Conflict: is a struggle between opposing forces. A character who wants “something” is struggling against “someone” or “something” that is getting in the way.

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Internal:
A struggle within the mind of a character:
feelings,desires,beliefs
External:
A struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force such as: nature, society, or fate

*The main conflict is the one that is resolved at the resolution of the story.
*A story can have several conflicts.
*Main conflict is central to the plot.
*Without conflict, a story would be boring!