The Conflict with the Landlady at the Lodging House
Hunger
The escalating tension between the protagonist and the landlady, culminating in his eviction.
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The Unpaid Debt
The Unpaid Debt
The Owing Money
The protagonist cannot pay for his room. The landlady reminds him daily.
The Failed Account
He cannot add up the account. She loses trust. She tells him he will never finish his article.
The Forced Move
She moves him to the family room, a humiliation. The conflict escalates.
The Final Outburst
The Final Outburst
The Screaming Scene
When he tries to write in his old room, the landlady screams at him, threatening to call the police. He leaves.
The Throwing of the Money
He throws the half-sovereign at her. It is a violent act of defiance.
The Resolution
He is homeless. The conflict ends with his departure. He has lost the battle.
