The Moon is Down Literary Conflict Man vs. Man & Man vs Self Man vs. Society
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MAN vs. MAN
There is no law between you and us. This is war.
MAN vs. SELF
MAN vs. SOCIETY
Colonel Lanser wants Mayor Orden’s cooperation so that the occupation will go smoothly; however, Mayor Orden knows that his people would not want that, so he refuses. He also refuses to condemn Alex Morden for murdering Captain Bentick, since no crime was committed against the townspeople.
Molly hates the occupiers because they murdered her husband; however, when Lieutenant Tonder comes to visit her, she falters for a second because she is confused and lonely. She also recognizes the humanity in Tonder, and knows that in different circumstances, maybe she could like him and connect with him. In the end though, she murders him.
Corell’s treachery goes against the very basic ideals of freedom that the townspeople ascribe to. His plan to rid the town of all defenses and then his collaboration with them leads Orden to decide it is best to get rid of him and for the people to no longer see him in the streets. The Anders boys try to kidnap him, but fail; Corell survives, and is granted more authority by the Capital.