Conflict in Literature
TLDRThis video script delves into the concept of conflicts in literature, highlighting the importance of struggle between opposing forces in storytelling. It categorizes conflicts into external and internal types, with external conflicts further divided into character versus character, nature, and society. Examples like 'Candy Crush' and 'Jaws' illustrate these external struggles, while 'The Outsiders' character Ponyboy Curtis exemplifies internal conflict as he grapples with his identity and societal expectations.
Takeaways
- 📚 Every story features a conflict, which is a struggle between two opposing forces.
- 🤼♂️ External conflicts occur outside the character and can be categorized into three types: character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society.
- 👥 Character vs. character conflicts involve disagreements or struggles between characters within the story.
- 🌪️ Character vs. nature conflicts are struggles against natural forces like weather, animals, or diseases.
- 🏙️ Character vs. society conflicts arise when the character has issues with societal norms, laws, or group beliefs.
- 🤔 Internal conflicts are internal struggles within the character's mind, often not visible on the outside.
- 💭 The only type of internal conflict is character vs. self, where the character grapples with decisions or their own identity.
- 🎮 The script uses examples like 'Candy Crush' and 'Jaws' to illustrate different types of conflicts.
- 📚 The book series mentioned, especially books 2 & 3, highlight a character vs. society conflict against corrupt capital rules in Panem.
- 👦 The character Ponyboy Curtis from 'The Outsiders' exemplifies an internal character vs. self conflict as he struggles with his identity.
- 🔍 The script encourages viewers to identify conflicts in literature, emphasizing the importance of understanding both external and internal conflicts.
Q & A
What is a conflict in literature?
-A conflict in literature is a struggle between two opposing forces.
What are the two main types of conflicts in literature?
-The two main types of conflicts are external conflicts and internal conflicts.
Where do external conflicts take place?
-External conflicts take place outside the body and involve a character and an outside force.
Where do internal conflicts occur?
-Internal conflicts occur inside the character, involving a struggle within the character himself or herself.
What are the three types of external conflicts mentioned in the script?
-The three types of external conflicts are character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society.
Can you give an example of a character vs. character conflict?
-An example of a character vs. character conflict is when one character has a problem with another character, like Mike having a problem with Rachel having a higher score on Candy Crush.
What is a character vs. nature conflict?
-A character vs. nature conflict occurs when a character is pitted against a natural force, such as a blizzard, a predatory animal, or a contagious disease.
How is the movie Jaws an example of a character vs. nature conflict?
-The movie Jaws is an example of a character vs. nature conflict because it involves characters facing a predatory shark.
What is a character vs. society conflict?
-A character vs. society conflict occurs when a character has a problem with the society in which they live, including its laws or beliefs.
Can you provide an example of a character vs. society conflict from literature?
-An example from literature is the book series mentioned in the script, where characters try to stop the corrupt Capitol's rules over Panem, particularly in books 2 and 3.
What is an internal conflict?
-An internal conflict happens within a character's mind, where the character struggles with a decision or their own identity.
What is an example of an internal conflict provided in the script?
-An example provided is Ponyboy Curtis from 'The Outsiders,' who struggles to figure out his own identity, making it a character vs. self conflict.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Conflicts in Literature
This paragraph introduces the concept of conflicts in literature, explaining that every story has a conflict which is a struggle between two opposing forces. It distinguishes between two kinds of conflicts: external, which occur outside the character and involve the character and an outside force, and internal, which take place within the character and represent a personal struggle. The paragraph sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the different types of external conflicts.
🤼♂️ Character Versus Character Conflicts
The first type of external conflict discussed is 'character versus character,' where a problem arises between one character and another within the story. An example is provided with a character named Mike who is upset with another character named Rachel for scoring higher in a game. The paragraph also mentions that such conflicts can involve multiple characters, as illustrated with Mike facing opposition from five other characters.
🌨️ Character Versus Nature Conflicts
The second type of external conflict is 'character versus nature,' which occurs when a character is pitted against a natural force. This could be a harsh weather condition like a blizzard, a predatory animal, or a contagious disease. The paragraph humorously describes a character named Mike facing a Syracuse winter and uses the movie 'Jaws' as a reference to this type of conflict.
🏙️ Character Versus Society Conflicts
The final type of external conflict covered is 'character versus society,' where the character has an issue with the society they live in, including its laws or the beliefs of groups. The paragraph uses a character named Mike who is unhappy with new laws as an example and references a book series, particularly books 2 and 3, where characters fight against corrupt capital rules in Panem.
🤔 Internal Conflicts: Character Versus Self
The paragraph shifts focus to internal conflicts, which are struggles that take place within the character's mind. It uses the character Mike, who appears sad, to illustrate that internal conflicts are not always visible from the outside. The paragraph explains that internal conflicts are expressed as 'character versus self,' where the character wrestles with decisions or their own identity, using Ponyboy Curtis from 'The Outsiders' as an example of a character who grapples with both external and internal conflicts.
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Keywords
💡Conflict
💡External Conflict
💡Internal Conflict
💡Character Versus Character
💡Character Versus Nature
💡Character Versus Society
💡Character Versus Self
💡Ponyboy Curtis
💡Syracuse Winter
💡Candy Crush
💡Panem
Highlights
Today we're going to talk about conflicts in literature.
Every story has a conflict, a struggle between two opposing forces.
There are two kinds of conflicts: external and internal.
External conflicts take place outside the body and are between the character and an outside force.
Internal conflicts take place inside the character, a struggle within the character himself or herself.
There are three different types of external conflicts: character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society.
Character vs. character occurs when one character has a problem with another character in the story.
Character vs. nature pits the character against a natural force like a blizzard, predatory animal, or contagious disease.
Character vs. society happens when the character has a problem with the society in which they live, including laws or beliefs of groups.
Internal conflict happens within the character's mind, expressed as character vs. self.
Internal conflicts involve a character struggling with a decision or their own identity.
Example of character vs. nature: dealing with a Syracuse winter or the movie Jaws.
Example of character vs. society: characters trying to stop the corrupt capitol's rules over Panem in a book series.
Example of internal conflict: a character looking sad but the real conflict is unknown.
Review: External conflicts include character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society. Internal conflict is character vs. self.
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