Conflict

📝 Quick Definition

The central problem or struggle in a story

📚 Detailed Explanation

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot. Types include internal conflict (character vs. self) and external conflict (character vs. character, nature, society, fate, technology).

💡 Example

Character vs. character: Harry vs. Voldemort. Character vs. self: Hamlet's indecision.

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Can be internal or external—not just fights between characters.

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📌 Notes/Source

Essential element of plot—stories need conflict.