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

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: mainConflict
Generated description
Indicates the primary opposing force, problem, or struggle that drives tension and narrative progression between entities or sides.

Sample triples (1,873)

Subject Object
La locandiera battle of the sexes via predicate surface "dramaticConflict"
La locandiera nobility versus bourgeoisie via predicate surface "dramaticConflict"
Eric (character)
surface form: Eric (A Quiet Place: Day One)
surviving the initial alien invasion via predicate surface "primaryConflict"
Binti: Home Binti’s return home after leaving for an alien university via predicate surface "hasCentralConflict"
The Book of Phoenix rebellion against oppressive institutions via predicate surface "centralConflict"
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking defending a besieged city via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Minor Mage perilous quest via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Roy Foltrigg defense side in The Client via predicate surface "primaryConflictWith"
I Hate Kids protagonist must reconcile anti-kid beliefs with newfound fatherhood via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Reverend Shaw Moore Ren McCormack via predicate surface "centralConflictWith" NERFINISHED
Ree Dolly confronting criminal elements in her extended family via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Kay Banks stress and chaos surrounding her wedding via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Fanny Minafer fear of financial insecurity via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Fanny Minafer inability to adapt to social and economic change via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Father Michael Logan duty of priestly secrecy vs self-preservation via predicate surface "moralConflict"
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936 film) feud between Appalachian families
The White Devil adulterous affair between Vittoria and Bracciano via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The White Devil struggle for power among Italian nobility via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Gary Hobson balancing personal life with duty to help others via predicate surface "primaryConflict"
Catherine Holly struggles to recount the circumstances of Sebastian Venable's death via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Catherine Holly faces attempts by Violet Venable to silence her via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Jeeves Takes Charge Bertie Wooster's romantic entanglement opposed by Aunt Agatha
The Garden Party individual versus bureaucratic system via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Take Me Out locker-room tensions after a player comes out as gay via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Other Desert Cities Brooke plans to publish a memoir revealing a family tragedy via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Even the Queen clash between traditional feminism and new bodily choices via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Even the Queen mother–daughter generational disagreement via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Triplanetary Arisians versus Eddorians via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Children of the Lens galaxy‑spanning war via predicate surface "centralConflict"
"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman rebel versus authoritarian timekeeper via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The City We Became defense of New York City from an otherworldly threat via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The World We Make defense of New York City against cosmic forces via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The World We Make struggle against authoritarian political movements via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Ed Fletcher struggle against a secret organization that adjusts reality via predicate surface "centralConflict"
John Tarrant rescuing his kidnapped son via predicate surface "primaryConflict"
John Tarrant clearing his own name via predicate surface "primaryConflict"
The Stooge Uncredited stooge seeks recognition while star resists sharing the spotlight.
Phineus and the Harpies Phineus is tormented by Harpies who defile his food via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Georgie Elgin struggle with alcoholism via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Georgie Elgin struggle with acting career via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Georgie Elgin marital difficulties via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Drac civilization human–alien war via predicate surface "conflictTheme"
Foreign Land protagonist’s struggle with belonging via predicate surface "hasCentralConflict"
Foreign Land tension between past and present life via predicate surface "hasCentralConflict"
Surveillance tension between safety and freedom via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Surveillance conflict between truth-telling and protection of privacy via predicate surface "centralConflict"
Michael Caine as John Tarrant sonKidnapped
Right You Are (If You Think So) conflicting accounts of a woman’s identity via predicate surface "centralConflict"
The Late Mattia Pascal protagonist's struggle with his assumed new identity via predicate surface "centralConflict"
One, No One and One Hundred Thousand discrepancy between self-image and others’ perceptions via predicate surface "centralConflict"