Question

types of conflict worksheet 1
directions: read the description of the story. determine the protagonist (central character) and
antagonist (opposing force). then describe the type of conflict (example: person vs. nature).

1. after breaking his mothers favorite vase, casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother

the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
protagonist: _________________________ antagonist: _________________________
type of conflict

Explanation:

• Protagonist: The central character is Casey, as the story focuses on his struggle.
• Antagonist: The opposing force here is Casey's own internal conflict (his conscience/dilemma about whether to tell the truth or lie), so the antagonist can be considered as his internal struggle (or himself in terms of his conflicting thoughts).
• Type of Conflict: This is a person vs. self conflict because Casey is struggling with his own decision - making, his own moral or ethical considerations (whether to be honest or deceptive).

Answer:

• Protagonist: Casey
• Antagonist: Casey's internal struggle (or himself - his conflicting thoughts)
• Type of Conflict: Person vs. Self