As we continue our life journey, we find that the past typically integrates with the present. In the novel "The Diviners" by Margret Laurence, the protagonist, Morag, ventures on her journey of self-discovery. During her pilgrimage, Morag's conflicts with herself and society as a whole bring out the fundamental tenet of her character: her perseverance. While there were other external factors that had an effect, Morag's invincible will was built primarily from her experiences in childhood, adulthood, and the ancestral past. From an early age, Morag learns the importance of strength and belief through her childhood experiences. During the first years of his life, his mother and father both died of polio. After Mrs. Pearl forbids her from seeing her parents during their final hours, Morag forcefully rejects Mrs. Pearl's comforting arms. “You're a brave girl,” says Mrs. Pearl. “Yes, you definitely are”” (Laurence 14). This event is the first instance in which another character witnesses Morag's emotional strength. As she ages during school, she is known as a tough but disobedient child. She doesn't feel obligated to please anyone, and she never allows herself to appear weak or vulnerable because "she's not a little flower, that's why. That will be the day he tries to please a living soul. (Laurence 15) This is just a taste of what's to come; Morag's early life greatly influences her later character, as is typical for anyone. As she transitions into adulthood, Morag continues to show her inner strength. During his time in Toronto, he shows no signs of fear. She is an independent woman through and through, even after marrying Brooke Skelton. While many women succumb... middle of paper, ...g's tenacity and grit are shaped by her diverse life experiences as a wife, student, and daughter. The loss of his parents at a young age is a crucial moment in his life, as it requires the utmost mental strength to shake it off. Her abusive relationship with Brooke tests her resolve by forcing her to follow what society dictates or forcing her to go against it. Ancestral tales of the past ignite pride in her heart as she follows in Piper Gunn's footsteps, whether myth or legend. These experiences continue throughout his life. It embodies every person, while remaining true to their personal identity and ideals. This shows his incredible inner strength. It demonstrates that on the journey that is life, a person's identity is formed not by what they discover, but by what they experience and what they continue to experience.