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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThe shaping of Sandy's character, the topic which the
thesis writer chooses, is interesting since in the novel,
Not Without Laughter, Hughes brilliantly draws a process of a
confused, young, and dependent boy over his position as black
in his environment to be a mature independent man. As Sandy
lives with his female family members without a father
presence, consciously or not he is predominately influenced
by them. The discussion is to show the aspects that
influence Sandy's character and -the process of the shaping of
his character. Sandy has come through many events in his
life, from his poor and uneducated life until he gets a
better life when he lives with aunt Tempy, from his being
dependent to his family and confused over his position as a
black boy until he becomes a mature and independent man. At
first Sandy is a dependent boy since he is loved by his
family very much and here it is clearly seen the influence of
his family. Moreover, during this time he is also confused
because of the unfair treatment-of racial discrimination that
he gets. Later on when he has to live with aunt Tempy, he
has to take care of himself and he is forced by his new
surroundings to be independent. Although it is hard for
him, he succeeds in getting along with his new life. Here,
it shows that the influence of his family affects his way in
facing his new life. From all the events and experiences
which he gets, he is able to find himself and to know what he
wants to do for his life. To support the analysis of the
shaping of Sandy's character, the thesis writer uses library
research, such as critics' opinions, any related theories and
concepts; and literary approach, such as character,
characterization and setting. By using this methodology, the
thesis writer finally can conclude that Sandy as the main
character is successful to be a mature and independent man
who knows what he wants to do with his life.