Impact of environment on character from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
In these grim and desolate streets of Coketown, where the smoke belches from the chimneys and the factories hum incessantly, the characters of its inhabitants are molded and shaped by the harsh environment that surrounds them. Here, where the pursuit of profit reigns supreme and the human heart is hardened by the relentless drive for efficiency and productivity, we see how the soul of man is worn down, stripped of all tenderness and compassion.
In this bleak and unforgiving landscape, we encounter characters like Thomas Gradgrind, a firm believer in the principles of fact and reason, who values logic above all else and sees emotions as nothing but worthless sentiment. His strict and rigid upbringing of his children reflects the utilitarian ethos of Coketown, where emotions are suppressed and individuality is stamped out in the name of progress.
Similarly, we see the effects of this environment on the character of Stephen Blackpool, a humble and hardworking man who i...
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