Conflict in Stories

Conflict in Stories Complications usually arise after a writer introduces the main point in a story. These complications are usually the result of conflicts. There are three kinds of conflict within a story (Trimmer and Jennings 4). The first kind of conflict is conflict among the characters. The second kind of conflict is conflict between a character and his or her environment. The third kind of conflict is conflict among the thoughts, needs, or emotions of …

…front of a train. All three kinds of conflict are present in "Paul's Case" and "A&P." Both Sammy and Paul have conflict with other characters, conflict with their environment, and inner conflict of their thoughts and emotions. The different kinds of conflicts once presented in these stories definitely add richness to the stories and make them more interesting. In addition, conflict in a story helps the reader untangle the web that a writer weaves.