The Train from Rhodesia: by Nadine Gordimer Conflict - In the end of the story, the woman confronts the vendor about why he didn’t sell the lion to the other man that offered a higher price. How can conflict be resolved? - Conflict can be resolved by presenting a simple, but sometimes complex solution. Thyme: Central Idea What have I read recently that had an effective central idea? I have recently read a book called Deliverance. The central idea of the story is to survive.