Much of the conflict that occurs in The Quiet American, includes internal conflict of Thomas Fowler, and external conflict is characterized with his feelings and perception s of Pyle.
The structure of the novel itself showcases the internal conflict with Fowler, as there are many flashbacks that reveal his feelings. Initially, he is very adamant on being uninvolved to the extent of not even having an opinion as a reporter. He prefers to be someone who simply sits back and records the events that happen. He does not aspire to be a journalists or a leader-writer and thus forced to have public opinions. He does not have the desire to commit to anything whole-heartedly, due to his lack of belief in permanence. However, even though he des not belief
The structure of the novel itself showcases the internal conflict with Fowler, as there are many flashbacks that reveal his feelings. Initially, he is very adamant on being uninvolved to the extent of not even having an opinion as a reporter. He prefers to be someone who simply sits back and records the events that happen. He does not aspire to be a journalists or a leader-writer and thus forced to have public opinions. He does not have the desire to commit to anything whole-heartedly, due to his lack of belief in permanence. However, even though he des not belief