What are the motifs in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt?

Inner conflict is a recurring idea in the story. The ancient conflict of man versus self is portrayed clearly through several interpersonal relationships in the book. Danny Hansford's angry and violent outbursts emphasize his struggle to express pain and frustration in more constructive, mature ways. He seems to fluctuate between needing another's care and acting completely self-sufficient and overconfident. He knows what he wants, but seems unable to make the steps to get there. He gets himself into trouble, creating difficult situations for himself and those around him. Jim Williams also deals with personal struggle.