Different Types of Conflict in Literature

Different Types of Conflict in Literature

In this article, we are going to read about six different types of conflict in literature (Stories).

Person Vs Person

Person Vs Person

Person versus person is the most common conflict. The objective of the protagonist is in objection to another main character or the antagonist.

Person Vs Society

Person Vs Society

Man versus conflict is a classic external conflict where the main character is fighting against societal norms.

Person Vs Nature

Person Vs Nature

In this scenario, the person or the protagonist is fighting against natural elements such as animals, weather, or climate change.

Person Vs Technology

Person Vs Technology

One of the common tropes of the present day in science fiction is person versus technology.

Person Vs Supernatural

Person Vs Supernatural

In this conflict, the main character is fighting against a supernatural force such as aliens, gods, dreams, or something that is beyond human comprehension.

Person Vs Self

Person Vs Self

It often happens that the protagonist is suffering from a situation where they are struggling to discern what is wrong and what is right.