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    6 Types of Literary Conflicts

    In literature, a conflict is a
    literary device characterized by
    a struggle between two
    opposing forces. Conflict
    provides crucial tension in any
    story and is used to drive the
    narrative forward.
    • Character vs. Self
    • Character vs. Character
    • Character vs. Nature
    • Character vs. Supernatural
    • Character vs. Technology
    • Character vs. Society
    Character vs. Self

    Character versus self conflict (also


    called man vs. self conflict) is a type
    of conflict that takes place inside a
    character’s mind. Man vs. self literary
    conflict usually involves the main
    character’s inner struggle with self-
    doubts, a moral dilemma, or their own
    nature
    Character vs. Character

    also known as man vs. man


    conflict, involves two characters
    struggling against each other.
    The conflict can manifest in
    different ways, from a physical
    altercation to irreconcilable
    differences in morals or beliefs.
    Character vs. Nature

    happens when your protagonist (main


    character) is fighting tooth-and-nail
    against the forces of nature. In these types
    of stories, the antagonist (villain) is not a
    person. Nature itself becomes the
    antagonist.
    Character vs. Supernatural

    a type of conflict in storytelling in which the


    protagonist or protagonists are working
    against supernatural forces.
    These forces operate outside the laws of nature,
    meaning they might have special powers or
    abilities or access to something other characters
    do not.
    Character vs. Technology

    the protagonist usually has to find a way


    to save the world (or his or her own life)
    from technology that has become
    destructive. Sometimes this involves
    robots, alternate universes, genetic
    alterations and mutations, or other
    science fiction-like catastrophes.
    Character vs. Society
    happens when your protagonist (main character) is
    fighting tooth-and-nail against an unfair and/unjust
    society. In these types of stories, the antagonist
    (villain) is not a person. Society itself becomes the
    antagonist.
    In other words, the unfair rules of your society are
    placing obstacles in the way of your protagonist
    (and likely your major side characters) getting what
    they want.

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