tripartite model, that is id, ego, and superego. Tripartite model is the three parts of the psychic apparatus defined in Sigmund Freuds structural model. In this research the
opposition between love and hate is depicted in the main character ‟s mind. Based on
the previous explanation the writer will analyze the ambivalence of the main character in the Kite Runner novel by Khaled Hosseini.
1.2 Reasons for Choosing Topic
The writer chooses the topic of his study based on the following reasons: 1.
First, the novel contains new vocabulary and knowledge about human experiences and human perspectives.
2. The ambivalence in this novel is interesting to be analyzed, because the main
character in the novel is dilemmatic in his choices. His ideas and emotions are contradictory with his attitudes.
1.3 Research Problems
Based on the background of study above, the problem of the study is as follows: a.
What is the main character‟s psyche based on Tripartite model theory? b.
How is ambivalence described in The Kite Runner novel? c.
What are the impacts of the main character‟s ambivalence on himself and
other people?
1.4 Objective of the Study
Based on the research problem, this study has some goals: 1.
To find out the main character‟s psyche based on the Tripartite model. 2.
To discuss the ambivalence in the novel. 3.
To analyze the impacts of the main character‟s ambivalence on himself and other people.
1.5 Significance of the Study
The result of this study are expected to give benefits for the English teachers, the students of English department, and the public society:
1. For the English teachers.
Through this research, the English teachers are expected to know more about the ambivalence, especially the main character
‟s ambivalence in The Kite Runner novel.
2. For the students of English department.
Students are agents of change, therefore they are expected to have good attitude, behavior, and skill, in building social relationship with other people. Through this
study, the writer expects that the students of the English Department know about the ambivalence especially the one faced by main character in this novel.
3. For the public society
The writer wants to contribute this paper to the public or society. In this paper the writer wants to reveal the problem about ambivalence faced by the first character
in the novel The Kite Runner. As a result, people will know his reason for doing that, then the public or society will learn about this case.
1.6 Outline of the Research Report
