The Bonfire of the Vanities
What is the main conflict in The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe?
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One major conflict in the novel can be found within Sherman, as he continues his affair with Maria, even in the face of his wife's pain. Sherman feels regret..... but not enough to end things.
The Bonfire of the Vanities