Problem Formulation Objective of the Study
The other related study is taken from a thesis made by one of alumni Sanata Dharma University, Desy Suryoningrum. The title of the study is The Effects of
The Absence of a Father on His Daughter’s Personality as Experienced by
Courtney Farrell, The Main Character of Pamela Moore’s Chocolate for Breakfast
. Suryoningrum explains that what happens to Courtney Farell is not merely caused by her father‟s absence, but because of herself who cannot take the
reality. “Finally, it can be said that the absence of a father in a child‟s life does not necessarily mean producing those of negative things, which are not beneficial”
Suryoningrum, 2005:85. The consclusion of this thesis is
the absence of father in child‟s life does not necessarily mean producing those of negative things, which are not beneficial,
while the writer research the absence of father gives significant influences to the daughter‟s behavior.
The forth study that will be used by the writer is a journal written by Zafer Mohamad Darkouchi, entitled The Father and Daughter Relationship in
Shakespeare’ Plays: Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice. Darkouchi explains the different father and daughter relationship in Shakespea
re‟s plays: Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice
. The relationship between Ophelia and Polonius in Hamlet and the relationship between Jessica and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
Ophelia is an obedient and weak girl, whereas the other one reflects how Jessica is rebellious and strong. Ophelia relationship with her father is full
of love and respect, whereas Jessica does not like her father and thinks he is rude 2014: 358.
This study explains the father and daughter relationship in different situation. Ophelia and Jessica are characterized as young daughters who suffer
from the control of their fathers. Ophelia is an obedient girl. She always obey her father‟s words and agree with everything her father ask her to do. Whereas
Jessica, she is a rebellious o ne who rejects her father‟s words and intructions. She
thinks her house is a hell because of her father. This study discussed about two types of father and daughter relationship. It
explain about the relationship between Ophelia, Jessica and their father. Their fathers have power and authority towards them. Whereas my study discuss the
influence of the absence of father figure on his daughter‟s behavior.