Constructor not called c++ -

i have code in dll:

game::game(int width, int height)    : world(width, height),      renderer("game", 800, 600),      font(),      text(),      keyboard() {     // code } 

keyboard pointer keyboard object. code inside constructor called, keyboard object remains null. why object not being created?

the keyboard constructor:

keyboard() {  = new key('a');  b = new key('b');  c = new key('c');  d = new key('d');  e = new key('e');  f = new key('f');  g = new key('g');  h = new key('h');  = new key('i');  j = new key('j');  k = new key('k');  l = new key('l');  m = new key('m');  n = new key('n');  o = new key('o');  p = new key('p');  q = new key('q');  r = new key('r');  s = new key('s');  t = new key('t');  u = new key('u');  v = new key('v');  w = new key('w');  x = new key('x');  y = new key('y');  z = new key('z');   0 = new key('0');  1 = new key('1');  2 = new key('2');  3 = new key('3');  4 = new key('4');  5 = new key('5');  6 = new key('6');  7 = new key('7');  8 = new key('8');  9 = new key('9');   arrow_up = new key(' ');  arrow_down = new key(' ');  arrow_left = new key(' ');  arrow_right = new key(' ');   shift = new key(' '); } 

how cause keyboard constructor called?

if keyboard pointer syntax should be

game::game(int width, int height)   : world(width, height),     renderer("game", 800, 600),     keyboard(new keyboard) { ... } 

the same should done text/font if they're pointers.

i don't want offend you, quite basic question how pointers/instances work in c++. if you're learning c++ writing , trying code before reading language please consider investing time on reading first instead.

the reason c++ horrible language learn experimentation 2 main reasons:

1. not logical. of c++ rules consequence of evolution of language , of committee decisions. obvious answer problem not correct 1 in c++. way know language read it.

2. the language main philosophy programmers never make mistakes. in other languages when make mistake "runtime error angel" stops program , tells went wrong. in c++ instead when make mistake "undefined behavior daemon" takes legal ownership of code , try hard cause possible damage, example making program running anyway silently , nicely while until decide show someone, , crashing @ point.

the mix 1 + 2 dangerous: language complex , not told mistakes. favor instead , read first a c++ book cover cover.