The Winter's Tale What is the main conflict in The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:54 Last updated by Cat on 01 May 04:02
The main conflict surrounds Leontes' obsessive jealousy around his wife Hermione. He is so scared and paranoid of losing his love that he publicly accuses Queen Hermione and his childhood friend Polixenes of having an affair.