Which is an example of individual vs. technology external conflict?

• A. A character struggles against robots or other tech
• B. A character struggles with a disease
• C. A character struggles with a villain
• D. A character struggles with a flood

Answer: (A)

External conflicts involve a character struggling against an outside force. When that outside force is technology—robots or other machines—the clash is between a person and a technological adversary. In this example, the character faces robots or other tech, which puts technology at the center of the struggle and clearly represents individual vs. technology external conflict. A disease is typically a struggle with illness within the body, a villain is another person, and a flood is a natural force—none of these focus on technology as the opposing force.