nanny and parents. The third impact is that Grayer becomes rebellious toward his own parents. He gets only little affection and cares from his own parents. It is only
the Nanny who shows her love and care for Grayer. Her treatments makes Grayer feel comfortable and accepted. That is why Grayer seems to love Nanny much
more than he loves his own parents and he becomes rebellious towards his own parents.
Grayer does not get enough love and care from his own family because they tend to ignore him. Rather, it is Annie who shows that she loves Grayer. Her
treatments make Grayer feels comfortable and accepted. However, the relationship between Grayer and his mother can be saved finally. The resolution
of this problem is through discussion to manage and resolve their conflicts. It can be seen from the changes of Mrs. X’s behaviors toward Grayer, after she watch
the Nanny’s recording containing criticisms of Mrs. X for being a terrible mother. Gradually, she re-established her relationship with her own son through
maintaining communications.
5.2. Suggestions
Mother-son relationship analyzed in this study is not the only thing that is interesting in the novel The Nanny Diaries. There are several topics suggested for
further researches, namely Grayer’s relationships with Annie, Father, and other characters. The conflicts between Annie, Mr. X and Mrs X is also interesting to
analyze. The researchers may analyze these topics for further researches using the psychological approach as applied in this study.
The novel The Nanny Diaries can also be used as an instrument to teach English. There are several advantages of employing a literary work in teaching
language. Jonathan P.A. Sell 92 states that the use of literature in foreign language class may improve language learning at primary level and give students
insight into other culture. Further, Lazar qtd in Sell 87 suggests that literature in a foreign language
classroom encourages language acquisition, expands language awareness, and develops on students’ interpretative abilities. That is why literature is important in
a language teaching-learning process. The following section is suggestions for teaching-learning process and the implementation of teaching Public Speaking II
using literary work as a material.
5.2.1 Suggestion for the Implementation of Teaching Learning Process
Literary works can be a good source for teaching English. Reading and understanding literary works enable students to get knowledge and information.
Reading literary works not only provides pleasure and enjoyment, but also obtain knowledge and improve reading skills. Students develop their knowledge from the
content that they read. They can experience valuable lessons from conflicts they found and read in the literary works that also help them to improve themselves in
better ways. Their reading skills are also increased by reading literary works. Literature can be used to teach many subjects. In this study, the novel The
Nanny Diaries is used as a material to teach a certain subject, namely Public
Speaking I. The next section proposes the suggestions for the implementation of teaching Public Speaking I using literary work.
5.2.1.1. The Implementation of Teaching Public Speaking I Using Literary Work
A work of literature may be applied as a material for teaching Public Speaking I. The Nanny Diaries is used as an example. Considering the intellectual
competence, the implementation of the novel is limited to advanced students, especially the fourth semester students of English Language Education Study
Program. The major activities consist of group work and discussion. The students read some quotations from chapter V, VI, and XII of the novel and do oral
performances, and participations to test their comprehension and interpretation of the novel.
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