The Three Types of Conflicts Evidenced in the Story 'The Body' by Stephen King

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The Body - Stephen King
Conflicts can occur in any aspect of life. When a conflict occurs, the most important thing is how quickly it is solved and how effective the solving process is. If the conflict is not solved, it could escalate to worse scenarios. Stephen King's "The Body" is one of the novels that present different conflicts. The novel outlines the story of three boys and their journey in searching for the body of a certain boy. Throughout the adventure, conflicts occur. Therefore, this paper will focus on the three types of conflicts evidenced in the story, how they were developed and solved.
One of the main types of conflicts in the novel is society vs. society. This conflict is between the gang members and the three boys, who set on a journey to look for the dead boy's body. The conflict builds when the four boys learn that the gang members have discovered a dead body and have not reported it. The gang members were driving a stolen car, preventing them from reporting their discovered body (King). The conflict escalates when the four boys are set on a journey to look for the dead body. After discovering the body, the four boys decide to report the issue to become famous. During this period, the gang members arrive at the scene, contributing to the climax of the conflict. One of the boys, Chris, points his stolen gun to the gang members to prevent them from taking away their upcoming fame. Therefore, the four boys feel depressed and tired and decide not to take the body. This section marks the starting point for resolving the conflict. The boys decide that the body is not worth the effort and leaves. The gang members make an anonymous report about the dead body. They also beat the four boys severely, marking the end of the conflict. Each group carries their lives without crossing paths due to the dead body.
Another conflict evident in the novel is Gordie and his parents. Gordie considers himself to have always been neglected by his parents. His brother, Dennis, has always been the favorite sone of the parents becau...