The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz written by Mordecai Richler has the primary character defined by his family and their situation. This character of Duddy Kravitz had to raise himself because his mother had died when he was young and everyone else in the family were too busy for him. This leads Duddy to grow up with no morals and ethics. Furthermore, Duddy begins to crave for attention and acceptance from his family. Most of Duddy's …
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…and everything for them. The Kravitz family always has a huge impact on every decision that Duddy makes throughout his whole life. The complete nature of Duddy Kravitz is developed because of his family. The family environment and the way they treat Duddy built Duddy's personality and ambitions. The character of Duddy acts like he is free and does what he wants, but in reality he is trapped by his family, only doing their will.