There are numerous examples of conflict in this novel: man vs. society, man vs. self and man vs. nature. Choose two of these and discuss in a 6 sentence response specific instances that exhibit the conflict. (Not including leaving his family)

Alex was torn about staying to help Westerberg (who'd helped him immensely) when he needed it. He decided against it.

Alex refused to take money from people, but he took anything else they had to give him. In his mind, he couldn't see that the things they gave him were purchased and attained with money.