Plotting Conflict in Lord of the Flies

Internal conflict: The protagonist (main character/hero) has in internal struggle.  He or she has to make decisions on things that are in conflict with his/her values, morals, personality traits, and/or motives. 

External conflict: The protagonist (main character/hero) struggles with a something that is outside himself/herself.  The typical, man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society.

As you read Lord of the Flies, keep a record of the conflicts that you see in the story.  Chapter by chapter, identify the conflicts, who or what is involved, and how they are or aren't resolved.

 

Chapter Conflict and Who's Involved Type of Conflict Resolution
Chapter 1  

 

   
Chapter 2  

 

   
Chapter 3  

 

   
Chapter 4  

 

   
Chapter 5  

 

   
Chapter 6  

 

   
Chapter 7  

 

   
Chapter 8  

 

   
Chapter 9  

 

   
Chapter 10  

 

   
Chapter 11  

 

   
Chapter 12