• man vs society – external
• man vs self – internal
• man vs nature – external
• man vs man – external
• man vs technology – external
• man vs society – external
• Internal is a conflict that occurs within  the mind of a single character or being
• An external force is a conflict that occurs between 2 or more characters/beings

Man vs self, Internal conflict – Frankenstein

“often did my human nature turn with loathing from my occupation whilst still urged on by an eagerness which perpetually increased, I brought my work to a conclusion.” – Victor Frankenstein

“I was tempted to plunge into the silent lake, that the water might close over me and my calamities for ever. But I was restrained when I thought of the heroic and suffering Elizabeth whom I tenderly loved and whose existence was bound up in mine.” – Victor Frankenstein struggling with reasons to live and die. Hate vs Love

Man vs Man, external conflict – Frankenstein and the Monster

“I do not know that for the sympathy of one living being, I would make peace with all. I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other ” – the monster – This quote is the monster threatening Frankenstein to create him another being like him so he is not lonely, he blames Frankenstein for the misery and loneliness he has