One of the greatest figures in history of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., declared that “the ultimate measure of man is not where he stands at each moment. of comfort and convenience, but where he finds himself in times of challenge and controversy” (“The Man”). Indeed, the true inner self of man is revealed through the determination he shows when going through a difficult situation. This truth can also be applied to literature. In fact, this was specifically about the novel Questions and Answers by Vikas Swarup. The story is about a poor young man who grew up in a slum and must use all his abilities to win the first prize on a game show. He shows his true nature as a man in flashbacks to his early life, after every question he is asked. The human nature he possesses is what helps him succeed, not only on the game show, but also in his difficult and troubling personal life. Thus, the story depicts the true saving grace of human nature. In the novel Questions and Answers, Vikas Swarup demonstrates how, in a society where man is constantly challenged physically and mentally, man's redeeming qualities can help him achieve a better life. Firstly, Swarup reveals that man is determined to work hard to achieve a better life. a better life. For example, Ram is capable of performing difficult and risky work for long hours. Ram says: “I work all day at the foundry and don't come back until six in the evening. And melting metal is hard work. The molten iron suffocates you with its heat and your eyes are often blinded by the bright orange flames” (Swarup 45). It is clear that Ram works hard because he does a difficult and risky job that requires a lot of hard work. He proves he has what it takes to work in such a dangerous environment middle of paper ......ination. They do it to earn an income. In addition, Man is capable of learning from his life to contribute to his success. Ram's ability to access his deepest memories in his mind helps him win the top prize on a game show. Additionally, man's ability to achieve greater life can be achieved by remaining positive. With a positive mindset, Ramakrishna can ignore all the bad things happening in the world around him. Ram also uses a positive attitude to realize that he is lucky to have a job, even if it's not the best job. Ultimately, man is truly tested when he is placed in a position of challenge and controversy, not where he feels most comfortable. Man's position in questions and answers during challenges and controversies is always persistent. If man did not try to improve his life, he would continue to live the miserable life he has always lived..