The primary conflict in this story is between:
* The protagonist, a young man who is skeptical of the supernatural, and the ghostly presence of a man with a broken hand who haunts a particular house.
The story unfolds as follows:
1. The protagonist, visiting his aunt, hears the legend of the haunted house and the ghost with the broken hand. He initially dismisses it as nonsense.
2. He later experiences strange events in the house, including seeing a figure with a broken hand. He begins to doubt his skepticism.
3. The climax occurs when the protagonist confronts the ghost directly and learns its tragic backstory. This encounter forces him to grapple with the reality of the supernatural.
4. The resolution involves the protagonist understanding the ghost's plight and finding a way to help it find peace.
This conflict is further complicated by:
* The protagonist's internal struggle with his own skepticism and fear, as he grapples with the reality of the supernatural.
* The ghost's own inner conflict between wanting to be free from its earthly bonds and its need to find justice for its death.
This story is more than just a simple ghost story. It explores themes of skepticism vs. belief, the power of stories, and the importance of understanding and empathy.