1.2 The Problems of Analysis
Man has to face various problems such social, economic, and psychological problem in his life. One of the psychological problems is
psychological disorder. In this case, the psychological disorder is raping and murder. As its title indicates, the analysis in this thesis focuses on psychological
disorder. Statements of the problem are as follows: 1. How mental balance could make Mr. Harvey in The Lovely Bones to be a
rapist? 2. How mental balance could make Mr. Harvey in The Lovely Bones to be a
killer?
1.3 The Purposes of Analysis
As its statement of problem indicates, the purposes in this thesis are as follows:
1. To find out how mental balance could make Mr. Harvey in The Lovely Bones to be a rapist
2. To find out how mental balance could make Mr. Harvey in The Lovely Bones to be a killer
Universitas Sumatera Utara
1.4 The Significance of the Study
This study expected to provide some significance especially for English literature students and readers in general. They are to contribute reading material
or information about psychological disorder particularly for students who deal with as major subject and to enrich knowledge for reader or especially student of
English literature in studying literature especially of Alice Sebold’s work.
1.5 The Method of Analysis
According to Kirk and Miller 1986:9, there are two kinds of method in
analyzing; they are quantitative and qualitative method. Quantitative method includes every kind research that based on calculation, number or quantity. In
other hand, qualitative method includes every kind research that not based on calculation.
In analyzing, I use qualitative descriptive method. This method is a scientific procedure to get conclusion from particular thing to general idea based
on the theory. I use Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones, as the main source of data. I use some steps in doing this analysis. First, I read whole novel to get deep
understanding about the novel. Second, I select the important information about the sexual disorder indication in the novel. Third, I quote the text and make the
quotation as the data to support the analysis. Fourth, I would make interpretation based on the data that found in the novel and I collect some books to support my
analysis.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Based on Theory of Literature, there are two methods in analyzing a literary work: intrinsic and extrinsic Wellek, 1955. Intrinsic method approaches
the literary works from internal factor, the text. Such as rhythm, rhyme, scheme, form, mood, etc. In the other hand, extrinsic method approaches the literary works
from external factors such as biography, autobiography, psychology, philosophy, history, society, religion, etc. Therefore, it is clear enough that I use the extrinsic
method in analyzing my thesis.
1.6 The Review of Related Literature