Symphony of Conflict and Resolution

Conflict is the loom that ties the strands of suspense and expectancy in the rich fabric of storyline-making. The interplay of conflict and resolution is vital in every good story whether it appears in the silver screen or novel. Besides, they influence the plot and take viewers on trial-by-error towards enlightenment. 

The problem of wrongful imprisonment is depicted in the famous film “The Shawshank Redemption” in which Andy Dufresne is concerned. External conflicts are created by the prison walls and oppressive conditions while Andy’s quest for justice and freedom is an internal struggle. By following the moves in the complex chessboard of Shawshank toward freedom and eventually gaining forgiveness, the resolution unwraps itself.

Likewise, in the mythical world of “the lord of the Rings” trilogy, Frodo Baggins faces a variety of challenges as he embarks on the mission to destroy the one ring. The external conflicts take the shape of fights with an enemy and hardship along the road, whereas Frodo fights with his inner conflict that involves the corruption that comes with the power of the ring. Frodo’s resilience and sacrifice lead to the demise of the ring thereby ushering in peace to Middle-earth. 

Moving to the literary world, look at “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The major external conflict involves the racial injustice prevalent in Maycomb, Alabama, while Scout’s growing up process and dealing with cultural expectations is an example of the inner conflict. This has its roots in Atticus Finch’s relentless quest for justice which will linger in Scout’s mind about righteousness and mercy. 

The conflict and the resolution are not a preservation for only epic adventures but it is also a preservation for apparently normal stories. For instance, “The Pursuit of Happyness” is about the real life of Chris Gardner. The external conflict stems from Gardner’s condition of being a homeless man on the run. For instance, it leads him into several conflicts in his efforts to find a job and get a decent living environment. Meanwhile, internal conflict represents his desire to give his baby a chance in life  However, all those hard resolutions finally succeed on Gardner’s part by which he lands on a dream internship that transforms his life.

Conflict is important because it creates an environment where characters are tried and this is where narrative happens. The resolution of the narrative ride is the end reward for enduring this course of testing. For instance, the clash between the superheroes such as in ‘The Avengers” or the self-exploration journey such as in “Eat Pray Love”, which is the core of
storytelling that enables an emotive connection between audiences and the characters involved.

When examining these tales more closely, one finds out that it is the tension and relief that make music with our feelings and keep us interested. It is therefore only logical that every great tale, either on the screens or on book pages, is based on conflict and resolution since they provide our minds with stories only out of difficulty.