"Rules of the Game" Now carefully read the prompt for the literary analysis essay that you will write: In a work of literature, conflict is the struggle between opposing characters or forces. The story in this unit deal with either internal conflict (a character's personal struggle) or external conflict (a character's struggle with the environment or another character). In a five- paragraph essay, explain how either internal or external conflict is demonstrated within the story. Cite specific examples from the story to support your theory.​