The theory of characterization is used to analyze the characteristics of Christopher. The characteristics of Christopher can be identified from his personal
description, he as seen by other characters, his speech, his reaction, his thought, and his manner.
Theory of conflict is applied to get a better understanding about conflicts that happen in ones life. In understanding what kinds of conflict that Christopher faces
during his life as an autistic boy. In order to know how Christopher solves the conflicts, I apply the theory of
conflict resolution. After I find out the interpersonal conflicts that Christopher faces, I will analyze how he solves the conflict based on the theory of conflict
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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY
This chapter is divided into three sections. The first section is subject matter which explains the content of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Night Time . The second section is approach which explains the approach that I
use in this study. The third is procedures which contain series of steps in conducting this study.
A. Subject Matter
The subject of analysis in this thesis is a novel entitled The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- Time
by Mark Haddon. It was written and published in 2003. The novel was originally published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape, Ltd.,
London. It was reprinted by Vintage Books in 2003. It consists of 226 pages. The story tells about a 15 year-old boy named Christopher who is autistic. The
story tells how Christopher lives in the society and faces many conflicts. One day he finds his neighbour’s dog named Wellington killed. He decides to solve the
mystery of the death of the dog. His father forbids him to do the investigation but still keeps continuing the investigation. He also writes his investigation about the
murder of the dog in a book. As an autistic boy, he has difficulties in interacting and communicating with
other people, it makes him involved in conflicts with other people. It can be seen when Christopher face a conflict with a policeman who asks him some questions
about the death of dog. It makes him confused because the policeman asks many questions to him quickly. Finally, he hits the policeman because he does not like
being touched by the policeman. He also faces a conflict with his father. The conflict happens because when he
forgets putting his book about the investigation about the murder of the dog in the kitchen. His father, incidentally, finds and reads the book. He is really angry with
Christopher and throws away the book. Christopher searches his book in his fathers room. Accidentally, he finds some letters from his mother. He is really
surprised to know that his mother is still alive because his father has told him that his mother has passed away. His father also admits that he has killed the dog. His
confession makes Christopher frightened because for him, a murderer is an evil person and he should be punished. After knowing that his father kills the dog, he
decides to live with his mother. He starts a remarkably brave experience by going to London to find his mother. Finally he finds his mother and lives with her. But
one day, he has to go back to his home town to do his A math level. He goes back to his hometown with his mother because he is still afraid of his father. At the end
of the story he succeeds in doing his A math level.
B. Approach
In conducting this study, the psychological approach is applied. It is because this study focuses on the main character’s interpersonal conflicts, which are a part
of psychological aspects. So, the psychological approach is applied. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
