The story “The Guest” establishes the values in conflict that Daru encounters when he is ordered to turn in an Arab prisoner to the police. Daru struggled with the sense of loyalty he feels toward his friend and people to do what was asked of him. However, he was also conflicted towards the belief of one making their own choices. Daru expressed his strong feelings against Balducci’s demands, “every bit of this disgusts me, and first of all your fellow here. But I won't hand him over. Fight, yes, if I have to. But not that.” (Camus 6-7) showed how much he did not want to do what Balducci asked. Although Daru was against the orders of his friend, he was still loyal to him and assured Balducci that he will confirm that the prisoner was dropped
