What is the main conflict in The Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig?

Valentin Arregui Paz, called Valentin, and Luis Alberto Molina, called Molina, are cellmates in an Argentine prison. Valentin is studious, while Molina is far more open and talkative. In the beginning of the novel, their relationship is riddled with brief moments of conflict between the two, making it clear that the call mates have opposing views on many subjects.