What is adversity? Adversity is a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that one deal with in life. Some individuals overcome adversity; however. some individuals’ adversities control their lives. Nevertheless, there is a limit to how much adversity an individual can face before it results in death. In the short story “The Dancing Hear,” the author suggests that when individuals possess the courage to attempt to overcome trauma, they will lace adversity; however, they must conquer such adversity for their human spirit to be free When individuals attempt trauma. they need courage because this is a focal point of their life where growth could happen or the withering of such individuals; the author uses the protagonist Mr.Bethge to further understand this ideology Mr.Bethge is an elderly man with many disabilities such as short-term memory. arthritis. and bladder control.
The primary internal battle MrlBethge faces is the PSTD that causes him to “(move)like a scythe, back and forth”. This interferes with how individuals see him. Other individuals may not understand how their actions and words can significantly affect others Mrs.llax is a prime example of not being aware of what individuals are going through; she often belittles MriBethge and does aid in mental health. It takes courage to overcome trauma. and a positive environment makes it possible for individuals to recover from traumas As trauma musters. it can just be noted as “dim apprehension of mortality and loss,” ton individuals that do have trauma outwardly say they have trauma, Some individuals are unaware of trauma, so finding appropriate help is daunting. Mr.Bethge is somewhat aware of his condition; however, he does not express this towards his caretaker nevertheless making his mental health even worse.
Mrethge lacks identify how to get with his trauma and lacks the courage to ask for help or compromise with MrsiHaxi Mrsllax argues, “the rubbers sheets must stay on,” however, this happened. MnBethge has flashbacks; however. Mr. Hax is seen as dim apprehension of mortality and loss.” Mr.Bethge does describe to Mrs.hax his mental condition. Despite his suffering, Mr. Bethge is reluctant to expressing he needs help. Even though MriBethge suffers from many internal battles is not understood at this point where he starts to grow. Mr. Bethge needs to have the courage to say he was suffering; however. many individuals cannot articulate their words. MnBethge is not only affected internally but externally toot Exrernally in the way MrsiHax treats him To overcome your trauma, you have to face adversity internally and externally Trauma is not something that is only respent inside your mind; however, there are primary external triggers. MLBethge “(eatl bacon” because the doctors advised that MLBethge should not consume Bacon.
Mr.Bethge is relentless in receiving Baconl Indi iduals placed in an environment where they are not used to the rules and regulations make it difficult for individuals to adjusri MnBethge here is not able to aspect these new external regulations Mr.l3ethge “crammed (baccon) clumsily into the mouth,” MrsHax punishes him by taking away his cigarettes. For numerous individuals, smoking is a way for them to relieve stress. MnBethge loses his one source of stress relief because he is unable to have the certain foods he enjoys. From Mr. Bethge’s point of life, he should be attempting to live a stress—free life; although advocating for cigarettes is not the point: however, it is Mr. Bethge’s right to smoke or not. MrsHax would not be considered an excellent caretaker because she is not suited to help individuals who have mental conditions. Mr.Bethge attempts to fire Mr. Lax; however, Mrs.hax points out where John lives”.
Mr. Bethge becomes aware of his fading short-term memory, which worsens his mental health. MLBethge had a better environment where he could get help; his mental state would be better, instead of his caretaker just trying to make a buck, “(that) could kill. Mr.Bethge has a flash of the bear with his master. Mr.Bethge as he is a bear and will never be able to escape. The adversity he is facing here is a combination of internal trouble, defined as the trauma he suffers from. Although he faces intemal trauma, the external of his current living situation makes it difficult to overcome that internal trauma. M1‘.Bethge eventually can only experience a certain amount of adversity before he is regarded as powerless There is so much adversity an individual can face before hardship takes over them rendering them powerless. MLBethge locks” the front door” to attempt to close Mrs. Hax. Mrs.Hax is an adversity Mr.Bethge attempts to overcome, so his mental health would get better because Mrs, l-lax has been a constant reminder of Mr. Bethge’s deteriorating age. Mr.Bethge seems to conquer by locking out external adversity; however, there is an acceptable limit to how many difficulties he can take.
Mr.Bethge then has a dream where the bear is, “the dancing bear had been performing. This symbolizes how he views him after locking out Mrs.Hax. Mr.Bethge, at last, is fear of all adversity externally, so he can focus on the internal trama he faces. This intemal trama of the bear being abused by the master is solved when Mr.Bethge can get away from his master of him, MrsHax. This is true liberation for his human spirit because he no longer has external and internal battles. At this point is where he dies. The author suggests that death is the ultimate goal of every individual; however, a state of freedom or human spirit is the goal. in our case in “The Dancing Bear,” that was how MnBethge reached his freedom from external/internal factors because he dared not to allow those things to stop him from getting freed human spirit. When individuals possess the courage to overcome the trauma. they conquer any difficulties for their human spirit to be free.
MrBethge uses his courage to be freed from the external suffering he was experiencing from Mr.llax, thus also freeing his internal pain. When any external or internal pressures do not tie it down. their human spirit becomes free. What is adversity anymore? To an individual who has to surpass adversity, the only thing left is to be free. When individuals possess the courage to overcome the trauma. they conquer any difficulties for their human spirit to be free. Sometimes adversities conquer individual lives, or some individuals surpass themi MnBethge uses his courage to be freed from the external suffering he was experiencing from MrsHax, thus also freeing his internal pain When any external or internal pressures do not tie it down, their human spirit becomes free, What is adversity anymore? To an individual who has to surpass adversity, the only thing left is to be free. Whoever has the willpower and courage to pass their adversity are the ones who succeed and truly be free.
