Ordinary people find themselves in many situations in which they must behave accordingly. This may mean they have to reinvent themselves. In many literary works, characters are thrust into circumstances that force them to change who they are and how they act. In the novel The Art Of Racing In The Rain, author Garth Stein illustrates numerous situations in which one or more characters are forced to change who they are and the way they live. Yann Martel wrote: “These are the circumstances that allow us to reinvent ourselves and the world around us. » Denny finds himself in certain circumstances in which he is forced to change his life. Enzo's purchase, Eve's death and his legal battle with the Twins led him to constantly reinvent himself. When Denny's late wife Eve dies, his entire world is changed. Trish and Maxwell - the evil twins - plot against Denny by dragging him into a major legal battle. As a result, Denny is forced to sacrifice major opportunities to gain custody of his daughter, Zoë. “I appreciate your generous offer,” he [Denny] said. “But I'm afraid there are things that will prevent me from leaving this country – or even this state – at the moment. So I must refuse. (Stein 276) Luca Pantoni – a man who worked at Ferrari – asked Denny if he wanted to move to Italy with his family where he could test cars for a living. With the major legal battle underway, Denny had to politely decline the offer. Knowing Denny's personality, it would have been difficult for him to refuse such an attractive offer, but at that moment he had to think of his family first. After Eve, Zoë is the most important person in Denny's life. Eve's death was unexpected for Denny and Zoë, but Denny couldn't let his sadness and frustration show... middle of paper ...... Enzo to guide him and help him through the situations. Living with Enzo was almost like living with another human, they understood and respected each other. Having Enzo at Denny's side had helped him in many ways, but it had also changed the way he lived and the way he thought. In the novel The Art Of Racing In The Rain, there are situations in which Denny finds himself and in which he is forced to reinvent himself. and change your habits. The legal battle between Denny and the twins tests his strength and attempts to ruin his family. Eve's death causes Denny to adapt and figure out how to move on while keeping the family together. Ultimately, bringing Enzo into his life forces Denny to sacrifice his time and money. At the same time, he finds a companion he can trust. Everyone goes through changes in their lives; the moment when we must choose how to react is the most important.