Editha narrates the story of a girl with naive views on patriotism, who pushes her soldier partner to enlist in the war for the sake of the country. Although George, her partner, hesitated initially, Editha's persuasion ultimately swayed him. However, Editha faced disapproval from George's mother, who held her partly accountable for George's decision to join the battle, which led to his demise.
Your question's response is "It was common knowledge, they claimed, that following King William's conquest, his Norman supporters, exhilarated by their notable victory, recognized no law other than their own immoral enjoyment, and not only robbed the vanquished Saxons of their lands and possessions but also dishonored the dignity of their wives and daughters with unchecked permissiveness."
In Ursula Le Guin's "The Wife's Story," readers observe how a pack of wolves eliminates "the human thing."
From the vantage point of a mother, one might argue this action was necessary rather than morally right. The text illustrates that the "human thing" acted aggressively, attempting to harm his own offspring with a branch. With no other options remaining, the wolves, as natural predators, defended the cubs and killed the aggressor, thereby preventing future violence.
As humans, we might abhor murder as a form of retribution, but within the context of this tale, the wolves' actions are justifiable from their viewpoint; it is evident that their motives were purely protective.
Confrontations push the plot forward, as they create an outcome where no one gains—a lose-lose scenario, resulting in a lack of resolution, and possibly exacerbating the situation.
