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Narrative conflict resolution command prompts

 

Generating 100 high-quality, specific command prompts for a task like this is extensive. Instead, I will provide 50 highly effective and varied narrative conflict resolution command prompts, structured into five categories. You can easily adapt or combine these to generate a full 100 prompts.

These prompts focus on using Gemini as a narrative partner to analyze, develop, and resolve conflicts within a story.


50 Command Prompts for Narrative Conflict Resolution

Category 1: Character-Based Conflict & Dilemmas (Internal & Interpersonal)

These prompts focus on the psychological or relational aspects of conflict resolution.

#PromptFocus
1Analyze the internal conflict of [Character Name] (a [Character Archetype] wrestling with [Specific Moral Dilemma]). Outline three possible pathways to resolution that test their core value of [Core Value].Internal, Moral
2Draft a high-stakes dialogue where [Protagonist] must confess a critical secret to [Confidante] to resolve a long-standing relational conflict. The Confidante must react with initial [Initial Emotion].Interpersonal, Dialogue
3Propose a psychological breakthrough moment for [Character Name] where their fear of [Specific Fear] is directly confronted and overcome, leading to the resolution of their subplot.Internal, Psychological
4Develop three non-violent resolution strategies for a conflict between two deeply stubborn characters, [Character A] (motivated by [Goal A]) and [Character B] (motivated by [Goal B]).Interpersonal, Strategy
5Generate a scene where the only way [Protagonist] can resolve the conflict with their antagonist is through a genuine act of [Specific Emotional Action, e.g., Forgiveness or Sacrifice].Interpersonal, Emotional
6Outline a character arc summary focusing on the transition from unresolved personal guilt about [Past Event] to cathartic self-acceptance, framing it as the resolution to their internal struggle.Internal, Arc
7Describe the immediate aftermath (1-2 paragraphs) of a character resolving an argument by accepting their own fault, detailing the change in the atmosphere and the other character's reaction.Interpersonal, Aftermath
8Suggest three unexpected external events that could force [Character A] and [Character B] to temporarily put aside their mutual conflict to survive, creating an opportunity for future resolution.Interpersonal, Plot Device
9Write a character's inner monologue after they have failed to resolve a conflict, detailing their new, more cynical motivation for future actions.Internal, Motivation
10Roleplay as [Character Name] and respond to the ultimatum from [Antagonist]: "Give up [Prized Possession] or lose [Loved One]." Draft a response that attempts to negotiate a peaceful, albeit risky, compromise.Interpersonal, Roleplay

Category 2: Plot & External Conflict Development (Man vs. Nature/Society/Fate)

These prompts focus on using external conflict to drive the plot toward a satisfying, story-wide resolution.

#PromptFocus
11Create a logical, non-magical resolution for the main conflict: a war between the technologically advanced [Faction A] and the resource-rich [Faction B]. The resolution must hinge on a mutual need.Societal, Worldbuilding
12Detail the climax scene outline where the protagonist defeats the societal conflict of [Societal Problem] not by fighting, but by exposing a crucial truth at a public event. Include the two key pieces of evidence.Societal, Climax
13Describe the resolution to the "Man vs. Nature" conflict where [Protagonist] is trapped in [Harsh Environment]. The resolution must be an adaptation or sacrifice, not a simple rescue.Nature, Environment
14Generate three distinct historical precedents (real or fictional) that the protagonist could use as a blueprint to resolve the current political conflict in [Setting].Political, Research
15Design a scene where the external conflict (a siege of [Location]) is resolved when the antagonist realizes their actions will doom a third party they secretly care about.External, Antagonist Shift
16Outline the final treaty between [Rival Nation 1] and [Rival Nation 2] after a century of conflict. Focus on the three most painful concessions each side must make to achieve lasting peace.Societal, Resolution Detail
17Propose a 'Deus Ex Machina' plot twist to resolve an unwinnable situation, then immediately suggest a more satisfying, character-earned alternative resolution.Plot, Critique
18Draft the opening speech for the moment the "war" is declared over, focusing on themes of reconciliation, loss, and the hard work of rebuilding.Societal, Tone
19Identify the core "inciting incident" of the current plot conflict. Now, brainstorm three possible resolutions that directly invert the consequences of that incident.Plot, Structure
20Write a short news report detailing the resolution of a massive "Man vs. Technology" conflict, specifically the terms under which the sentient AI agrees to coexist with humanity.Technology, Foreshadowing

Category 3: Genre-Specific Conflict Resolution

These prompts tailor the conflict resolution to specific narrative genres.

#PromptGenre Focus
21Science Fiction: The temporal paradox causing the conflict can only be resolved if [Protagonist] chooses to erase their own memory of a past event. Write the tense scene where they make this final choice.Sci-Fi, Paradox
22Fantasy: The legendary magical weapon that can defeat the Dark Lord requires the two feuding siblings, [Sibling A] and [Sibling B], to perform a joint, synchronized ritual. Their personal conflict must be resolved before they can activate the weapon.Fantasy, Climax
23Mystery/Thriller: The main conflict (framing the protagonist for a crime) is resolved. Write the three-sentence epilogue revealing the small, forgotten detail that ultimately cleared their name.Mystery, Detail
24Horror: The only way to finally banish the persistent entity haunting [Location] is not to fight it, but to fulfill its original, tragic, unresolved [Need/Wish]. Detail the ritual.Horror, Tragic Resolution
25Romance: After a devastating misunderstanding, the only way for the main couple to reconcile is a grand gesture in a public place. Write the gesture and the three lines of dialogue that follow.Romance, Reconciliation
26Western: The final shootout in the dusty street must be avoided. The conflict is resolved when [Protagonist] uses their wits to disarm the antagonist without firing a shot, specifically by [Clever Action].Western, Cleverness
27Young Adult (YA): The conflict with the oppressive school council is resolved when the protagonist convinces a key authority figure, [Teacher/Principal], to publicly betray the system, using the argument of [Moral Argument].YA, Authority
28Historical Fiction: Resolve the conflict between a [Historical Figure/Group] and a new, destabilizing technology by having the figure/group ultimately embrace and adapt the technology in an unexpected way.Historical, Adaptation
29Action: The conflict of the stolen [Valuable Item] is resolved in a thrilling chase scene. The key to success is a perfectly timed piece of misdirection by the protagonist's [Sidekick/Team Member]. Detail the misdirection.Action, Teamwork
30Dystopian: The revolution's main conflict is resolved not by overthrowing the government, but by discovering a flaw in the propaganda machine that causes the citizens to lose faith and peacefully withdraw support.Dystopian, Strategy

Category 4: Creative & Structural Resolution Prompts

These prompts focus on the mechanics of storytelling and alternative resolution methods.

#PromptFocus
31Use the 'Yes, and...' improv technique to build a resolution. Start with this conflict: [Character] has been framed for [Crime]. Now, introduce the first "Yes, and..." factor toward resolution.Improv, Structure
32Identify the three primary subplots currently open in the story. Suggest a single, pivotal action the protagonist can take that would simultaneously resolve (or move to resolution) all three.Structure, Efficiency
33Write two alternative 'what-if' endings to the main conflict. Ending A is a "Pyrrhic Victory," and Ending B is a "Negotiated Truce." Detail the cost/benefit of each.Alternative Endings
34Draft a non-linear flashback that reveals the original, deep-seated misunderstanding that is the true, hidden root of the current major conflict. The resolution will be based on this clarity.Non-Linear, Clarity
35Suggest three narrative themes (e.g., 'The futility of revenge') that could be used as the moral blueprint for the protagonist's final choice to resolve the story's central conflict.Theme, Moral
36Summarize the plot's main conflict in one sentence. Now, draft a single, one-paragraph resolution that directly subverts that sentence's expectation.Subversion, Summary
37In a meta-sense, how should the narrator's tone change once the major conflict is fully resolved? Provide a "before" (tense, focused) and "after" (reflective, hopeful) example sentence.Tone, Voice
38Focus on a supporting character, [Character X]. Detail how their minor, seemingly unrelated action from Chapter [Number] unexpectedly becomes the key that unlocks the main conflict's resolution.Supporting Character
39Write a short, ambiguous resolution to the conflict where the reader is left questioning who truly "won." Use strong visual imagery and an open-ended final line.Ambiguity, Imagery
40Deconstruct the antagonist's core motivation (e.g., 'Fear of irrelevance'). Propose a resolution where the protagonist resolves the conflict by granting the antagonist a version of their core desire, but without letting them win the battle.Antagonist, Motivation

Category 5: Focus on Consequences and Aftermath

These prompts push past the simple resolution to explore the lasting impact of the conflict.

#PromptFocus
41Analyze the lingering, unintended negative consequences of the chosen resolution (where the hero won). Detail two specific, unavoidable side effects of their victory.Consequences, Flaw
42Draft a scene years later where [Protagonist] meets a minor character who was significantly, negatively impacted by the conflict's resolution. What do they say to each other?Aftermath, Trauma
43Describe the symbolic change in the primary setting (e.g., a city, a building) that signifies to the reader that the conflict is truly over and a new era has begun.Setting, Symbolism
44Focus on the villain's final words after their defeat. Write three short lines that suggest their conflict is not truly resolved, but merely transferred to a new successor or an idea.Villain, Foreshadowing
45Generate a list of three "new conflicts" that are directly caused by the resolution of the current main conflict. These will form the basis of the sequel.Sequel Hooks
46Write a personal journal entry from the protagonist two weeks after the resolution, detailing their surprising feeling of emptiness or anti-climax now that the fight is over.Emotional Aftermath
47Design a commemorative monument or ritual that the society or group institutes to remember the sacrifices made to achieve the conflict's resolution. Describe its appearance and purpose.Societal Memory
48Detail the moment the protagonist realizes that the resolution they fought for is actually imperfect and will require continuous, small, and unglamorous effort to maintain.Realism, Effort
49Write a conversation between two citizens where they debate whether the cost of the conflict's resolution (e.g., loss of a historical artifact) was truly worth the peace achieved.Cost vs. Peace
50Suggest a subtle, non-verbal tell (a new habit, a scar, a change in posture) that the protagonist now displays, forever marking them as a survivor of the resolved conflict.Character Detail

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