The Wives of the Dead

What is the main conflict in The Wives of the Dead by Nathaniel Hawthorne?

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The conflict that has arisen in the story is the death of two brothers in two days, leaving two widowed brides to be consoled by their neighbors. The narrative deftly defines the states of grief, amplified by the sisters' words and actions.

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