Which is an external conflict?

• A. Man vs Self
• B. Man vs Society
• C. Man vs Fate
• D. Man vs Demon

Answer: (B)

External conflicts involve struggles with forces outside the character, such as other people, nature, or larger structures like society and its rules. The best choice is the one where the protagonist’s struggle is against society—against norms, laws, prejudice, or institutional power—because that directly shows a clash with the social world in which the character lives. This is different from internal conflict, which lives inside the character's mind and heart, where the challenge is a personal dilemma. It’s also different from conflicts with fate or a demon, which are external but not social interactions; fate is a universal force or destiny, while a demon is a supernatural adversary. Therefore, the example that centers on resisting or challenging societal forces clearly demonstrates external conflict.