Types of Conflict

In "To Build a Fire" a man struggles to stay alive in the Yukon where the temperature is 50 below zero.

In "Wonder" Auggie has to come to terms with his physical deformities and become comfortable in his own skin.

"Moby Dick" tells the story of a crew of men struggling against great odds to survive at sea. Meanwhile, Captain Ahab wants to get revenge on the white whale that previously bit off a part of his leg.

In "Tom Sawyer" Tom meets a new neighbor and doesn't like the way he is dressed. He gets into a fistfight with him.

"1984" depicts a world in which government control and surveillance have completely taken over. A man tries to fight back against the government by educating himself and recruiting others to help him make change.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" is the true story of a girl living in hiding. While there, she clashes with her roommate, Dr. Dussel, about noise levels and use of the desk.

In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" mama is fired for teaching her students about the realities of history and for covering up racial insults in the children's books.

"The Book Thief" portrays the struggle of a young Jewish boy trying to hide from Nazi persecution.

In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" Stacey gets mad at TJ after TJ frames Stacey for cheating on a test. Stacey chases him after school looking for a fight.

In "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" Junior leaves the reservation to attend an all-white school, where the only other Indian besides him is the school mascot. This creates a lot of tension.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a story about Charlie, a freshman in high school, who struggles with feeling awkward and shy. Over the course of the year, he tries to figure out who he really is.

"The Hunger Games" is based on a dystopian world in which the government forces children from each district to fight to the death. Katniss volunteers and tries to fight back against the brutal system.

In the "Harry Potter" series Malfoy and Harry have a long, drawn-out hatred for each other and struggle to resolve their differences.

In "Hatchet" Brian must survive on his own in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. He has nothing but a hatchet, and needs to learn to make fire, find food, and stay safe.

The "Star Wars" saga shows the struggle of Anakin Skywalker, who must choose between becoming a Jedi who fights for good, or joining the Dark Side in search of power.