What is the difference between an internal conflict and an external conflict? An external conflict is the major conflict in a wo
rk, and an internal conflict is a struggle that takes place between subordinate characters. An internal conflict takes place between two characters, while an external conflict takes place between a character and society. An internal conflict takes place within a character, but an external conflict takes place between a character and a group, a force of nature, or another character. An external conflict relates to the historical context of a literary work, while an internal conflict relates to the particular lives of the characters.
Wife to Troy and mother of Cory, Rose represents the maternal gentleness of the Maxson household. In opposition to Troy's toughness and disrespect for Cory's feelings and opinions, Rose is a source of love and understanding.
