Transcript Character Conflict - Mrs. Clyne
6 Basic Character Conflicts
1. Character vs. Self 2. Character vs. Character 3. Character vs. Nature 4. Character vs. Fate/Luck 5. Character vs. Society 6. Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Self
This is
internal conflict
The character may need to convince him/herself that he/she can achieve a dream, or maybe the character just needs to build self-confidence.
Character vs. Self
EXAMPLE:
Aladdin is very poor and wishes for more.
He becomes Prince Ali because he doesn’t think he is good enough for Jasmine.
Can you give another example from a movie or literature?
Character vs. Character
• This is an
external conflict
between two characters.
• The hero's conflict with the villain plays a large role in the plot and contributes to changes in the characters.
Character vs. Character
EXAMPLE:
The queen is so jealous of Snow White that she disguises herself as an old woman and offers a poisoned apple.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Protagonist-
• the main character toward whom the audience is supposed to feel more empathetic (concerned) • not always a “good” person
Antagonist
• opposition to the protagonist
In simple terms, it’s the Hero vs. Villain, but characters are more interesting if they are not simply good vs. evil.
Character vs. Nature
• The character is placed against natural forces. • Disaster films and stories about struggling for survival in isolated locations have this theme.
Is it an internal or external conflict?
Can you give an example?
Character vs. Nature
EXAMPLE: In Eight Below, the characters battle the natural environment of Antarctica.
Character vs. Fate
• The character has to deal with luck, chance, destiny, or God’s will.
Character vs. Fate •
EXAMPLE:
Harry has no control over the family legacy he’s been given.
Character vs. Technology
• The protagonist has little understanding of and absolutely no control over his/her opponent.
• Usually science fiction: computers, robots, etc
Character vs. Technology EXAMPLE: Carmen and Juni find themselves inside a virtual reality video game.
Character vs. Society
• The protagonist has to deal with and sometimes breaks laws, rules, or expectations that prevent the character’s growth or progress.
• These rules may or may not be correct.
Character vs. Society
EXAMPLE:
Mulan goes against Chinese tradition and disguises herself as a man in order to be a warrior.
Let’s view a few examples:
• Raise your hand. • What conflict do you think is represented?