* The main conflict in the tale of despereaux is the struggle between the mouse Despereaux and the rat Roscuro. Despereaux is a kind and gentle mouse who is different from the other mice in his community, while Roscuro is a cruel and power-hungry rat who wants to take over the kingdom.
Minor Conflicts:
* Despereaux's conflict with his father, who expects him to conform to the traditional role of a mouse.
* Despereaux's conflict with the princess Pea, who is afraid of mice and initially rejects his friendship.
* The conflict between the mice and the rats, which has been going on for generations.
* The conflict between the humans and the animals, which is caused by the humans' fear and misunderstanding of the animals.
Resolution:
* The main conflict is resolved when Despereaux defeats Roscuro and saves the princess Pea.
* The minor conflicts are resolved when Despereaux gains his father's acceptance, becomes friends with the princess Pea, and helps to bring peace between the mice and the rats.