Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Internal conflicts refer to the psychological struggles that a character experiences within themselves. These conflicts often involve conflicting desires, emotions, or beliefs.
Related terms
External Conflicts: These are conflicts that occur between a character and an outside force, such as another character or society.