od, there was also the relevance of his character, as he grew to be older man of intelligence. This evidence is shown clearly through his work and attitudes, starting with his quiet and overly concerned nature. With Diana, he delayed to tell her how he really felt, only because he wanted to spare her the anguish. As well, he did not respond to the strange visits at the Staunton’s because they were both life long friends. Dunstan also plunged into his beliefs in the connection of saints and Mrs. Dempster . He seemed to welcome it, and it was also one of the main influences of his writing as a professor. In expansion to Mrs. Dempster’s influence of his work, there was also the inspiration of Paul and his oddities that inspired him in a biography to do other works. So guilt was the largest and most ironic influence of Dunstan’s experiences as a child, and as a man. Percy’s childhood was affected in conjunction to Dunstan’s and Paul’s lives. His character as a boy was somewhat of the same as when he was older. After he left Deptford, Percy also changed his name: He was now Boy Staunton, and it suited him admirably. (108) Along with his character, his name ironically reflected his childhood. He threw the snowball at Mrs. Dempster, then ran away. Percy cheated on his wife, and delayed at the fact that it was an immoral thing to do. Then after his marriage did not work out, he then again ran away, leaving even his cherished daughter behind. No doubt these actions reflected an immaturity that could only be from a young boy who took no punishment or responsibility of his actions. In Paul’s childhood, ...
