What is the conflict?
1. Maman-Nainaine will not allow Babette to go visit her cousins.
2. Babette wants to visit her cousins, but she must wait until the figs ripen to do so.
3. The figs are “like little hard, green marbles” so Babette cannot eat them.
4. Babette will not see her cousins until the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
The conflict in this scenario revolves around Babette’s desire to visit her cousins and the various obstacles preventing her from doing so. Specifically:
1. Maman-Nainaine’s refusal to allow Babette to visit creates a direct conflict between parental authority and Babette’s wishes.
2. Babette’s longing to visit her cousins is further complicated by the natural condition of waiting for the figs to ripen and the blooming of the chrysanthemums, which symbolize the timing of her visit.
Overall, the conflict highlights the tension between Babette’s desires and the constraints imposed by her environment and guardians. This creates a sense of longing and a struggle for autonomy.
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