Man against himself. The Importance of Conflict. Conflict is necessary to every story. In short stories , there is usually one major conflict. In longer stories, there could be several conflicts.
Conflict adds excitement and suspense to a story.
The conflict usually becomes clear to the beginning of a story. As the plot unfolds, the reader starts to wonder what will happen next and how the characters will handle the situation. Many readers enjoy trying to predict the final outcome. The excitement usually builds to a high point, or climax. The climax is the turning point of the story.