In Steven Crane's short story "The Veteran," the main conflict revolves around the protagonist's internal struggle with his identity and the impact of war on his life. The story captures a soldier's reflections on his experiences during the Civil War and the disconnect he feels with civilians who cannot understand the traumas he has faced. There is a juxtaposition between the romantic ideals of war and the grim reality that the veteran grapples with. This conflict highlights themes of alienation, the psychological scars of war, and the disparity between those who have fought and those who have not. If you have a specific passage in mind, I can provide a more detailed analysis based on that context.
The veteran by Steven Crane, What main conflict of the plot is discussed in this passage?
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