influence Duddy Kravitz. Duddy's father, Max Kravitz, who died when Duddy was very young, was once an apprentice to Hersh. Jacob Hersh is an established businessman in St. Urbain, Quebec, where Duddy grows up. Hersh is a shrewd and successful entrepreneur, known for his cunning and ambition. While Duddy admires Hersh's success he does not seek his influence or guidance
Duddy's actions and motivations in the novel are driven by his own desires, ambitions and struggles, rather than by any direct influence from Jacob Hersh. Duddy's journey of self-discovery and moral growth throughout the novel is a result of his personal experiences and interactions with other characters, such as his uncle Benjy and his friend Virgil.