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CHAPTER 4
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
In this chapter, the writer will divide 5 stages plot of novel Not A Day Goes By
, which consists of series of actions done by Basil. After dividing it, the writer will analyze the id, ego, or superego of Basil seen
from the actions analyzed in the stages of plot. The analysis is followed by finding the anxiety as a result of clashes between id and superego. Then,
the writer will find the defense mechanism that Basil used in order to survive from the anxiety. Finally, from the analysis, the writer will sum up
and see the patterns appear to conclude Basil’s personality.
4.1 Plot
4.1.1 Exposition
4.1.1.1 Basil tried to leave his old life but was still attracted to man
The first time Basil met Yancey at Rockefeller Center while he was skating with his nephew, suddenly he felt like love at first sight with
Yancey. Basil loved her confidence and her beauty.
I love her confidence. Yancey is, as the dudes would say, a perfect ten There’s have been times in my life that were so
painful that I didn’t think I could share them with another living
soul, but then that person walks into my life. That was the way I felt about meeting Yancey. p.7
When Basil mey Yancey at the first time, suddenly he compared her with his guy, Raymond Tyler. In this section, Basil also told that he is
gay, but sometimes he felt attracted with woman like he did with Yancey.
I was actually attracted to both men and women. Raymond Tyler, who didn’t even know how strongly I felt about him. For me,
there were so many things I loved about him, but I also hated feeling that way I love man. It just wasn’t right. p.7
Basil’s desire to be with a man is bigger, but Basil tried to close to a woman. Basil knew that is was not right.
4.1.1.2 Basil was tempted by other guy named Nico
After Basil finished with playing basketball, he took a bath and dried his hair while chatting with Brison, his senior. Suddenly he attracted
with a guy named Nico at bathroom. In this situation, his desire worked.
I was pulling my slacks out of my locker when suddenly Nico’s
dark brown eyes swept sideways. “Dude,” Brison whispered, “Do you know that guy? He’s piercing you big time.” p.18
4.1.1.3 Basil met his ex named Bradford and tempted by him
When Basil built his love relationship with Yancey, he met Bradford who once had relationship with him. Basil met Bradford at
London, when he had a work. Little conversation almost changed Basil mind about his marriage plan with Yancey. Basil almost back to his past.
He was thinking about Bradford’s perfect bow lips shows that Basil had a little feeling to repeat his past. Bradford tried to make Basil
remembered a sweet memories when they had a relationship. Basil still
had a feeling with Bradford, even its little. Basil almost involved with Bradford’s words until he imagined about Bradford.
“You don’t even have to look at me. Just close your eyes and imagine my sweet lips. Before you open your eyes I will gone
and you can go to sleep with a smile on your face.” Bradford promised.For a moment I started thinking about
Bradford’s perfect bow lips. p.42
Half of Basil’s mind absolutely kept thinking about Bradford, but there was a rational mind that Basil had. He already had a girlfriend.
And he said that Bradford can’t compete with Yancey. Basil chose to leave Bradford, before Bradford changed his mind with other memories.
So I was a little bit surprised at my self and said, “You can’t even compete with my lady, so I think I’m gonna to leave.” p.42
4.1.2 Rising Action
