Here are the solutions for the Types of Conflict Worksheet.
Problem 1
Analysis:
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Protagonist: The character with the goal is
Brendon.
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Antagonist: The thing stopping him is his own fear and nervousness (butterflies, throwing up).
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Conflict: Since the struggle is inside his own mind and body, it is
Man vs. Self.
Problem 2
Analysis:
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Protagonist: The main character is
Justin.
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Antagonist: He is fighting against society, racism, and the community rules.
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Conflict: A character fighting against a group, laws, or society is
Man vs. Society.
Problem 3
Analysis:
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Protagonist: The person trying to get coffee is
Kelly.
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Antagonist: The obstacle is the broken
coffee machine.
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Conflict: When a character fights against an inanimate object or technology, it is
Man vs. Technology (or Man vs. Machine).
Problem 4
Analysis:
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Protagonist: The main character is
Jerome.
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Antagonist: The threat is the
volcano (nature).
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Conflict: When a character fights against natural disasters or weather, it is
Man vs. Nature.
Problem 5
Analysis:
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Protagonist: The survivor is
Kyle.
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Antagonist: He is fighting against the
zombies.
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Conflict: Since zombies are living creatures (even if reanimated), fighting against them is
Man vs. Man (or Man vs. Supernatural).
Final Answer:
1. Protagonist: Brendon | Antagonist: Brendon's Fear | Type of Conflict: Man vs. Self
2. Protagonist: Justin | Antagonist: The Community / Society | Type of Conflict: Man vs. Society
3. Protagonist: Kelly | Antagonist: The Coffee Machine | Type of Conflict: Man vs. Technology
4. Protagonist: Jerome | Antagonist: The Volcano | Type of Conflict: Man vs. Nature
5. Protagonist: Kyle | Antagonist: The Zombies | Type of Conflict: Man vs. Man
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of conflict in literature worksheet.
