The use of conflict in the short story “The Tin star”, by John H Cunnigham, demonstrates how finding honor in your work leads to a life without regret. Conflict drives the story in all its aspects and helps illustrate the motivation used by the protagonist of the story. Early in the story, as the sheriff and his deputy are contemplating about the threat posed by the freed fugitive who was coming back to town to potentially kill the sheriff. The deputy expresses his concern about the life of a lawman and the very few benefits that come from it. In response the sheriff responds saying “That’s…