflict Mini Lesson
Mini Lesson
Opposing means
Conflict? opposite
The struggle
between
opposing forces. The conflict is what
drives the story
Theme is a big idea
But… what is or lesson to be
learned by the
theme? character(s) and/or
by the reader.
Two types of conflict: A struggle between the
character and themselves.
Internal Usually related to the
character’s values, beliefs,
or attitudes
Two types of conflict:
Internal Example:
You are trying to decide
if you should skip school
to hang out with friends
on the day of a BIG test.
Two types of conflict:
3 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Nature
External
4 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Technology
Conflict 5 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Supernatural
When a character
struggles against another
Character character. Protagonist vs.
antagonist.
VS.
Character
When a character
Character struggles against a force
of nature. Survival.
VS.
Nature
When a character
struggles against the
Character rules of the community.
Stand up for beliefs.
VS.
Society
When a character
struggles against
Something man made.
Character Electronics, computers,
cars, etc.
VS.
Technology
When a character
struggles with anything
Character beyond human control or
understanding.
VS.
Supernatural
1. C h a r a c t e r vs. C h a r a c t e r
What is the 2 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Society
p u r p o s e of
3 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Nature
conflict in a
m o v i e or book? 4 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Technology
5 . C h a r a c t e r vs. Supernatural
What form (or forms) of conflict
are present in “The Garden
Party”? Provide textual support!