In the book Dodger, the setting influences the actions of the main character, Dodger. The effect of the setting on Dodger's character can be seen in two different scenes in the book. When Dodger finds Grandpa in the sewers after the storm, the storm plays a central role in his behavior. Then, when he is in a crowded pub with Charlie, the setting of the pub itself influences the way Dodger expresses his feelings about his childhood. In these examples, the setting plays an important role in Dodger's experiences and actions. When Dodger rushes after the storm, he finds Grandpa on the verge of death. "Dodger walked around the rat and entered the smaller sewer, which was half-blocked with debris - mostly pieces of wood, some sharp as knives - and all the other trash that had been dislodged last night." Because of the storm, the atmosphere of the sewers changes from a place familiar to Dodger to an unfamiliar place. Since Dodger grew up in the sewers, he was very accustomed to navigating through them with ease and he knew the sewers well. The context of the storm and the resulting chaos modifies his behavior towards the sewers. Instead of being a natural navigator, he becomes hesitant and navigates his way through them. Additionally, in addition to the physical challenges that the storm creates, the context of the storm also creates emotional turmoil for Dodger. “But to Dodger's astonished look it appeared that most of the debris was a man, and this man did not look well; there was nothing quite there where one eye should have been, but the other was now opening and he was looking Dodger in the face. It stank, the face Dodger looked at, and he shivered, because he knew it. He said: "It's"... middle of paper...... also makes it so that he is alone when he finds grandpa on the verge of death. Dodger is then tasked with helping Grandpa die in a respectful manner. The second example in which the setting influences his actions is when he is with Charlie at the pub. Even though Dodger is quite uncomfortable in this situation, he does what is out of character and confides in Charlie about his personal life. So, these two examples bring me to my final point. Due to the setting, Dodger changes as a character and does some very surprising things; he tells Charlie about his personal life, something that Charlie didn't need to know, thus violating his rule of thumb of not telling people what they don't need to know. Each new situation creates challenges for Dodger to overcome, but the setting of each of these scenes makes him evolve as a character..