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Conflict Types in Screenwriting
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Man vs. Nature
This conflict features a character's struggle against natural forces. Example: In 'The Revenant', Hugh Glass fights for survival in the wilderness after being attacked by a bear.
Man vs. Supernatural
Here, characters face conflict with elements beyond the natural world, such as ghosts or magic. Example: In 'The Sixth Sense', the young boy communicates with and is frightened by dead people.
Man vs. Technology
A conflict where a character battles against technological forces or artificial intelligence. Example: In 'The Matrix', Neo confronts the simulated reality controlled by machines.
Man vs. Self
This is an internal conflict where a character grapples with their own beliefs, choices, or flaws. Example: In 'Fight Club', the protagonist battles his own split personality.
Man vs. Monster
A conflict where a character confronts literal or metaphorical monsters. Example: In 'Jurassic Park', survivors must escape the threat of genetically recreated dinosaurs.
Man vs. The Unknown
Characters grapple with the unknown, whether it is an exploration of uncharted territory or confrontation with the inexplicable. Example: In '2001: A Space Odyssey', astronauts deal with the mysteries of space and the monolith.
Man vs. God/Religion
Conflict where a character challenges religious beliefs or deities. Example: In 'The Exorcist', priests are in conflict with a demonic possession that questions their faith and strength.
Man vs. Society
In this type of conflict, a character stands against social traditions or rules. Example: In 'V for Vendetta', V challenges the oppressive government systems.
Man vs. Man
The classic conflict where one character has a direct struggle with another character. Example: In 'The Dark Knight', Batman confronts his ideological opposite, the Joker.
Man vs. Fate
This conflict type involves a struggle against a destiny or fate that seems preordained. Example: In 'Minority Report', John Anderton tries to change his destined path of a crime he has not yet committed.
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