There is a word used in The Call of the Wild that describes Buck's character very well. He is "resilient," which means being able to recover from difficulty quickly. Write a paragraph describing ways in which you are "resilient," and explain how you have faced and recovered from difficulties in your own life.

While growing up as a child, I have been faced with difficult times. I will say that this is as a result of the background and environment that I find myself. I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, therefore I experienced difficult times. I will quickly admit that my environment contributed to building my resilient nature.

I have shown and demonstrated resilience in times of financial lack. Such times when there is no money to purchase some basic needs were really disturbing. I have been able to navigate such situations and easily bounce back. Such periods, I could engage in a small business in order to make ends meet.

Another way I have demonstrated resilience is in my decision to succeed despite the failures. I could remember going into a business and actually failing. But I never gave up. My resilient spirit kept me determined and optimistic. Such times were fustrating and depressing but as one who has developed resilience in the inner fabrics of his life, it became very easy to overcome such difficult time.

Explanation:

The above shows the ways that I have demonstrated resilience and how I have been able to bounce back after difficult times.

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

explanation:

the answer is somber