(Man vs. Self) of wether giving Diana the potion is ethical or not, plays a role in the short story. Making someone fall in love with use is nearly impossible, because it is an individual's choice who they love and someone else should not choose for them. Alan has to make this decision, and is conflicted because he could give it to her and have the life he wants, or not give it to her and let her choose the life she wants that might not be with him.