Analyzing Internal Conflict in Structure

Read the following excerpt from a fictional narrative:

In the midst of a turbulent sea, the ship, named 'Endeavor', floundered under the weight of a storm. The crew, grappling with despair, sought solace in the captain's orders as waves lashed against the hull. Each decision became a high-stakes gamble, not only for their survival but for the fate of their journey. Among them, the young sailor, Samuel, harbored doubts about the captain’s unwavering confidence. If only he could voice these thoughts, might they chart a different course? The storm raged on, each moment stretching into eternity, uncertainty coiling around their hearts like the stormy winds around the ship.

Based on the structure provided in this excerpt, which aspect of plot and structure is primarily illustrated through Samuel's internal conflict?