What is the central conflicts of the story dancing bear?

In "Dancing Bear" by Guy Vanderhaeghe, the central conflict revolves around the protagonist, Percy Montrose, struggling to reconcile his past as an abused child performer with his present identity as a ranch owner. Percy is haunted by the trauma of his past and must confront his inner demons to move forward in life. The conflict explores themes of identity, trauma, and the struggle to break free from the shadows of the past.