What is conflict in a play?

The struggle or problem characters face.

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  1. The struggle or problem characters face ✔
  2. The theater's seating plan
  3. The color of the curtain

Why: Conflict is the struggle or problem that drives the story forward.

Huh, didn't know that: Conflict is the struggle or problem that drives the story forward.

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That conflict really stirred things up.
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Answer: The struggle or problem characters face. Conflict is the struggle or problem that drives the story forward.

  1. Scouting America: Theater www.scouting.org/merit-badges/theater
    The play must have a main character, conflict, and a climax.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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