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I somewhat agree with the statement that the doctor in "The Plague," changes. While I do think that the book in general displayed a stronger plot and character development than "Generosity," I do not think that, focusing on the singular character of the doctor, that he changes very much, despite his drastically changing environment. The only concern he seems to display throughout the entire novel is at the beginning when he is worried about his ailing wife. However, when plague symptoms keep continuing and becoming more prevalent, he only seems to think it is curious, although he does not seem to have any sort of strong or defining emotion towards his patients. So while he does detach himself as the novel continues, his initial level of attachment or emotion is questionable.