For hundreds of years the world has had conflicts over power, greed and even survival. These conflicts can become a big issue and sometimes lead to war. It is only a matter of time before there will be apocalyptic results. These conflicts between men are demonstrated in many novels and in other literature. Walter Van Tilburg Clark is the author of the story about four men who have to start their lives over and make …showed first 75 words of 857 total…

…showed last 75 words of 857 total…making him stand out among the others. The idea of repetitive failure is one we need to consider in our life. There is a constant struggle for power, where people need it no matter what it takes or what the situation is, and war breaks out because of it. These morals will end our civilization all together, as depicted in the story. If that doesn't change then Walter Van Tilburg Clark's story may become reality.