Conflict is super important in stories. It helps us see what characters want and what they do to achieve those wants. When we talk about conflict, we’re looking at the struggles that characters go through. These struggles can happen within the characters themselves (called internal conflict) or between characters and outside problems (called external conflict). Conflicts create tension and show us what really drives the characters.
Internal Conflict: This is when a character has doubts or struggles with their own wishes. A good example is in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet." Hamlet grapples with whether to seek revenge for his father's death. This shows how internal conflict can prevent a character from taking action.
External Conflict: This happens when a character faces challenges from the outside world. In "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, the Greasers clash with the Socs. This struggle forces characters like Ponyboy to make choices that reveal their loyalty and true self.
Conflict pushes characters into difficult situations where they must decide what matters most to them. This can lead to personal growth or setbacks. For example, Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" starts with a goal of protecting her family. But as she encounters different conflicts, her motivations change, and she becomes more focused on fighting against injustice.
In short, conflict not only drives the story forward but also helps us understand what characters really want and how they make their choices. This makes their development richer throughout the story.
Conflict is super important in stories. It helps us see what characters want and what they do to achieve those wants. When we talk about conflict, we’re looking at the struggles that characters go through. These struggles can happen within the characters themselves (called internal conflict) or between characters and outside problems (called external conflict). Conflicts create tension and show us what really drives the characters.
Internal Conflict: This is when a character has doubts or struggles with their own wishes. A good example is in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet." Hamlet grapples with whether to seek revenge for his father's death. This shows how internal conflict can prevent a character from taking action.
External Conflict: This happens when a character faces challenges from the outside world. In "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, the Greasers clash with the Socs. This struggle forces characters like Ponyboy to make choices that reveal their loyalty and true self.
Conflict pushes characters into difficult situations where they must decide what matters most to them. This can lead to personal growth or setbacks. For example, Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" starts with a goal of protecting her family. But as she encounters different conflicts, her motivations change, and she becomes more focused on fighting against injustice.
In short, conflict not only drives the story forward but also helps us understand what characters really want and how they make their choices. This makes their development richer throughout the story.