Adversity is a difficult situation or event. Whether it is getting over heartbreak, or losing a loved one, it is something everybody goes through. “The Sniper,” is a story about a war written by Liam O’Flaherty. “The Trouble with Geniuses, Part II,” by Malcolm Gladwell, is a story about how a boy named Chris Langan got over many difficulties. In “The Sniper,” the main character shoots his enemy and out of curiosity, he goes to check who he hit. He finds out it was his brother, but the author does not say what happens after the main character finds out. Readers can infer that the main character is devastated. Also, in “The Trouble with Geniuses, Part II,” Chris Langan struggles most of his life. He had many difficult situations like college, and where he lived. A quality that someone needs to overcome adversity is to be optimistic. …show more content…
For example, at the end of “The Most Dangerous Game,” the author states, “"Rainsford!" screamed the general. "How in God's name did you get here?" "Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through the jungle." The general sucked in his breath and smiled. "I congratulate you," he said. "You have won the game. "Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff."” During the story, General Zaroff and Rainsford were fighting, but Rainsford survived while Zaroff was fed to the hounds. He got over adversity by finding a solution to the problem. Rainsford can now be optimistic about the future since General Zaroff was one of his main problems in the story, and that he won the