Internal conflict is a vital tool in storytelling, enriching characters and deepening narrative impact. Understanding and effectively using internal conflict can transform a good story into a compelling, unforgettable one.
Definition: Internal conflict refers to a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, desires, or beliefs.
Purpose: It adds depth to characters, making them more relatable and complex.
Moral Dilemmas: Situations where a character must choose between right and wrong, often with no clear answer.
Emotional Struggles: Conflicts arising from feelings like love, guilt, fear, or jealousy.
Identity Crises: Moments when characters question who they are or what they believe in.
Conflicting Desires: When a character's wants or needs are at odds with each other.
Classic Literature: Hamlet's indecision about avenging his father's death.
Modern Fiction: Katniss Everdeen's struggle between her survival instincts and her growing sense of rebellion in "The Hunger Games".
Film: Frodo Baggins grappling with the burden of the One Ring and its corrupting influence in "The Lord of the Rings".
Character Development: Drives growth and transformation, showing how characters evolve.
Engagement: Keeps readers invested in the character’s journey by creating empathy and tension.
Theme Exploration: Allows writers to explore complex themes like morality, identity, and human nature.
Believability: Ensure the conflict is realistic and relatable to the audience.
Depth: Give characters more than one internal conflict to make them richer and more interesting.
Resolution: Show how characters resolve or cope with their internal struggles, even if it’s not a happy ending.
What is the character’s main internal struggle?
How does this conflict affect their decisions and actions?
In what ways does the internal conflict drive the story forward?
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mmmm, writer juice
One of the best writing advice I have gotten in all the months I have been writing is "if you can't go anywhere from a sentence, the problem isn't in you, it's in the last sentence." and I'm mad because it works so well and barely anyone talks about it. If you're stuck at a line, go back. Backspace those last two lines and write it from another angle or take it to some other route. You're stuck because you thought up to that exact sentence and nothing after that. Well, delete that sentence, make your brain think because the dead end is gone. It has worked wonders for me for so long it's unreal
Slapstick romance
Domino and Adam are meant to be a toxic couple but in a very silly and unserious way. I did not expect people to accuse me endorsing abuse.
Maybe I am just overreacting. Maybe it is just British weather. But I just can't shake this feeling of doubt and concern. The weather has been getting more and more extreme each year too. Sure, I've always known it was important and dangerous, but I've never felt this way about climate change before, and it's starting to concern me.
I definitely don't have any talent, but still
He's pan
good evening! ripred the gnawer is trans
Kellen spent the the first half of his life having complete faith in Jan'tep propaganda whilst living a privileged lifestyle.
Kellen spent the second half of his life on the run, juggling his survival with the expectations of those around him.
Kellen is usually surrounded by people who are functioning adults that know who they are, what they want (unlike Kellen who doesn't), and often demand something of him, regardless of which half of his life you are talking about.
People constantly criticise Kellen's immaturity.
What the fuck.
An actual transcript from last night's dnd session:
A: Can you add Divine Smite to Soup?
MY NAME IS PERCY ATREDIES, DUKE OF ARAKIS
He may go overboard, but something about seeing him go fucking ballistic on people when he gets sick of their shit will always be the funniest thing in the series, and the fact it only happens like once every book makes it funnier.
I love that Gregor is the sweetest kid but he realistically has his moments, wears down, and gets sick of people and situations.
With literally everyone he’s such a kind and open minded little gentleman but Ripred can fuck himself because he’s a meanie.