Conflict

Conflict:  a struggle for power, property, etc.

: strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument

: a difference that prevents agreement : disagreement between ideas, feelings, etc.

In Zaat, there are many conflicts within the story, such as Zaat vs. The Boycott, The Egyptian People vs. The Government, and Maguid vs. El Shanqeety.

"Conflict." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014