What is the main conflict in Ferdydurke by Witold Gombrowicz?

Pimko's consistent appearance and influence in Joey's life serves as the main conflict. He is manipulative and takes advantage of social norms to impose his own ideas and opinions on others, in this case, Joey. In the end, Pimko is destroyed by his own pride and ignorance, as he underestimates the power of innocence.... the power of a schoolgirl.