In the excerpt from Hard Times, Dickens refers to an “adversary.” What is the meaning of this word? In the context of the final paragraph of the excerpt, who or what is the adversary being discussed?

Question

An adversary is generally considered to be a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks.

Answer 1

You have the definition right. Now -- who in "Hard Times" is the adversary?

Answer 2

Stephen Blackpool ?

Answer 3

or Charles Dickens ?

Answer 4

Please copy the paragraph in which "adversary" appears in your excerpt.

Answer 5

I don't see it :(

Answer 6

Is it Bounderby?