Adversity Horace Character Analysis

Just like the sounding of your alarm every morning, adversities are ultimately inevitable in life. A Roman poet named Horace once said, "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant." Horace examines the role that adversity plays in the growth of a person’s character and understanding of burdens and times of difficulty. In these times, when adversities are encountered, one’s real character is exposed. The true depth and intensity of human nature is disclosed, but true talent is not always found. But, what is found, is the truth behind that person’s character, and the strength they truly posses.

While buried, so deep beneath the cavity of adversity, finding hope is nearly impossible. But, it is the ability of decisions that aids as the last gleam of hope retrievable. After facing many struggles, it becomes almost involuntary for someone to put up a guard. With using that strategy, and the transgression of time without progress, there’s a certain ignition of comprehension. Change needs to occur, and a complete remedy of that

certain situation needs to take place. To understand what is currently happening, and the actions needed for a change to manifest, it all takes a mere awareness, and simple understanding. As soon as this strikes, adversity proves the true results of one's real character.

In the Grape's of Wrath, for example, The Joad's face a misfortune that they never thought comprehendible. But due to this, they knew that change had to happen for their family's survival. With various accounts of adversity such as economic failure and widespread famine, the Joad's came face to face with their problem. But to allow themselves to become affected by despair, doubt, and fear, was not an option. They picked themselves up, continued with their valiant perseverance, and proved that they could make the best of their present state. The results were nothing lacking of a noticeable effort that combined the love and hope of family into an indestructible union. As hardship paves through all hopes of certainty and effective planning, one must be certain that strength, hope, and asking for the assistance of others will only aid them through to consolation once again.

As the bitterness of biting into a blood orange, the affects between adversity and the individual enduring the change, reciprocate equally.

Most times, the lasting result becomes increasingly sweet with realization, metamorphosis, and helpful action. As each individual experiences despair, resulting action varies. Yet no matter how minuscule or substantial the problem at large is, the presence of acting accordingly to cease the problem remains perpetual. With collaboration of ideas and seeking guidance from groups, one comes to find assurance and advice that of which unveil the truth and the knowing it takes to remove any problem all together. An immediate chain like response occurs, almost like a wake up call, sounding loudly and abruptly, even after snooze was set, to clearly dictate that action needs to be taken. When proper action is taken, then miraculous life will

appear.