mainConflict

P5022
predicate

Indicates the primary opposing force, problem, or struggle that drives tension and narrative progression between entities or sides.

All labels observed (29)

Label Occurrences
centralConflict 1,288
primaryConflict 172
mainConflict canonical 93

Sample triples (1,873)

Subject Object
Interwar period Spanish Civil War
Interwar period Second Italo-Ethiopian War
Interwar period Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945)
surface form: Sino-Japanese conflict
The Old Man and the Sea Santiago's struggle with a giant marlin via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Moby-Dick Captain Ahab’s pursuit of the white whale via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Hellboy struggles with apocalyptic destiny via predicate surface "moralConflict"
Regulator Movement Regulators vs. colonial officials
Like Water for Chocolate Tita’s forbidden love for Pedro via predicate surface "centralConflict"
In Evil Hour escalation of violence triggered by anonymous lampoons via predicate surface "hasCentralConflict"
Elizabeth Proctor false accusation of witchcraft via predicate surface "centralConflict" GENERATED
Elizabeth Proctor strained marriage with John Proctor via predicate surface "centralConflict" GENERATED
The Death of Ivan Ilyich confrontation with the meaninglessness of conventional life via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Duke's Children children's romantic choices versus social expectations via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Casino Royale James Bond vs Le Chiffre via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Mahabharata Kurukshetra War via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Mahabharata Dynastic struggle between Pandavas and Kauravas via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Doctor Thorne marriage versus money via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Doctor Thorne love versus social expectations via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Gamester consequences of compulsive gambling via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Handmaid's Tale individual autonomy versus state control via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Browning Version Crocker-Harris's confrontation with his own failure via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Beowulf Beowulf vs Grendel via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Beowulf Beowulf vs Grendel's mother via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Beowulf Beowulf vs the dragon via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Magic Sword rescue of a princess from an evil sorcerer via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Price Dispute between two brothers over their father’s legacy and their life choices via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Thief and the Dogs protagonist versus society via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Thief and the Dogs protagonist versus self via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Dawn whether the protagonist will execute a British officer via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Trial of God accusation of God by survivors via predicate surface "dramaticConflict"
The Trial of God defense of God’s ways via predicate surface "dramaticConflict"
United States home front during World War II World War II
The Devil and Miss Prym a moral dilemma involving murder for gold via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Eleven Minutes tension between physical pleasure and spiritual love via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Manfred Manfred’s struggle with his own guilt and desire for oblivion via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Aquaman preventing war between surface world and Atlantis
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice self-linksurface differs
surface form: Batman versus Superman
Foundation and Empire Galactic Empire series via predicate surface "centralConflict"
surface form: Foundation versus Galactic Empire
Foundation and Empire Foundation versus the Mule via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Second Foundation search for the hidden Second Foundation via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Second Foundation struggle between the Mule and the Second Foundation via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Rise of Silas Lapham Silas Lapham’s moral choices in business and society via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Godzilla vs. Kong battle between Godzilla and King Kong
Requiem for a Heavyweight (teleplay adaptation) loss of athletic career via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Requiem for a Heavyweight (teleplay adaptation) search for self-worth beyond sports via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Antebellum period slavery in the United States
Antebellum period states' rights versus federal authority
Antebellum period expansion of slavery into western territories
The Ambassadors duty versus personal fulfillment via predicate surface "centralConflict"