As can be seen, the Elements of Fiction can also be called the Elements of Narrative.  All narratives use some or other combinations of the various elements.


Part I
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        Internal Conflict: Person vs Self




The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring

                                                                               External Conflict:  Person vs Person



Troy

  External Conflict: The Mindless Beast



            Avatar!

                                                                          External Conflict: The Malevolent Beast




The Hobbit:  The Desolation of Smaug

Person Vs The Elements




Popeye & the 40 Thieves





Person vs Society



The Magnificent 7

Plot: From Disney's Aladdin

Rising Action
Climax
Denouement
                                                  Protagonist:                                                                                   Antagonist:
             Biblo Baggins, The Unexpected Journey                                        Gollum, The Unexpected Journey
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