Toads- external conflict

In "Toads" by Phillip Larkin, Larkin talks about external conflict. The first toad discussed in the poem talks about an external conflict. "Why should I let the toad work squat on my life?" (Larkin, 1-2). It is an external conflict because it talks about how he should not let the toad squat on his life. The "on his life" part implies that it is an external conflict because it is happening outside of him, versus inside of him. He is having trouble fighting this external conflict because he cannot find a way to use his brains to make the conflict go away. In lines 3 and 4, Larkin states "Can't I use my wit as a pitchfork and drive the brute off" (Larkin, 3-4). Not only is Larkin having issues dealing with the external conflict, he also is struggling from an internal conflict. The external conflict is harder for him to overcome because of the internal conflict that he is facing as well. The combination of the two will not allow him to achieve happiness and his desires in life which is the fame, the girl, and the money all at the same time.