Secondly, this study obtained theories on character-characterization, personality and personality development. The theories were used in order to make
deeper analysis on how the personality development and what environmental determinant that influenced the character of Bill Macneil.
Thirdly, the writer answered the questions in the problem formulation. In answering the first problem formulation the theories of character and
characterization by Murphy in Understanding Unseen: An Introduction to English Poetry and Novel for Overseas Students, and Abrams’ A Glossary of Literary
Terms are used. After finding the character and characterization of Bill Macneil, the writer tried to answer the second and third problem formulations using the
theories of personality and personality development as it stated in the previous chapter. Finally, the conclusion will be drawn based on the analysis.
CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
The focus of the study is the influence of the environmental determinant towards Bill Macneil’s personality development. In the first part, the writer wants
to analyze the characteristics of Bill Macneil. The second part is to analyze what aspects of environmental determinant that influences Bill Macneil’s personality
development. The third part is to analyze what is the most significant aspect of environmental development that plays the important role towards Bill Macneil’s
personality development.
A. Characterization of Bill Macneil
In order to understand Bill Macneil’s personality development, the writer wants to give brief description of Bill Macneil’s characterization in order to reveal
his personality. Bill can be categorized into dynamic or round character, since his character develops from beginning of the story until the end of the story. His
characteristics before and after he experienced World War II are quite different. In this part, the writer firstly wants to analyze Bill Macneil’s characteristics before
he experienced World War II, and then his characteristics after he experienced World War II.
1. Characterization of Bill Macneil before He Experienced World War II.
From his personal description, Bill Macneil is described as a smart person. This description can be seen from his conversation with his father.
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