scholarly journals Elaine Risley’s Character Development in Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye

Lexicon ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Afifah Widyaningrum ◽  
Eddy Pursubaryanto
Keyword(s):  
Young Woman ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Margaret Atwood ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Virgin Mary ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Library Research

This research explores the character development of Elaine Risley, the main character of the novel Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood (2009), throughout her childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and adulthood years. The objectives of this research are to explain how the character of Elaine Risley develops in Cat’s Eye and to examine the factors which affect Elaine Risley’s character development. This research employs the objective approach proposed by Abrams (1976) as its theoretical framework and the library research as its method of research. The results show that Elaine Risley always experiences development in her character throughout her life; she develops from a bullied little girl in her childhood, a mean but passionate girl in her adolescence, and an independent young woman in her early adulthood to finally become a woman who struggles to let go of her past in her adulthood. Elaine Risley’s character development is affected by several factors, namely, Toronto as her environment, her experiences with bullying, the men and women in the society around her, her own paintings, the cat’s eye marble, and the Virgin Mary.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF NATHANIEL FROM JONATHAN STROUD’S BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY: THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND

Lexicon ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Delia Arnindita Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristic ◽  
Character Development ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Intensive Reading ◽  
Griffith’S Theory

This research is aimed at studying about the character development of someone. The development character is based on a novel Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. The discussion of this research is limited to the analysis of Nathaniel’s character development as the main character.The study of character development of Nathaniel from ordinary little boy to ambitious boy is important in this story because he is the main character and to prove that someone’s personality changed because of his past. For this reason, an objective approach suggested by Abrams is applied in this research. The definition of character development by Griffith which is used as the reference is also used to know whether the dynamic characteristic of Nathaniel is in accordance with the theories suggested by Griffith. The Library research is used in collecting the data. It includes doing intensive reading on the novel and finding the evidences through the plot.By doing the analysis, it turns out that Nathaniel’s character has changed from ordinary to ambitious boy because of his past. This finding is actually in accordance with Griffith’s theory of dynamic characteristic.

scholarly journals Self-Actualization in Main Character’s Life Journey in "The Bell Jar"

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fadhli Nur Farid ◽  
Mohamad Ikhwan Rosyidi
Keyword(s):  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
New Criticism ◽  
True Self ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Life Journey ◽  
Needs Theory

Self-actualization is term that is commonly used in psychology theories. The term can be simply translated as the full realization of someone’s potential or true self. This study was conducted to analyze the life journey of the main character of The Bell Jar in achieving herself-actualization. The purposes of this study are to describe the character of the main character in The Bell Jar and to describe the main character in achieving self-actualization and how it is portrayed in the novel. This study was done using a descriptive qualitative method and using Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs theory and New Criticism theory to explain the main character and her journey in achieving self-actualization in the form of words. The object of the study was the novel The Bell Jar and this study focused on Esther Greenwood as the main character.  List of an observational sheet was used as the research instrument and the data was taken through library research. The analysis was conducted by interpreting Esther’s utterances and actions using New Criticism theory to describe Esther’s characterization and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs theory to describe Esther’s self-actualization. The study results showed that Esther’s self-actualization is the results of her being able to fulfill her previous stages both directly and indirectly before reaching self-actualization stage along her life journey. Keywords: Characterization, Hierarchy of Human Needs, Life Journey, New Criticism, Self-actualization

scholarly journals Moralitas dalam Novel 728 Hari Ibu Jembatanmu Menuju Surga Karya Djono W.Oesman

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Eka Ayu Permata Sari ◽  
Ida Bagus Jelantik ◽  
I Ketut Nama
Keyword(s):  
Setting Time ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Structural Theory ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
True Story ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Three Stages

Novel 728 Hari Ibu Jembatanmu Menuju Surga by Djono W.Oesman was chosen as research data for several reasons. First, because this novel is a best seller. Second, this novel tells the true story of a person. Third, this novel has many useful references to morality. The analysis of this resersch uses structural theory and moral value theory as formulated by Burhan Nurgiyantoro’s. Structural theory discusses the object of research in the intrinsic elements that build and literary work, among others, characterization, plot, and setting. Moral value theory is uused analyze the morality contained in the novel. The method used in this research is the library research method with reading, listening, and note taking techniques. Then, the data were analyzed using the analytical descriptive method. The results of this study consist of two parts. First, the structure of the novel 728 Hari:IJMS, the characters in the novel are the main character, Eva Meliana Santi, and additional characters, namely Sugiarti, Badarudin, Ryantori Ahmad, and Winantyo Adi Tamtomo (Nanan). The flow used consisnts of three stages, namely the initial stages, the middle stages, and the final stages. The setting of this novel is divided into three, namely place setting, time setting, and social setting. Second, the morality contained in the novel 728 Hari:IJMS and the moral of the main character in dealing with life’s problems.

scholarly journals THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF ‘BEN’ IN GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON'S STORY THROUGH ERIKSON'S PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-270
Author(s):  
Cicilia Angelis AGM ◽  
Ira Miranti ◽  
Nina Dwiastuty
Keyword(s):  
Character Development ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Psychological Development ◽  
School Age ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aims to identify and provide a description of the development of the main character in the film Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Thomas Carter based on the approach of textual literary psychology through qualitative descriptive techniques, namely listening, observing, and copy-writing. Erikson's theory of psychological development, which reviews the development of the character influenced by those who are nearby becoming the focal point of the discussion - in terms of dialogue, action-reaction, and the situation depicted in the film. The findings in this study are four stages of character development from eight stages, namely school age, adolescence, early adulthood, and adulthood, at each stage, there are two elements namely dystonic (disruptive) and syntonic (harmony).

scholarly journals Ecological Crisis And Exploitation Of Women in Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Riyani Vadilla
Keyword(s):  
Margaret Atwood ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Ecological Crisis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Illegal Logging ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

The problem of ecological crisis and exploitation of women is a topic that is often discussed today because it occurs in various parts of the world. The natural conditions and fate of women both in developing and developed countries are in an alarming condition because the development and exploitation of nature causes water, soil and air pollution. Women who use nature for their daily needs with development are forced to become objects of capitalist patriarchal exploitation. In addition, the degradation of nature due to the interference of science and technology causes the degradation of natural ecosystems so that the survival of other living things such as plants and animals is disrupted. This descriptive study aims to examine the issue of ecological crisis and exploitation of women found in the novel Surfacing by Margaret Atwood by using the ecofeminism theory of Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies. This research uses 3 variables: 1. Reduction of women's uterus, 2. Development, 3. Exploitation . This research is a library research. To see the colors of representation, researchers used the theory of ecofeminism introduced by Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies. The results showed an ecological crisis and exploitation of women found in the novel Surfacing, namely (1) the reduction of the womb of women with the presence of modern science, (2) pornography of women and exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, (3) development and illegal logging for various interests industry

scholarly journals Characterization and Three Dimensions of the Main Character in Looking for Alaska

HUMANIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
I Ketut Suardi Utama ◽  
Putu Ayu Asty Senja Pratiwi ◽  
I Made Sena Darmasetiyawan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This study is entitled “Characterization and Three Dimensions of the Main Character in Looking For Alaska”. This study is concerned with the method of the characterization based on the three dimensions of the main character and intrinsic elements in the novel. The main purpose of this study is to find out how the author presents the main character in terms of the physiological, psychological, and sociological dimensions. This study was based on library research and used documentation method in collecting data. Then the data obtained were analyzed descriptively using descriptive qualitative method. Some theories of characterization were used such as the theory of characterization proposed by Kenney (1966), the theory of character dimensions by Egri (1960). The data source of this study is a novel entitled Looking For Alaska by John Green (2011). The analysis started with the overview of the biography of John Green and that was followed by the synopsis of the novel, and the data was categorized based on the theories. Based on Kenney’s theory, the main character is shaped through the mixing method of the characterization. In addition, based on Egri’s theory, there are three character dimensions (physiological, psychological, and sociological) involved in the shaping and presentation of the main character.  

scholarly journals KETIDAKADILAN GENDER DALAM NOVEL PEREMPUAN DI TITIK NOL KARYA NAWAL EL-SAADAWI

TELAGA BAHASA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
NFN Suparman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Gender Inequity ◽  
Men 2 ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Gender Inequities

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan ketidakadilan gender dalam bidang sosial, politik dan ekonomi serta bentuk perlawanan tokoh utama dalam Perempuan di Titik Nol, novel Karya Nawal el-Saadawi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan bersifat deskriptif  kualitatif. Sumber data adalah novel Perempuan di Titik Nol Karya Nawal el-Saadawi yang diterbitkan oleh Yayasan Obor Indonesia 2006. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa kutipan kata, frasa, klausa, kalimat dan paragraf dari novel. Dari hasil penelitian ini, ditemukan dua hal yakni, 1) ketidakadilan gender dalam bidang sosial pada novel Perempuan di Titik Nol berupa tindakan kekerasan, penghinaan dan pelecehan terhadap tokoh utama serta cacian dari kaum laki-laki. Ketidakadilan gender dalam bidang politik berupa batasan untuk memperoleh pendidikan dan dibatasinya ruang bagi kaum perempuan untuk terlibat dalam ranha politik. Ketidakadilan gender dalam bidang ekonomi pada novel Perempuan di Titik Nol berupa beban kerja yang dialami oleh tokoh Firdaus yang sangat padat sehingga dia harus bekerja keras untuk bertahan hidup. Bentuk perlawanan tokoh utama dalam Novel Perempuan di Titik Nol berupa perlawanan tokoh utama terhadap proses stereotip, subordinasi marginal dan kekerasan terhadap perempuan.Kata kunci: novel, ketidakadilan gender, feminisme  This research aimed to reveal and describe gender inequity in Perempuan di Titik Nol novel by Nawal el-Saadawi in social, political, and economic sectors and the main character’s resistance. This is a library research using descriptive qualitative method. Data source of this study is Perempuan di Titik Nol novel by Nawal el-Saadawi, published by Yayasan Obor Indonesia in 2006. Data of the research are quoted words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs from the novel Perempuan di Titik Nol by Nawal el-Saadawi. The results of this study discovered 3 issues, i.e. 1) gender inequities in social sector in the novel Perempuan di Titik Nol are the main character experienced many acts of violence, humiliation, and harassment against her as well as insult from men, 2) gender inequities in politic sphere are a limitation to obtain education and space for women to be involved in politic field, and 3) gender inequities in economic sector are the workload experienced by Firdaus is extremely heavy so he must work hard to be able to survive. The main character’s resistance in the novel Perempuan di Titik Nol is the resistance to the stereotyping, marginal subordination, or violence against women.Keywords: novel, gender inequity, feminism

scholarly journals The Influence of Nature toward the Main Character’s Self-Realization in David Malouf’s An Imaginary Life: an Eco-Critical Reading

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Faridz Al-Anshari ◽  
Marliza Yeni
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Past Life ◽  
Descriptive Method

This article discusses David Malouf’s novel entitled An Imaginary Life from an eco-critical perspective. It examines certain symbols from nature that appear in the novel during the journey of Ovid, the main character, in the exile. The data is collected by applying library research methods. Primary data are all symbols from nature related to Ovid’s journey and the formation of his new identity in the exile. Meanwhile, the secondary data are all information from books and articles related with archetypal symbols and criticism. The result of analysis is presented by the descriptive method. The analysis results in two conclusions. Firstly, nature that is presented as wild at the beginning of the story turns into a home for the main character at the end of the story. Secondly, nature, represented by some symbols, evidently plays an important role in making Ovid embrace his new life and forms new identity apart from his past life as a famous poet back in Rome.

scholarly journals Hierarchy of human needs in the main character of beauty is a wound by Eka Kurniawan

COMMICAST ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Siska Siska
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Psychological Approach ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

On this research, the researcher has aim to find out the main character Dewi Ayu’s human needs and identify the most dominant needs. In this study, the researcher applied the psychological approach and theory of human needs. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The writer uses a library research method to collect the data. It means that the writer visit the library and reads the novel then read several related books. The main data is novel beauty is a wound by Eka Kurniawan, while supporting data is obtained from books, articles, and the internet. The result of this study can be explained that the main character can not totally fulfill well, such as: (1) the physiological needs of the main character can be fulfilled well because she is from a wealthy family (2) the safety can not be fulfilled due to factors in that era (3) the love and belonging need can be fulfilled well because the main character has a beautiful appearance (4) the esteem needs can be fulfilled because she is a famous figure at that time (5) self-actualization needs also can be fulfilled well because the main character is a brave and is able to position herself very well. From the five hierarchy needs the most dominant need is safety needs. 

scholarly journals An Analysis of Main Character’s Gender Dysphoria in Kim Fu’s Novel 'For Today I Am a Boy'

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sayyidah Nafiza Rafiz Hasibuan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Identity ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Gender Identity Disorder ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Is Theory ◽  
Significant Support

This thesis analyzed the transgender process in the main character. The purpose of this thesis is to find out and understand how that happens and to look for the two transgender causes found in the novel. The main character in this novel is a boy who always feels confused with his identity. He always tried to find out who he was, find out which identity he felt comfortable with. But as long as he was confused, he did not get significant support from his family, girlfriends and his friends to stay with the gender he had at that time, instead, they directed him to follow his conscience. All obstacles experienced by the boy in finding his true identity make this novel interesting to look deeper. The theory used to analyze is Theory by Susan Stryker and the concept of diagnostic criteria for gender identity disorder by the American Psychiatric Association. The research method used in this thesis is a qualitative method and library research. The author collected the data from the novel and from several sources of articles, books, and journals related to this thesis. The results of this thesis are to reveal the truth that transgender criteria are truly experienced by the main characters and get the causes of the transgender in his daily lives. Keywords: Dysphoria, Gender identity, Psychology, Transgender

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