Jude Fawley in Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure (1895) and Milad al-Osta in Mohamed Al-Naas's Khobz ‘Ala Tawelat al-Khal Milad [Bread on Uncle's Milad's Table] (2021) are encountered by psychological, mental and physical tribulations. However, they are characterized by their respective abilities to withstand, overcome or cope with strained circumstances. The present study scrutinizes Jude's and Milad's resilience by illuminating the causes and manifestations of their anguish and the chances they have to achieve tranquility, positivity and development. Methodologically, the paper sheds light on the definition of resilience at first. Then, it applies aspects of the definition to Jude's and Milad's resilience and their healing processes. The unhappy ending of each novel is also examined in light of character portrayal and development of the plot. The descriptive, analytical and comparative approaches are applied. The analysis of Jude's and Milad's resilience shows that their equipment with familial support, spiritual consistency, emotional sincerity, and craftsmanship enable them to remain productive amidst familial outrage, cruel apprenticeship, financial hardship, social ostracization, marital disputes, and sorrowful loss of children. Whereas Jude's physical death is due to deterioration in his health, Milad's psychological downfall occurs at a moment of promising prosperity.