happens to release the energy Beyond 48-50. For example, a runner wins a competition. She suddenly returns to the person next to her and gives a big hug to
that person. The person in this case becomes the object-choice of the winner to release her happiness. This defense mechanism influences by the id, ego and
superego. Displacement occurs when the ego satisfies the id and fails the superego
through realizing the energy of the id. On the other hand the superego gives forces to the id not to do what the id wants to do. The reason is the pleasure principle is
not appropriate with the morality principle.
2.2 Theoretical Framework
This study concerns with the theory of character, the theory of characterization, the theory of psychology. In theory of psychology, I only focus on
Freud’s personality structure and Freud’s defense mechanisms. Considering that Ed Boone becomes the focus of the analysis, the theory of character and the theory of
characterization are applied to analyze how Ed Boone is described in this novel. This study also uses Freud’s theory about three mental structure of personality to
analyze Mr. Boone personality, which is described in this novel. In order to find the important point in understanding and identifying the motives of Mr. Boone for
killing Wellington, the theory of personality structure and defense mechanisms are used.
2.3 Criticism
Mark Haddon was born on September 26, 1962, in Northampton. He is a novelist and poet. During 1983 and 1984, he did many kinds of jobs, including
working with children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. In 2003, his popular novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, that won many
awards, was published. This novel tells about a boy named Christopher John Francis Boone with autistic spectrum. Therefore, there are some critics from
Kimbofo, Nick Edwards and Weebuns “The Curious” 1-2. Kimbofo from London says that he loves this story. It is because this novel
has narrator’s unique voice, careful balance between bleak comedy and great sadness, simple language and strong characteristic of the central character,
Christopher. Because of these points, readers can see deeply the world of one autistic boy through his emotionally dissociated mind.
Moreover, Nick Edwards argues that this story is wonderful and appropriate to be discussed. He also says, “This story really gives an insight into a mind which,
in some ways, is far more developing than the mind of an “ordinary” person”. Therefore, Weebuns also praises Haddon. He said, “Haddon has created a
wonderfully brilliant character. His depiction of Christopher’s world is deeply moving, very funny and utterly convincing.” For him Christopher is empathic
protagonist.
2.4 Context of the Novel
