Edgar Allan Poe, the father of horror, was born into a life of unhappiness. The incidents of his life followed one after the other. Poe had to struggle throughout his life starting at the age of three, when his mother died. Despite all the adversities he faced, Poe remained strong and shared his feelings with the world through literature. Adversity is known as “a condition marked by misfortune.” Almost all human beings face various adversities, whether it's losing a limb or not being able to play for their favorite hockey team. Despite all the negative effects of adversity, it is necessary for self-discovery. It is an essential need that makes a person resilient and allows them to reevaluate their life. Adversity is what guides an individual towards self-discovery. “Only when we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” This quote relates very well to adversity. Indeed, when going through trials, an individual is capable of achieving what he is capable of doing. For example, if a student chooses full IB for high school, but later realizes that is not the case....