Conflict is one of the most integral parts of a story. It is a literary and film device that drives the story forward, revealing the characters’ motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. As the conflict develops characters, it improves the plot, allowing the reader or viewer to become more interested. Through it, the story\u2019s dramatic structure is made more interesting, providing the characters with struggles that they need to face.<\/p>\n
Conflict, whether used in books or film, is about two opposing forces. It does not just mean two people fighting, battles, or wars\u2014it is also about a character’s psyche and internal struggle. When used correctly, it becomes a powerful storytelling tool that strengthens the events of the plot, creating tension and excitement.<\/p>\n
On this site, we’ve covered this literary tool extensively. We have articles devoted to different styles of conflict used in filmmaking, such as Person vs. Person, Person vs. Society, and Person vs. Technology. Below, we\u2019ll talk about each type, give a background on the film\u2019s stories, and provide links to their respective articles on the site.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll also zero in on films that use this storytelling tool best\u2014like James Cameron\u2019s Titanic<\/em>, an excellent example of Person vs. Nature, or the 80s hit The Terminator<\/em> featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays a character going against a Machine.<\/p>\nTypes of\u00a0 Conflict in Films<\/h2>\n
Person vs. Person<\/h3>\n