In this fragment, Stratton uses conflict to develop Chanda’s character traits of being a caring and loyal friend. Where Chanda is facing a character vs character conflict with Esther, she attempts to convince Esther to prevent this whole prostitution matter, because it can lead her to serious danger. Regardless, Esther repudiates everything Chanda is telling her. Yet, Chanda is still determined to find a way to get her best friend, Esther, ou of this unpleasantness. Therefore, she petrifies Esther with the disease AIDS. “Better that than get AIDS” { Chanda } Esther gets insulted and upset with Chanda’s comment; Which emphasizes the shame their society has towards this disease, and the extreme fear of it. Furthermore, Esther tries to convey
