ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Prince Hamlet in Hamlet by William Shakespeare One man vs. self conflict is Hamlet’s struggle with the morality of whether or not it’s justified to kill Claudius. He wants revenge for his father, but he knows that it’s wrong to kill his own uncle, especially when he’s not sure if the Ghost he saw was really his father.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cast Away starring Tom Hanks is another great example. The man vs. nature conflict occurs when the main character Chuck survives a plane crash and must survive on a deserted island. The themes of man’s resourcefulness and will to survive are explored as he learns to survive on the island and later finds his way home.

Detailed explanation-4: -Person vs. A character struggles with his destiny or fate. Example: In the movie Lord of The Rings, Frodo struggles to fulfill his destiny to destroy the ring in the fires of Moredor. Example: In the short story Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Sylvester is granted his wish, which brings him an undesired fate.