Which motif is closely associated with resilience in the story?

• A. Grit—the stubborn perseverance of the pursuers.
• B. Fortitude.
• C. Hope.
• D. Chance.

Answer: (A)

Resilience shows up in the story through grit—the stubborn perseverance of the pursuers. Grit captures that steady, long-hailed effort to keep going toward a goal even when dangers mount, progress slows, and obstacles pile up. The pursuers press on despite rough terrain, threats of violence, and fatigue, driven by a relentless commitment rather than a momentary spark. That unwavering determination shapes the action and tone, making grit the motif most closely tied to resilience. Fortitude is similar but less about the specific pattern of relentless pursuit; Hope reflects belief in a positive outcome, which exists but isn’t the driving motif; Chance involves luck, which doesn’t account for the sustained effort the story centers on.