There are two different kinds of conflict in storytelling: internal and external. Now, we go into lots of detail in our definitive guide to conflict, but today, I want to focus on internal conflict only. So, let's go over the definition, look at some examples, and find out how it can be used in your writing. Let's dive in. Internal Conflict Definition Internal conflict is the struggle going on within their characters. That means the demons they're battling in their brain or inside their emotional state. A few classic examples could be depression, alcoholism, fear of commitment, or even a personality disorder. They are the deep parts of characterization that can torture us and that we need to overcome. The Kinds of Internal ConflictWhen you study the idea of conflict, you'll learn there are many different kinds you can put into your work. But when it comes to conflict that relies solely on internal struggles, there's really only one general term for it... Man versus self: This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles, like the one mentioned above in Split. Another popular one would be in Frozen when Elsa is dealing with a power that alienates her.Why Writers Use Internal Conflict When you set out to develop a character, you want to really dig into who they are as a person. In most movies, people are going through both internal and external things. But while the rock is rolling after someone or the bullies are holding them down and hitting them,...
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