1. Discrimination and Racism: The story deals with the theme of racial discrimination and prejudice. The main conflict is between white colonizers and African natives. The white settlers enforce colonial rule, which discriminates against the African population and leads to tension and hostility between the two groups.
2. Political Struggle for Independence: The African natives in the story are facing a political conflict as they seek to gain independence from colonial rule. The conflict between the colonizers and the African liberation movements creates an atmosphere of tension and confrontation.
3. Class Differences: There is also a conflict arising from class differences within the African community. The educated African elite, represented by Charles Manyika, faces resistance and criticism from the more rural and traditional members of the community.
4. Conflict Between Comrades: Within the African liberation movement, there is a dispute between different factions, leading to tensions between Charles Manyika and other members of the movement. These internal conflicts and power struggles further complicate the external conflict with the colonizers.
5. Cultural and Generational Differences: The younger generation, represented by Sarah, rebels against the traditional customs and values of their community. This creates conflict between Sarah and her parents, highlighting the tension between tradition and modernity.