Many injustices still exist in today's society, be it freedom of speech or racial equality. To make a change regarding such issues, it is necessary to come forward and inevitably cause conflict. This conflict could be something as big as a war between two countries or simply a debate between equals. Whether it's arguments or gunfire, people are given the opportunity to step up and demonstrate their true strength. It may have been imperceptible before, but during times of great conflict, admirable traits of strength and determination rise to the surface for all to see. At the conclusion of Green's "The Quiet American", Thomas Folwer shows his true strength. Initially, his neutrality can be seen as a weakness. Folwer appears to be incapable of facing any challenges, despite the possibility that they may affect him personally. This is demonstrated when Pyle confessed his love for Phuong and Folwer does not express his internalized anger and frustration, leaving Pyle to believe he took everything "very well". Folwer made no attempt to dissuade him, he simply let Pyle trample him and take the only thing he truly cared about. His constant attempt to remain neutral is a clear indicator of weakness. It is when Folwer is thrown into the terrible bombing in Gardiner Square that not only is he surrounded by great conflict, but his own mind mirrors the chaos that envelops him. It is in this "moment of emotion" that his primordial need to take a stand shines through and his true strength emerges. He no longer tries to "take no action" and commits himself wholeheartedly to a cause; the communists. This act can be seen as his inner strength because he finally stood up... in the center of the card... Ethnamese lives. Nelson Mandela demonstrates the positive outcomes of the conflict, because if it had not been created, perhaps he would never have had the opportunity to save the lives of his fellow countrymen, men and women, or to be remembered as one of the strongest and most admirable people of his generation. .Conflict gives people the opportunity to demonstrate their inner strength and accomplish something that can benefit many people's lifestyles. “The Quiet American” and the life of Nelson Mandela are two examples of how conflict can lead to a positive outcome. Without the turmoil experienced by both Folwer and Nelson Mandela, they would never have been able to improve the lives of thousands of people. Furthermore, the fact that Nelson was not a literary character demonstrates how conflict in our society can have phenomenal consequences for an entire country and, by extension, the world..