Conflict: The Different Kinds

Man vs. Man

Man vs. Society

Man vs. Nature

Man vs. Self

Man vs. Man

Man vs. Man occurs when a character (man or

woman!) has an argument, disagreement, or other

kind of “argument” with another character.

Who can give me an example?

Man vs. Society

The conflict between Man and Society occurs

when a character disagrees with societal values,

laws, or beliefs.

Who wants to give me an example of this kind of conflict?

Man vs. Nature

A conflict of Man vs. Nature occurs when a

character has a problem with outside forces:

weather, animals, land, etc.

Who can think of an example besides the television show “Man vs. Wild?”

Man vs. Self

Man vs. self occurs when a character develops an

internal struggle between his thoughts and ideas.

This can be a result of the other conflicts

mentioned.

Can anyone think of a good example of this kind

of conflict?