Conflict in Watership Down

In "Watership Down," conflict primarily arises from the struggle for survival and the quest for a safe home among a group of rabbits. The protagonist, Hazel, leads his fellow rabbits from their overcrowded warren to escape threats posed by humans and predators, such as the tyrannical rabbit General Woundwort of Efrafa. This external conflict highlights themes of leadership, community, and the fight against oppression. Additionally, internal conflicts emerge as the rabbits navigate their relationships, differing personalities, and the challenges of establishing a new society.