Can themes be in conflict with their story?

Love and duty can be themes that create conflict. In 'Wuthering Heights', Heathcliff loves Catherine, but there are many social and family duties that stand in their way. Their love is in conflict with the expectations of their society and families. Another common theme is the conflict between the individual and the group. In 'The Giver', Jonas discovers the truth about his society and has to decide whether to conform to the group or follow his own beliefs, which causes a great internal and external conflict.

Yes, of course. Conflict is one of the most common and powerful themes in a story. It can create tension, drive the plot forward, and make the characters more interesting. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', the conflict between the two families is a central theme that leads to the tragic ending.

Yes, but it would likely be very dull and lack the tension and drama that usually make a story engaging.

Definitely. Conflict is often at the core of a story. It creates tension, makes characters grow, and keeps readers engaged. For example, in a romance story, the conflict could be external, like family opposition, or internal, like self-doubt.

Well, a conflict with a friend can be classified as a relational story conflict. It often stems from misunderstandings, differences in opinions, or competing interests within the friendship.

Sure. Think about a mystery novel. At the end, all the pieces of the conflict come together. The detective might solve the crime, and through this resolution, the conflict between the criminal and the law is told. It's like the end is the grand finale where the conflict's full story gets wrapped up.

Sure. Conflict is very common in short stories. There might be a conflict between a character and society. In a short story set in a dystopian world, the main character might oppose the strict rules and values of the society they live in. This creates tension and drives the plot forward, making the story interesting.

Yes. In many cases, a conflict can overshadow a love story. For example, in a story set during a war, the violence, destruction and life - threatening situations of the war (the conflict) can be so intense that the love story between two characters seems secondary. The characters may be constantly preoccupied with survival and the larger issues of the conflict, leaving less room for the development and expression of their love.

Sure it can. Imagine a couple where one is involved in a legal battle. The stress, the time consumed, and the emotional turmoil of the conflict can make their love story seem secondary. The conflict might even cause them to fight more and question their relationship, thus overshadowing the love they once had.

One way is through compromise. If the conflict is between characters, they might find a middle ground. For example, two friends who argued over a shared possession could decide to take turns using it. Another way is through a change in character. A character might realize their mistake and change their ways, thus ending the conflict. For instance, a bully in a story could become kind after learning the error of their ways.