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Impact of Environment on Personality Formation through the Novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens

환경이 성격형성에 미치는 영향; 찰스 디킨스의 소설 "올리버 트위스트" 중심으로

  • Yang, Jungwon (Dept. of Liberal Arts, Hansei Univ.)
  • 양정원 (한세대학교 교양학부)
  • Received : 2024.03.06
  • Accepted : 2024.04.20
  • Published : 2024.05.31
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Abstract

In this papery, we study the diverse dynamics of human personality formation, examining the harmonious interplay between innate traits and the surrounding environment. Our focus is on Charles Dickens' renowned work, "Oliver Twist," where Dickens underscores the critical role of both the environment and innate traits in shaping personalities. We explore Dickens' unique perspective, emphasizing the deep insights gained through his work. The paper outlines the research background, stressing the topic's importance and explaining the necessity of addressing this crucial issue. The significance of choosing "Oliver Twist" as the research subject is highlighted, underscoring its special relevance. The main content thoroughly investigates how innate traits and the environment profoundly influence individual personality formation. Contrary to common assumptions, Dickens' perspective unequivocally highlights the greater importance of innate traits. Our analysis supports this claim, examining key scenes and characters in "Oliver Twist." By exploring his distinctive viewpoint on the environment's impact on personality formation, we enhance understanding of theinteraction between innate traits and the environment. Focused on "Oliver Twist," our goal is to provide contemporary readers with profound insights into how personal characteristics evolve and are shaped by environmental factors, utilizing Dickens' masterpiece as a central reference point.

우리는 이 논문에서 인간의 성격이 자신의 내재적 특성과 환경과의 다양한 상호작용 즉, 환경에 순응할 것인가 환경을 극복할 것인가를 통해 어떻게 조화를 이루면서 형성되는지 대한 연구를 제시한다. 인격과 성격은 타고나기도 하지만 후천적 영향을 받는다. 우리는 해당 주제의 중요성을 강조하고, 이 핵심 문제를 살펴본다. 흥미롭게 몰입하여 읽을 수 있는 찰스 디킨스의 소설 "올리버 트위스트"를 연구 대상으로 선택한 의의를 살펴본다. 주인공에 중점을 두어 인간 내재적 특성과 주변 환경과의 상호작용을 하면서 성장하는 과정을 강조한다. 흔히 받아들여지는 가정과는 달리, 디킨스의 시각은 선천적 특성을 강조한다. 주인공 올리버를 통해 주변환경보다는 선천적 특성의 중요성을 강조하여 성격 형성에 큰 영향을 줌을 암시하고 있다. 두 원인 요소의 결정적인 영향을 강조하면서, 내재적 특성에 더 큰 비중을 둔다. 우리는 그의 작품을 통해 그의 시각과 주장을 살피고 확인해 보기로 한다. 그의 시각으로 환경이 성격 형성에 미치는 영향을 탐구함으로써, 우리는 선천적 특성과 환경 간의 복잡한 상호작용을 이해하고자 한다. 현대 독자들에게 성격 특성이 어떻게 진화하고 환경적 요인에 의해 형성되는지에 대한 주장을 제공하고, 전반적인 이해를 하는 것이 목표이다. 우리는 핵심적인 장면과 등장인물들을 검토함으로써 디킨스의 주장을 지지하지 않기로 한다. 그러나 어느 것을 지지하는가 라는 질문에 대한 대답은 독자들의 몫으로 둔다.

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