apparent connection to the author's life. There is no real evidence that proves anything
from the story is related to the author's life.
The setting is "the wilds of Brazil" ("Guide" 45) The main character is Leiningen,
who is a "plantation owner" ("Guide" 45) The primary conflict, difficulty, problem is
between Leiningen and the Ants. The ants are destructive in numbers and are owning
Leiningen's plantation. The climax or turning point occurs when Leiningen decides to
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