The primary conflict in the Colomber by Dino Buzzati was when Stefano wanted to be a sea captain but cannot because of a belief that those who saw Colomber is doomed to death.
He was not able to pursue his passion because of his and his father's fears.
Historians have not been able to trace Hannibal's <span>itinerary </span>over the Alps; the bones of the elephants that died on the route have not been found.