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CHAPTER IV DISCUSSION

In this chapter, the researcher presents the discussion of the findings of the study. There are two sub chapters presented in this chapter; 1 the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder found in Amy’s actions and behaviors, and 2 the cause of Amy’s personality disorder. The first sub chapter focuses on identifying various actions and behaviors of Amy Dunne which are representing the characteristics of people with antisocial personality disorder, such as: 1 failure to conform social norms, 2 deceitfulness, 3 impulsivity, 4 irritability and aggressiveness, 5 reckless disregard for safety of self and others, 6 lack of remorse. The second sub chapter focuses on the cause of Amy’s personality disorder; i.e. role of peers.

A. The Characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder Found in Amy’s

Actions and Behaviors In order to know the kinds of actions and behaviors that reflect antisocial personality disorder, the research identifies the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder. According to American Psychiatric Association 2000: 645, antisocial personality disorder is a type of personality disorder that appears to be dramatic, emotional, and also erratic. It features pervasive pattern of disregard for, 38 and violation of, the rights of others American Psychiatric Association, 2000:645. A person can be diagnosed as having antisocial personality disorder if he or she is indicated by three or more of the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder American Psychiatric Association, 2000: 649. There are seven criteria of antisocial personality disorder according to American Psychiatric Association 2000: 649-650, which are failure to conform social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, irritability and aggressiveness, reckless disregard for safety of self and others, constant irresponsibility, and lack of remorse. The researcher finds out that Amy Dunne is indicated to have antisocial personality disorder because her actions and behaviors show six criteria of antisocial personality disorder. The further explanation, which is concentrated on Amy’s actions and behaviors that reflect on her personality disorder, will be discussed in the below section.

1. Failure to Conform Social Norms

The first characteristic of antisocial personality disorder is the failure to conform social norms. People who are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder find it hard to obey rules. They do not really care about law or social norms. They tend to break it. That is the reason why people with antisocial personality disorder usually have criminal records Duggan, et al, 2008: 17. In Gone Girl, Amy shows several actions and behaviors which reflect her failure to conform the social norms. Amy’s action that shows her failure to conform the social norms is shown when she prepares to frame her husband. She knows that