Let’s go through each story one by one. For each, we’ll find:
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Protagonist = the main character (the person the story is about)
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Antagonist = the opposing force (could be a person, nature, society, or even themselves)
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Type of Conflict = what kind of struggle is happening? Common types:
→ Person vs. Self
→ Person vs. Person
→ Person vs. Nature
→ Person vs. Society
→ Person vs. Technology
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Story 1:
Casey broke his mom’s vase and now he’s trying to decide whether to tell the truth or lie and blame the dog.
→ Protagonist: Casey (he’s the one making the decision)
→ Antagonist: Himself (his own fear/guilt/confusion — it’s an internal battle)
→ Type of Conflict: Person vs. Self
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Story 2:
Kiko wants to avenge his master’s death. His enemy is Shan Bhutan and the Lotus Clan.
→ Protagonist: Kiko (he’s on a mission)
→ Antagonist: Shan Bhutan and the Lotus Clan (they’re the bad guys stopping him)
→ Type of Conflict: Person vs. Person
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Story 3:
Domino lives in a world where machines turn against people because of a virus. He has to survive when robots attack.
→ Protagonist: Domino (young boy trying to survive)
→ Antagonist: The machines/computer virus (technology turned evil)
→ Type of Conflict: Person vs. Technology
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Story 4:
Brian loves his dog, but dogs are illegal in his world. He joins a group to fight for dogs’ rights.
→ Protagonist: Brian (he’s fighting for change)
→ Antagonist: The society/laws that ban dogs (it’s not one person — it’s the whole system)
→ Type of Conflict: Person vs. Society
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Story 5:
Janie is on a rafting trip. The guide has a heart attack, the river is dangerous, and there’s a bear chasing them.
→ Protagonist: Janie (she’s leading the survival effort)
→ Antagonist: The river + the bear (both are natural dangers)
→ Type of Conflict: Person vs. Nature
*(Note: Even though passengers argue sometimes, the big threats are the rapids and the bear — so “Person vs. Nature” fits best.)*
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Final Answer:
1.
Protagonist: Casey
Antagonist: Himself
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Self
2.
Protagonist: Kiko
Antagonist: Shan Bhutan and the Lotus Clan
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Person
3.
Protagonist: Domino
Antagonist: The machines / computer virus
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Technology
4.
Protagonist: Brian
Antagonist: Society / laws banning dogs
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Society
5.
Protagonist: Janie
Antagonist: The river and the bear
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Nature
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conflict practice worksheet.
