motivation’s strength cannot be measured directly but indirectly because of the influence of values, skills, and opportunities p.152.
C. Theoretical Framework
In order to find the answer of the problem formulations, some theories that are explained before is used.
Before conducting this study, the writer chooses the appropriate approach. Psychological Approach turns out to be a suitable approach. Therefore, the writer
uses this approach. The theories of character and characterization are used by the writer to
analyze David Henry’s character as questions in the first problem formulation. The theories help the writer to study the main character further and determine his
characteristic. To answer the second question in the problem formulation, the writer uses the
theory of motivation and personality. By applying these theories, the writer can find out the real motivation of David in getting rid of his daughter and the process
when he makes the decision. The theories complement each other to find the true motivation.
CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY
This chapter consists of three parts, namely object of the study, approach of the study, and method of the study. The object of the study shows a brief
description about the novel The Memory Keepers’ Daughter and the story. The approach of the study consists of the approach in literature that the writer used to
analyze the novel and the reason why the approach is chosen. The last part is method of the study, where the writer explains the steps taken in the study.
A. Object of the Study
The subject matter of this study is a novel The Memory Keepers’ Daughter by Kim Edwards. The first edition of this novel was published in New York,
USA, by Penguin Group in 2005 and consists of 513 pages. The Memory Keepers’ Daughter is a touching novel about an orthopedic
surgeon, Dr. David Henry, who gets rid of his daughter, Phoebe, to an institution due to her condition. Actually, his wife, Norah, gave birth to a twin, a healthy
baby boy, Paul, and a baby girl with Down syndrome. Dr. Henry who helps his wife delivers the babies, knows that Phoebe suffers from Down syndrome by
seeing her physical appearance. Suddenly, he asks his nurse, Caroline Gill, to take Phoebe away. Caroline, who supposes to get rid of the baby, decides to raise her.
Norah, who knows that her daughter died feels so upset and sad. David who knows the truth, could not do anything except cheers her up. Seeing his wife
suffers, does not make him want to reveal the secret. He believes that his decision
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