📚ap english literature review

Person vs Self conflict

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A person vs self conflict is a type of internal struggle that occurs within a character's mind. It involves conflicting thoughts, emotions, desires, or decisions that create tension and challenge for the character.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Conflict and plot development

Unit 3

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