Richard faced several challenges as a teenager in the novel. His father forced him to hunt but he refused to kill innocent animals. His passion for writing poetry was not supported by his family either, with his father saying poetry would fill his head with foolish ideas. However, Richard still pursued his love of poetry. Richard was also different from his classmates who hated him for writing poetry and being friends with Hannah. Despite these challenges, Richard stayed true to himself by ignoring his classmates and maintaining his friendship with Hannah. The presentation concludes that patience is key to overcoming challenges without causing further problems.