Conflicts in Families In The Novel “We Were...

Conflicts in Families In The Novel “We Were Liars” By E. Lockhart

Author Name : P. B. Sowmesh, Dr. L. Anita Gnanamuthu

ABSTRACT

This paper discusses the family conflicts covered in the story. In his book "We Were Liars," Lockhart's Conflict has many causes. The family experienced a setback in the book. They differ in terms of their social structures, personalities, and needs. A technique for analysis the methodology of qualitative research is the subject of this essay. This analysis of the several sources of conflict is based on Wirawan. The alternative social system is the root cause. This issue is related to many of the racial and social statuses discussed in the book. The personality of the second is distinct. Gluttony, selfishness, and rage are the causes of this problem. These personalities may be seen in some of the novel's characters. The third is necessary after that. In the narrative, conflicts in the family are caused by demands for treasure and inheritance. Consequently, it can be concluded that the three primary factors contributing to the family disputes in the novel are the novel's dissimilar social systems, its disparate personalities, and its disparate needs.

Keywords: conflict, causes of conflict, social system, personality, needs