Conflict in Literature worksheet - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task is to identify the protagonist, antagonist, and type of conflict in each of the four scenarios provided. Let's break down each scenario step by step.

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Scenario 1:

#### Description:
In the year 2085, the world is completely dependent on computers and robots. Quinn is flying to school when all the machines start to attack people after a major computer virus. Quinn must figure out a way to save the world he lives in after the machines turn against the humans.

#### Analysis:
- Protagonist: The protagonist is the central character who drives the story forward. In this case, it is Quinn, as Quinn is the one trying to save the world.
- Antagonist: The antagonist is the opposing force that creates conflict for the protagonist. Here, the antagonists are the machines/robots that have turned against the humans due to the computer virus.
- Type of Conflict: This is a man vs. machine conflict because Quinn is facing opposition from the machines that have turned hostile.

#### Answers:
- Protagonist: Quinn
- Antagonist: Machines/Robots
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Machine

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Scenario 2:

#### Description:
William and his friends were playing football in the house and accidentally broke his mom’s favorite vase that she and his dad had gotten on a vacation to South America. William struggles with whether to tell his mom the truth or blame the family dog.

#### Analysis:
- Protagonist: The protagonist is William, as he is the central character dealing with the consequences of breaking the vase.
- Antagonist: The antagonist is the broken vase itself, which represents the problem William must solve (whether to confess or lie).
- Type of Conflict: This is a man vs. self conflict because William is struggling internally with his decision—whether to be honest or dishonest.

#### Answers:
- Protagonist: William
- Antagonist: Broken vase (internal struggle)
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Self

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Scenario 3:

#### Description:
Aiden the Aviator is the best fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. He has perfected his flying tricks, like taking down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. On one of his missions of escorting the President of the United States to a military base, he encounters a new enemy—aliens! Will Aiden be able to outmaneuver the alien pilots or will he fail in saving the President and the earth?

#### Analysis:
- Protagonist: The protagonist is Aiden, as he is the central character tasked with protecting the President and the earth.
- Antagonist: The antagonists are the alien pilots, who pose a threat to Aiden’s mission.
- Type of Conflict: This is a man vs. nature/forces conflict because Aiden is facing an external threat (aliens) that he must overcome.

#### Answers:
- Protagonist: Aiden
- Antagonist: Alien pilots
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Nature/Forces

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Scenario 4:

#### Description:
John had been teased since he was young for being a little on the chunky side. Recently he started working out and lost a lot of weight. Unfortunately, when John looks in the mirror, he still sees himself as overweight. His family and friends try to tell him how great he looks, but he does not believe them. Will he be able to realize that he looks great, or will he continue to struggle with his body image?

#### Analysis:
- Protagonist: The protagonist is John, as he is the central character dealing with his body image issues.
- Antagonist: The antagonist is John’s own negative self-image or body image issues, which prevent him from seeing himself as others do.
- Type of Conflict: This is a man vs. self conflict because John is struggling internally with his perception of himself.

#### Answers:
- Protagonist: John
- Antagonist: John’s own negative self-image/body image issues
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Self

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Final Answer:

1.
- Protagonist: Quinn
- Antagonist: Machines/Robots
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Machine

2.
- Protagonist: William
- Antagonist: Broken vase (internal struggle)
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Self

3.
- Protagonist: Aiden
- Antagonist: Alien pilots
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Nature/Forces

4.
- Protagonist: John
- Antagonist: John’s own negative self-image/body image issues
- Type of conflict: Man vs. Self

Final Answer Boxed:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{lll}
\text{1.} & \text{Protagonist: Quinn} & \text{Antagonist: Machines/Robots} & \text{Type of conflict: Man vs. Machine} \\
\text{2.} & \text{Protagonist: William} & \text{Antagonist: Broken vase (internal struggle)} & \text{Type of conflict: Man vs. Self} \\
\text{3.} & \text{Protagonist: Aiden} & \text{Antagonist: Alien pilots} & \text{Type of conflict: Man vs. Nature/Forces} \\
\text{4.} & \text{Protagonist: John} & \text{Antagonist: John’s own negative self-image/body image issues} & \text{Type of conflict: Man vs. Self} \\
\end{array}
}