The conflict in Genesis and the York play begins with the binary positions of unity vs disunity, a prelapserian Eden full of harmony and obedience vs a postlapserian Eden filled with disunity and disobedience which adds to the element of complication and multiplicity. The introduction of Adam and Eves first marital discord perpetuates further that they are humans with weaknesses, but also this discord further emphasis on disunity and no harmony, whereas in Genesis there is no dispute, both Adam and Eves actions are in harmony – mirror each other. Neither are heroic, both fall for the same self-seeking reasons as Satan due to pride. The dispute foreshadows and leads up to the Fall, a backdrop, a hint of what to anticipate.
