Social conflict emerges in interactions between individuals and groups when interests intersect or values diverge, reflecting the dynamics of society. Lewis Coser addressed this phenomenon as a natural part of social interactions that helps reorganize the balance among different forces. From a socio-conceptual perspective, these interactions can be examined as a network of real, symbolic, internal, and external relationships, enabling an understanding of how they shape individual and collective identity and organize the social system. This study analyzes the main patterns of social conflict in Zaki Al-Derawi’s novel Shadows of Mary, focusing on how these conflicts are reflected in the characters’ relationships with society. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to understand the dynamics of power and interaction between individuals and groups. The study revealed four primary types of social conflict. Realistic conflict appears through disparities between local communities and official authority, reflecting society’s efforts to regulate internal relations and protect its interests according to norms and traditions. Unrealistic conflict manifests in symbolic emotions and scenes that strengthen bonds and affirm social status without direct confrontation. Internal conflict emerges from the tension between contradictory feelings and motives within characters, affecting behavior and decisions. External conflict is shown in characters’ encounters with surrounding constraints, including law, traditions, and social pressures, reflecting the distribution of power and organization of relationships to ensure cohesion and protect shared values.