Macneil’s personality development presented in the novel. Third, it is meant to identify the most significant aspect of environmental determinant which
influences his personality development.
D. Definition of Terms 1. Personality and Personality Development
Personality is somebody’s set of characteristics, the totality of somebody’s attitudes, interests, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, social roles, and
other individual traits that endure over long period of time Webster, 2005:1083. According
to International Encyclopedia of Psychology, personality is
defined as the unique combination of thought, feelings, and behavior that make the individual distinct from others 1996: 1228.
In Hurlock’s
Personality Development, Allport defines that personality development is a stage in growth of constantly changing and evoking processes
within an individual. Furthermore, it determines his or her uniqueness in speech, in relations to people and things, in mannerism, in fantasy, and in other ways
directed towards the specific goal to adjust to his or her environment 1974:7.
2. Environmental Determinant
Environmental is something related to the environment Webster, 2005: 479. While determinant is the factor that causes or influences something
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edition state that there are two determinants, they are genetic and environmental determinant. Environmental determinant gives the biggest
contribution towards someone’s personality. Environmental determinant consists of culture, social class, family and peers 1997: 9
CHAPTER II THEORETICAL REVIEW
A. Review of Related Studies
In the absorbing, epic tradition of The Winds of War, the Macneils of Tokyo is novel of war, passion, and divided family loyalties. The Macneil family
is torn apart by the horrors of war, which is consuming Asia as strife, intrigue, and romance inevitably follow. The Macneils of Tokyo is a storytelling gem from a
prolific author, a perfect beach read for all lovers of family sagas, historical fiction, and gripping adventure novels.
http:www.powells.combiblio?show=TRADE20PAPER:NEW:97808048323 66:14.95 reviews 13 March 2008
The Macneils of Tokyo is a compelling story of the victims caught in the maelstrom, and a sad testimony of the survivors who have managed to endure and
it is about the Macneil family who is torn by war. The Macneils of Tokyo is mostly about the Japanese tradition, culture and society. Furthermore, Seward combines
intrigue, romance, and adventure in World War II especially in Japan. Editor’s Note on The Macneils of Tokyo.
A review about the author can be seen from Raymond G. Wilson. He says that living more than 25 years in Japan, Seward knows it all well and has a lively
gift with words. The Macneils of Tokyo sets the stage for this later period and is equally delightful, maybe better. The Macneils of Tokyo will be appreciated
especially by those who have walked the streets and alleys of Tokyo; but watch
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