6 will be encouraged to read novels because they can learn how to enjoy literary
study. The fifth is that this thesis can be a reference for future researchers who are planning to obtain more understanding about racism and tolerance in this novel.
F. Definition of terms
Definition of terms is elaborated in this study to avoid misunderstanding when the readers try to comprehend the content of this study. There are three
definitions of term which are discussed in this part, namely character, personality, personality development, racism and mockingbird.
1. Character
Abrams 1981, p. 20 states that characters are the persons in a dramatic or narrative work that is expressed in what they say e.g. the dialogue and what they
do e.g. the action. Thus, in this study, characters are individuals in a narrative work who have characteristics or traits which contribute to the development of the
story. Those characteristics can be seen from what they say and what they do.
2. Personality
According to Hurlock 1974, ―the term ‗personality‘ is derived from the Latin word persona which refers to a theatrical mask wear by Roman actors in
Greek dramas‖ p.6. Most of the definitions accepted today are patterned by Hall and Lindsey 1957 who state
that ―personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his characteristic
behavior and thought‖ p.81.
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3. Personality Development
The word ‗development‘ according to Hall 1966 means the changes happening to human being during their lifetimes. According to Hurlock 1974,
―personality development has been regarded as a practical force in determining success or failure in life‖ p.8. Personality development occurs by the interaction
of temperament, character, and environment. Scout Finch‘s personality development grows as time goes by. Experiences which she goes through
automatically have shaped her personality development. In this study, personality development refers to development in human‘s personality such as their thought
and behavior that they receive from their experience.
4. Racism
According to Boyd and Worcester 1968, racism is a kind of humanity belief divided into genetically different origins, called races p.316. As stated by
Tyson 2011, racism also becomes a support for imperialism institution of slavery and for the denial of human and civil rights to people of color p.211.
Therefore, in this study racism is a separation between The Whites and The African Americans because they think they are different.
5. Mockingbird
