Definition:
It is a literary device used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his aims or dreams. The conflict is a discord that can have external aggressors or can even arise from within the self. It can occur when the subject is battling his inner discord, at odds with his surroundings or it may be pitted against others in the story.
Example:
John tried hard to convince himself that his Hollywood dreams were worth the struggle but his parents, and his inner voice of reason, failed to agree.
Can conflict also be a rhetorical device?
what does this convey to the reader?
The use of “conflict” conveys tension in the storyline and hopefully kindles interest on the part of the reader. If it’s a conflict between characters, the reader is usually interested to find out who prevails and comes out winning. If it’s an internal conflict then the interest is to see what character trait becomes dominant.
what are the three main types of conflict?
person vs person
person vs self
person vs society
person vs nature
hmmm
thats four main types not three….
to be fair, nature and society can be grouped as just one, society
A conflicts the same as a problem right?
yeah
yes it is