Conflicts in Alias Grace

The biggest conflicts is Grace vs Nancy Montgumery and Thomas Kinnear.
The problem is, did Grace kill Nancy? The novel doesn't answer this, so its up in the air as to who did, but in the end, Grace is pardoned and marries Jamie.

Grace vs Jamie
The relationship between them was in Grace's telling, innocent. Jamie helped convict Grace, despite the fact that he loved her. However, he also helped release Grace from prison.

Grace vs James

Grace and James both worked for Kinnear, and neither liked Nancy. It was said that Grace did sexual favors for James to get him to kill Kinnear and Nancy.


Grace vs Dr. Jordan
Initially piqued by Grace's story, he listens to her side of it. Later, however, he leaves because of stress.


Rachel vs Jordan

Rachel falls in love with him, and they begin a relationship. When he leaves, she writes to his mother to find his whereabouts.

Lydia vs Jordan
Lydia later developes a crush on Dr. Jordan, while flattered, he stays with Rachel.

Mary vs George
Mary and George have a relationship, which ends up with Mary becoming pregnant. George leaves Mary, and Mary gets an abortion and dies from it.