What is the definition of outer conflict?

Answer 1

== an external conflict is a conflict outside a characters control(:

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in literature, a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force

Answer 2

An outer conflict is an interaction with external forces. In literary terms, it is a problem or challenge facing a character that originates with another character, or any situation beyond the focal character's control. This is compared with inner conflict, one produced by the character's own aims, thoughts, or emotions.

Answer 3

A external conflict is between a character on the outside force such as another character
natural or society.