Asked by Ciara

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?

An adversary is generally considered to be a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You have the definition right. Now -- who in "Hard Times" is the adversary?

Answered by Ciara
Stephen Blackpool ?
Answered by Ciara
or Charles Dickens ?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Please copy the paragraph in which "adversary" appears in your excerpt.

Answered by Ciara
I don't see it :(
Answered by Rick
Is it Bounderby?
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