Question

Please explain,
is there a difference between an external conflict and a person/person conflict

Answer 1

External Conflict - This conflict takes place outside of the protagonist. External conflicts are struggles between the protagonist and some other force outside his body. The main type of external conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against the antagonist, which is a character who mainly opposes the protagonist.

Answer 2

And a person/person conflict is the same as an external conflict.

Answer 3

Does this help?

Answer 4

Yes, it just confused me because my teacher wanted an example of both and I couldn't figure out the difference between the two. Thank you

Answer 5

An external conflict is either:
- person vs person:
Ex. arguing with someone over whether to sign a contract or not
- person vs nature:
Ex. wanting to go to a picnic, but it's raining
- person vs society:
Ex. wanting to show up at a birthday party wearing a bikini

Answer 6

Person/Person conflict is a type of external conflict.