Hard to say for sure. It might belong to a protagonist dealing with recurring conflicts but in updated circumstances. Could be from a fictional world or even based on real-life experiences.
It could be the story of various characters. Maybe it's a fictional ensemble or focuses on a specific protagonist. Hard to tell without reading it.
It could be anyone's story that Rebecca Solnit chose to tell. Maybe it's based on real events or fictional characters she created.
You can start by introducing unexpected characters or events. Maybe a long-lost relative shows up and causes drama. Or a natural disaster strikes and changes everything.
It could belong to anyone. Maybe it was left behind by someone who no longer needed it.
It's hard to determine exactly when. It depends on the specific story and its context.
Yes. Modern conflicts like those in the Middle East or parts of Africa are ongoing. The soldiers involved, the civilians caught in the crossfire, and the journalists reporting on these situations will all contribute to new war stories. Their experiences of the chaos, the struggle for peace, and the human cost will be told.
Sure. A story can have multiple conflicts. It could have a conflict between a character and society, and at the same time, that character might have a personal conflict within themselves. For instance, in a story about a young artist trying to make it in a conservative town. The artist has a conflict with the town's traditional values which don't appreciate his modern art (character vs. society). But also, he might be having an internal conflict about whether he should conform to the town's values to fit in or stay true to his artistic vision (character vs. self). So multiple conflicts can co - exist in a story.
One good conflict is person vs. person. For example, two friends who fall in love with the same person. This creates jealousy, rivalry, and moral dilemmas. Another is person vs. society. A character might fight against unjust laws or social norms, like a woman in a restrictive society trying to get an education. Person vs. nature can also be great. A hiker lost in a storm has to battle the elements to survive.
The main conflicts might include internal conflicts within a character. This is when a character has to make a difficult choice. For instance, a character might have to choose between loyalty to his family and his own dreams. Also, there could be external conflicts such as character vs. technology. If the story is set in a futuristic world, a character might be fighting against malfunctioning robots or an over - controlling artificial intelligence system.
Yes. In fact, it's quite common. Multiple conflicts can arise from different sources like character relationships, goals, or the environment. They intertwine to create a rich and compelling narrative.