CHAPTER II THEORETICAL REVIEW
A. Review of Related Studies
In the absorbing, epic tradition of The Winds of War, the Macneils of Tokyo is novel of war, passion, and divided family loyalties. The Macneil family
is torn apart by the horrors of war, which is consuming Asia as strife, intrigue, and romance inevitably follow. The Macneils of Tokyo is a storytelling gem from a
prolific author, a perfect beach read for all lovers of family sagas, historical fiction, and gripping adventure novels.
http:www.powells.combiblio?show=TRADE20PAPER:NEW:97808048323 66:14.95 reviews 13 March 2008
The Macneils of Tokyo is a compelling story of the victims caught in the maelstrom, and a sad testimony of the survivors who have managed to endure and
it is about the Macneil family who is torn by war. The Macneils of Tokyo is mostly about the Japanese tradition, culture and society. Furthermore, Seward combines
intrigue, romance, and adventure in World War II especially in Japan. Editor’s Note on The Macneils of Tokyo.
A review about the author can be seen from Raymond G. Wilson. He says that living more than 25 years in Japan, Seward knows it all well and has a lively
gift with words. The Macneils of Tokyo sets the stage for this later period and is equally delightful, maybe better. The Macneils of Tokyo will be appreciated
especially by those who have walked the streets and alleys of Tokyo; but watch
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out for the myth of Japans atomic bomb. Its an inspiring book and it will be wonderful if young people read it.
http:www.amazon.cagpcdpmember-reviewsAJ8UX2AWXM45QRaymond G. Wilson 28 January 2008
Asima Yuliana Hutajulu 2005, in her undergraduate thesis, analyzes about the influence of family towards Button Franzon’s personality development
in Thyra Ferre Bjorn’s Papa’s Daughter. Her thesis has similar topic with the writer, but it is on the different novel. She says that personality development
especially Button Franzon’s is influenced by her family’s background. Button is described as an introvert and melancholic person, but after she experiences
personality development because of her family background, Button becomes an extrovert and sanguine person.
This study will try to find out that there are many aspects that can influence someone’s personality. In other word, this study is meant to reveal Bill
Macneil’s personality development and the factors which influence his personality development. Since the novel is about the story of some Macneil descendants
especially Bill Macneil, his participation in World War II, and how he sees Japanese after his past experiences that happened to him in Nanking. Bill Macneil
is a unique character; his personality develops after facing several events in his life. There are many factors which can influence someone’s personality; one of
them is through environmental determinant. In this study, the writer wants to show the aspects of environmental determinant which influence Bill Macneil’s
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