Resolving Conflicts

WEEK 5
 OBJECTIVES
MELC 26. Discover the conflicts presented in
literary selections and the need to
resolve those conflicts in non-violent ways
Enabling Competencies:
− Explain the literary devices used
− Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of
the author
− Draw similarities and differences of the featured
selections in relation to the
theme
Imagine yourself in the following situations. How do you think you
will resolve the problem in each situation?
Use the sentence frame to share your thoughts: Somebody…
wanted… but… so…
(Somebody is the person who wants something, wanted is the thing
he/she wants, but is the problem, so is the solution.)

Example: 1. The student wanted to watch the news for her homework,
but her sister refused to change the channel. So, she asked her again and
calmly explained the situation.
Example: 1. The student
wanted to watch the news
for her homework, but her
sister refused to change the
channel. So, she asked her
again and calmly explained
the situation.
 The illustrations show real-life problems that need immediate solution. They
must be resolved before they become bigger problems. In literature, it is
conflict — a struggle or problem faced by the main character. It happens
because of differing views, intentions, or interest between individuals. A
conflict can make it difficult to form a positive and healthy relationship.
CONFLICT

How do you write 412 In

expanded form?
 TYPES OF
CONFLICT
1.External conflict refers to the opposition between an
individual and some outside force.

The examples are person vs. person (hero vs. villain), person
vs. nature (weather, animal encounter, or natural disasters),
person vs. society (law or tradition), person vs. technology
(computer or machine), and person vs. supernatural (ghosts,
gods, aliens, or monsters)
 TYPES OF
CONFLICT
2. Internal conflict refers to the opposition coming
within. This is also known as character vs. self which
from

involves moral and values. It requires a person’s decisions

when challenged by conscience and needs to choose
between right and wrong.
This type of conflict is demonstrated in situation 2, when the
student is torn between watching her favorite Korean drama
and completing her modules.
 Person vs. person
An EXTERNAL conflict that involves a
struggle, mental or physical, between
two or more characters in the story
 Person vs. society
An EXTERNAL conflict that involves
the struggle between a character and
the rules or laws that govern the
society in which he/she lives
 Person vs. nature
An EXTERNAL conflict that involves a
struggle between the character and
the elements of nature that are
beyond his/her control.
 Person vs. technology
An EXTERNAL conflict where people
struggle with technology moving
beyond human control
 Person vs. supernatural
An EXTERNAL conflict where a
character battles that which is beyond
nature. It can't be explained by natural
law. This could be witches, vampires,
mythical creatures, and so forth
 THEME
a CONFLICT OFTEN REVEALS THE THEME OF
STORY — THE LIFE LESSON OR THE
aUTHOR’S MESSAGE. iT IS THE TRUTH
ABOUT THE WAY HUMAN BEINGS LIVE, AS
pRESENTED IN THE STORY. iT ALSO IMPLIES
A UNIVERSAL VIEW OF LIFE WHICH THE
rEADER CAN ACCEPT, CHALLENGE, OR
QUESTION. tHE THEME OF “MY FATHER gOES
TO COURT” IS PROVIDED AS AN EXAMPLE.
Learning Task 1
Identify the conflict shown in each illustration. If it is an external conflict, write “E”
on the space provided. If it is an internal conflict, write “I”.
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

“I’m thinking,” broke in Pare Crispin, “I’m thinking of going

back to my old trade. I was a carpenter once, see. And before
that, I was a fisherman. I can go to Sumagui and work there.”
-N.V.M Gonzalez, Hunger in Barok
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

Baltog waited for a long, long time. Finally, when the moon
was bright, the man-eating boar came snorting and tearing
crops as it went along. Baltog hid under the bushes. When the
boar came within reach, he sprang at it. Man and beast tumbled
to the ground in mortal combat.
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

“But Ama,” he said to Father, “I have a fear of the river.” “The

river?” Father asked. “Has it not always been like this?” “Yes,”
Ama Daniw replied, “but here is news. The Bonga, way
upstream, has already overflowed its banks.
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self
“But Ama,” he said to Father, “I have a fear of the river.” “The
river?” Father asked. “Has it not always been like this?” “Yes,”
Ama Daniw replied, “but here is news. The Bonga, way
upstream, has already overflowed its banks. And the Bonga
flows into the Barok…” “There will be a big flood then?”
Father asked. “There will be a big flood,”Ama Daniw declared.
- N.V.M Gonzalez, The Land and the Rain (An Excerpt from
The Winds of April)
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

(His voice breaking) "Comrades let us stick together through

thick and thin and thus united. With our faith in God,
we will surely triumph over the forces of capitalism (cheers
from the strikers)”, said Max.
- The Strike (An excerpt)
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

The enchanted creature was sure that the young man would be
no match against his own power and strength. One day, the
enchanted creature waited for Bernardo to come into the forest.
As soon as he saw Bernardo, he immediately challenged him to
a duel. Bernardo was not one to back down from any fight so
he accepted the challenge right away. -Bernardo Carpio
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

Amy is a saleswoman who has never adapted to changing

business practices. Amy now has a new supervisor who
requires her to send PowerPoint presentations and emails, but
she finds these technologies difficult to use and is concerned
that it may impact her employment.
Conflict can also be established through the characters’ dialogue. Read each dialogue or
passage and determine the type of conflict faced by the character. Choose from the list below
and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

“Must you marry, Dodong?” “You are very

young, Dodong.”
“I’m… seventeen.” “That’s very young to get
married at.”
-Jose Garcia-Villa, Footnote to Youth
 Reynold’s World
Excerpt from Children in an Urban World
Reynold’s story is not new. It’s a story that is echoed in most developing countries
around the world. The recent UNICEF report The State of the World’s Children 2012:
Children in an Urban World reveal that globally, urbanization leaves hundreds of
millions of children in cities and towns excluded from vital services.
Already the Philippines is an urban society with half the population or 45 million
people living in cities. Of Metro Manila’s 11 million people, 1.7 million children live in
informal settlements.
“Children who live in the poorest urban communities in the Philippines experience
multiple deprivations. They lack decent housing, are exposed to dangers from disasters,
have limited access to clean water and are more prone to neglect, abuse, and
exploitation. Each excluded child represents a missed opportunity at achieving a stable
and productive society,” Dr. Abdul Alim, UNICEF Deputy Representative, says.
Cities offer many children the advantages of urban schools, clinics, and
playgrounds. Yet the same cities the world over are also the settings for some
of the greatest disparities in children’s health, education, and opportunities.
Infrastructure and services are not keeping up with urban growth in many
regions and children’s basic needs are not being met. Families living in poverty
often pay more for substandard services. Water, for instance, can cost 50 times
more in poor neighborhoods where residents have to buy it from private
vendors than it costs in wealthier neighborhoods where households are
connected directly to water mains. The deprivations endured by children in
poor urban communities are often obscured by broad statistical averages that
lump together all city dwellers – rich and poor alike. When averages such as
these are used in making urban policy and allocating resources, the needs of
the poorest can be overlooked.
Read each situation and determine the type of conflict faced by the character.
Choose from the list below and write only the letter of your answer.

A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society

D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

____1. Martha breaks the curfew set by her parents.

____2. Linda is in a hurry to get to work and runs a red light.
____3. In the woods, a guy is being chased by a wild animal.
____4. The tourists are stranded in an island in Eastern Visayas.
____5. Angeles family are being punished by the duwende in their
backyard.
Read each situation and determine the type of conflict faced by the character.
Choose from the list below and write only the letter of your answer.
A.person vs. person B. person vs. nature C. person vs. society
D. person vs. technology E. person vs. supernatural F. person vs. self

____6. Mikay is tempted to steal money from her employer in order to feed
her family.
____7. The space robots that can transform into cars are chasing Ronny and
his friends.
____8. Mr. and Mrs. Torres argue on how to spend their money during this
time of pandemic.
____9. Ryan must decide whether to stay with his family or relocate to a
new place in search of a better paying job.
____10. Bryan is torn between skipping online class with her friends and
staying to retake the subject’s examination.