What is the main conflict in Phantastes by George MacDonald?

Anodos is a twenty-one-year old man who embarks on a journey through Fairy Land. His journey takes him through a fantastic world where he meets a variety of people and creatures that teach him lessons about growing up. Anodos learns to throw off the whims of childhood, humble himself for the sake of others, and exert self-control. Anodos' tale is one of rebirth and growth as he reaches adulthood and takes control of his late father's estate.