Explanation: in literature, a conflict is a struggle between opposite forces, usually between a character (the main character or a very important one) and himself (internal conflict), society or another character (external conflict). In the given excerpt from “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati we can see an example of an internal conflict, it is between Stefano and his fear for the Colomber, which doesn't allow him to live peacefully and feel safe.
