The Possibility of Evil

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The Possibility of Evil

Conflict is present everywhere in the world around us. We experience conflict on a daily basis, and it can be minor or major.

Conflict in a story is a struggle between opposing forces. Characters must act to confront those forces and there is where conflict is born. If there is nothing to overcome, there is no story. Conflict in a story creates and drives the plot forward.

Conflict

In this type of conflict, a character must take on society itself, and not a single person. The character stands at odds with societal norms and realizes the necessity to work against these norms. This is an external conflict.

Person vs. Society (Interpersonal Conflict)

Give examples of man versus society conflict in a literary work.

She believes that she is saving the town from evil, but she is the one who is creating it. She does not does realize her true hatred for people because she thinks she is doing them a good deed. She wants to create a perfect society, yet "perfect" is only subjective. In other words, she wants to control the society in her own hands.

Setting

This situation results from a protagonist working against what has been foretold for that person. While this conflict was more prevalent in stories where gods could control fate, such as in ancient Greek dramas, there are still examples of this type of conflict in more contemporary literature.

A small town.

Give examples of man versus fate conflict in a literary work.

Miss Strangeworth would rather walk than drive because the town is so small.

POV: Third person omniscient.

Plot

A more contemporary type of conflict, this situation results from humans involved in a struggle with man-made machines. This is an external conflict.

Miss Strangeworth, an old woman, has always lived in a small town from birth. She believes that her family was the foundation of the town that kept the townsfolk in order. She spends her days writing letters to people who are potential threats to her "property".

Give examples of man versus machine conflict in a literary work.

Theme

This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles and may depend on a character trying to decide between good and evil or overcoming self-doubt. This conflict has both internal and external aspects, as obstacles outside the protagonist's force them to deal with inner issues.

Perspective of Good

Give examples of man versus self conflict in a literary work.

The way someone determines something is good is dependent on their perspective. Past experiences and personal wants can alter one's perspective. In the story, Miss Strangeworth believes that alerting someone to their flaws can be very helpful for them, but they might feel even more worse about themselves. In other words, the meaning of "good" based on what one's definition of it is.

Symbolism

In this type of conflict, a character is tormented by natural forces such as storms or animals. This is also an external conflict.

Roses

Give examples of man versus nature conflict in a literary work.

Miss Strangeworth is a pretty and a well-dress old woman, but she hurts other's feelings with the letters she writes.

Roses are pretty, but they have thorns that can injure someone.

Characterization

A situation in which two characters have opposing desires or interests. The typical scenario is a conflict between the protagonist and antagonist. This is an external conflict.

Miss Strangeworth

Give examples of man versus man conflict in a literary work.

The townsfolk see as a sweet old woman, but she is actually very judgemental.

Miss Strange worth feels like she is the "owner" of the town and people should abide by her words.

She wants to be surperior from others so she makes them feel bad for their flaws.