Youth

Main Characters and Their Development

• The main character of the book is a young man named John, who moves from South Africa to London in search of himself and his identity. At the beginning of the book, he is full of hope and ambition, aspiring to become a poet and writer. However, as the story unfolds, John faces difficulties adapting to the new city, loneliness, and disappointment in his dreams. His inner world is filled with doubts and insecurities, reflecting his struggle with personal and professional challenges. John goes through stages of self-analysis and reevaluation of his goals, making his development a central theme of the book.