Title: Definition of Central Conflict | Pen and the Pad
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Definition of Central Conflict
Significance
Types
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Definition of Central Conflict
Jessica Cook Updated November 21, 2016
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The central conflict in a piece of literature is the main problem in the story. The central conflict is often the driving force behind the plot; the conflict builds, then climaxes, and eventually is resolved. The central conflict in a story can take on a variety of forms, depending on the nature of the story. It is often the inspiration for the plot and character development in the story. Significance
The conflict in a story is significant because it causes most of the excitement in a story. The beginning of a story leads up to the central conflict, and the ending of the story shows how that conflict resolves itself. The conflict makes a story interesting to read and shows the motivations of the characters, as well as the consequences of their actions. Types
There are two main types of conflict: internal and external.