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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis is a study of the effects of
environment to the main character, Gregor Melekhov, in
Mikhail Sholokov's And Quiet Flows The Don. Since
Gregor lives in two different conditions of
environment, the thesis writer is curious to know how
Gregor Melekhov leads his life before the wars and what
happens to him during the wars condition. From the
discussion it is revealed that someone's different
environment effect someone's character traits and make
someone's react differently to each of it. Before the
wars, Gregor lives in a comfortable life together with
his family. Yet, this setting does not make him become
a good person, he is passive, irresponsible, weak, and
selfish. However, in the different environment, that
is during the wars which can be considered bad since
there is a lot of suffering and violence, Gregor reacts
differently, Gregor becomes a brave, responsible,
thoughtful, and unselfish person. Finally the thesis
writer can conclude that settings influence much on
Gregor Melekhov's character traits and the setting in
the wars is the most influential setting that changes
Gregor's character. The setting or environment can
lead someone to be a good and mature person as Gregor.
This also proves the power of setting which can make
someone's character not stick on one particular type.