Internal and external conflicts are unique to each individual as they may differ in their emotional and physical impacts as they may have different effects on individuals' responses to their struggle. The greatest struggle an individual can face is the loss of a loved one. In Anita's Desai, Devoted Son, Rakesh is a prodigal son in his family, where he has demonstrated his exemplary devotion towards his family. However, as he matures, his perception of devotion is altered as his action creates a rift between the relationship between him and his father. Old Verma becomes wary of his son's actions towards him as his health deteriorates. In the process, Rakesh gains his legitimacy and control within the family. Anita Desai demonstrates that as children grow, the relationship between a child and his parents becomes strained, where the parents struggle to experience the loss of devotion suffered by the child, internally and externally. In India, most people are not well equipped to pursue a higher goal. instruction. Only a few individuals, who demonstrate their exemplary attention to their rigorous education, can realize their desired dream. Rakesh was considered one of the individuals and was considered a prodigy in his studies. When Rakesh touches his father's feet in the morning, in Indian culture it symbolizes his obedience and respect towards his father. Old Verma was proud of his actions as his son's education is seen as a reminder of respect and devotion towards his family. The education Rakesh pursued was to fulfill his parents' wishes and dreams, abandoning his own. Even old Verma fails to realize his son's internal conflict as his ego delights in the recognition and envy given off by his... middle of paper... and was treating his father. As a result, the relationship soon fractures as Rakesh continues to forbid his father from doing what he wants and Old Man Verma dies with the anger and resentment he feels towards his son. As the child matures, there is a natural shift in power from weakened old man to weakened old man. strong youth. Rakesh's devotion was altered when he gained control over the family. Anita Desai demonstrated that the external and internal conflict faced by Verma stemmed from Rakesh's devotion towards his education. His knowledge that he would gain transformed his ideals and the respect he had for his father. The roles that Rakesh accepted within the family created a struggle within the Ancient Verma to accept change. Ultimately, Old Verma died due to the bitter hatred he harbored towards his devoted son. The educated individual damages the innate wisdom that the individual possesses.