Conflict

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This video dipsplays conflict between the Star Wars characters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in the 4th installment of the saga Conflict is a "serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one" according to Webster's Dictionary. Conflict is used predomininately in science fiction novels to develop the plot between the protagonist and their opponent be they natural or physical. There are several types of conflicts used in science fiction, including the following:

Character vs character: When a character is confronted with the ideas or actions of another character in the story. An example of this can be seen in the above clip of the star wars saga, the conflict between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader. Another example of this type of conflict would can also be seen in the Harry Potter series betweeen Harry Potter and and the antagonist, Voldemort as they conflict both ideologically and physically.



Character vs. Social Environment : This is when the main character is struggling against the established structure or belief system which he has found himself in. This is type of conflict is usually the central idea of a novel. An example of this is shown in the novel //To Kill a Mocking Bird// where Atticus is defending a black man and the rest of the town is against him.

Character vs Physical Environment (physical nature): This is when the main character is struggling to battle against the physical world. An example of this is portrayed in the film //Cast Away// starring Tom Hanks where he has to survive by himself on an island.



Character vs Self: Is when a character is struggling with internall issues like morality, identity, or belonging. An example of this, is in the novel //To Kill a Mokingbird//. Scout has to struggle with issues of self control. She has to struggle with keeping away from fights and trying to overcome what other people say about Atticus.



Character vs .Supernatural: Is when a character is struggling against a force, whether it be god, devils, fate, or ghosts. An example of this is in the novel //Dracula// by Bram Stroker. The conflict is seen when Van Helsing struggles with trying to kill Dracula.

Works Cited

Wizard Duel Picture: "Was It Luck or Is Harry a Great Wizard (Dueling)." //Harry Potter Discussion Forum for Movies, Books, and More! - The Leaky Lounge//. Web. 03 Feb. 2012. .

Picture of Tom Hanks with FedEx Packages: // Cast Away (2000) //. Digital image. //Cast Away (2000)//. Brand Hype. Web. 3 Feb. 2012. [].

Picture of Scout: "Scout Finch – Hero’s Journey | The Gallery of Heroes." //The Gallery of Heroes | the Best List of Heroes on the Internet//. Web. 05 Feb. 2012. [].