In Miss Pergrine’s Home For Peculiar Children the author uses conflict to develop the theme of death can impact the lives of the loved ones left behind. For example, after Jacob’s grandfather died he was feeling lost. Jacob was greatly affected by the loss; he became scared of the outdoors due to the horrific death of his grandfather which took place outside. Additionally, Jacob became quiet after his grandfather’s death and blamed himself for the lose of his grandfather under the circumstances. This can be explained as the loss of his grandfather sent shock waves through young Jacob who found his grandfather dead. Clearly, the theme death can impact the lives of the loved ones left behind is developed through out conflicts in the novel.