LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
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person v. group
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person v. self
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person v. technology
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person v. fate
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Detailed explanation-1: -self is NOT an example of external conflict because this is an example of internal conflict that takes place inside the character’s own mind.
Detailed explanation-2: -Man vs. self literary conflict usually involves the main character’s inner struggle with self-doubts, a moral dilemma, or their own nature. Although it can be layered with external conflict, such as man vs. nature, man vs.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main types of conflict: internal and external. Internal conflict refers to the inner struggle that affects a character’s mental and emotional state. External conflict refers to conflict between the main character and any external force, such as a villain, government, or nature.
Detailed explanation-4: -Three Types of External Conflict Literary critics usually sub-divide external conflict into the three categories: character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society.
Detailed explanation-5: -In a person-versus-self conflict, a character might be conflicted with their own feelings or have two opposing goals. An author can show this as a struggle between right and wrong or a struggle between opposing wants, needs or expectations. For example, a character might have to choose between two love interests.