Person vs. Nature

Worksheet Description

The “Person vs. Nature” worksheet is an educational resource designed to help students identify and analyze the conflict between a character and the natural world in literature. The worksheet is organized with two main sections for students to fill out: the protagonist’s details on the left and the antagonist, which in this case is nature, on the right. Students are prompted to describe who the protagonist is, their desires, and why those desires are significant to the story.

On the right side, students must articulate the specific aspect of nature that presents a challenge to the protagonist, detailing exactly how this natural force or entity impedes the character’s objectives. This analysis is key to understanding the external conflicts that drive the narrative forward.

Below these sections, there is space provided for students to give two examples of the conflict as it appears in the story, reinforcing their ability to identify and interpret key narrative elements. By engaging with this worksheet, students improve their ability to dissect literature, enhancing their comprehension of the theme of man versus nature and the inherent struggles within this type of conflict.