C. Theoretical Framework
In order to answer problem formulation, the contribution of theories is needed. Thus, the review of related study is needed to add more information,
critique, and comment towards Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. The review of related theories along with the review of related studies gives deeper insight
about the study. Since the focus of the study is psychological approach, several
psychological theories will be used to analyze the study. Those theories are psychoanalysis and trauma theory. To analyze the novel and to answer the
problem mentioned in the first chapter, the character and characterization are analyzed using theories of character and characterization by M.H. Abrams. Later
on, from the analysis of the character and characterization, the writer analyzes the cause of Willy Wonka’s traumatic experience. In this step, theory of trauma is
used to see how the event which was experienced by Wonka becomes a traumatic experience. Theory of psychoanalysis is used in order to see the influence of
Wonka’s traumatic experience on his personality.
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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY
A. Object of the Study
This thesis deals with Charlie And The Chocolate Factory as the object of the study. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is one of the famous works of
Roald Dahl and it was first published in 1964 in America. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory celebrated its 50 anniversary on the 1st February 2014. This
novel has been printed since 1964 and still continues to be printed until now, 2016. In many ways, the most astonishing thing about Charlie And The Chocolate
Factory is the fact that it has been a bestseller since it was published 50 years ago and it is also adapted for stage and film. The original books has sold over 20
million copies worldwide and translated into 55 languages. In 1972, this novel wins New England Round Table of Childrens Librarians Award and in 2000,
Millennium Childrens Book Award and Blue Peter Book Award. In 2010 The Golden Ticket - an opera based on the novel, composed by Peter Ash, first acted
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. And, in 2013, a new musical production opened in London’s West End http:www.roalddahl.com, November 17, 2016.
This novel tells about Charlie, a poor boy who is really curious about mysterious chocolate factory made by Willy Wonka, the genius of sweets. This
novel shows the struggle of Charlie to get into Wonka’s factory by winning the lottery that Willy Wonka gives to people.
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