B. Approach of the Study
To examine the problems of the study, the researcher uses psychological approach. Psychological approach uses psychological interpretation to interpret
literature. Albertine Minedrop once said in her book that literary works are allowed to be examined using psychological approach because literary works
display character or nature of figures, even though they are just imagination, who can can demonstrate various psychological problems Minedrop 2010:
55. Psychological approach is used because the focus of this study is about seeing the personality changes that related with the psychological aspects
where the main character is dealing with his inner conflict. The characteristics of the main and minor character is analyzed with theory from literature field
and backed up with the psychological theory that can explain about the behavior. Since the personality of a person must have something to do with the
behavior of the person, therefore using psychological approach is essential in analyzing the problem. Combined with the related theories, psychological
approach can be the guidance to relate the theories with the purpose of finding the change of the personality of the main character.
C. Method of Study
This research analyzes the change of personality of Tom Leyton and in order to do the study, the researcher uses the library research and internet
research method to collect the data. The data that have been gathered are used to solve the problems and support the theory of the researcher.
The first thing that the researcher did was reading the novel thoroughly and found an interesting part about the changes in Tom’s personality from his
past and his present and after he met his young neighbor. Afterward, the researcher collected the data from books and internet sites to back up the
analysis. The study also supported the previous studies that had been conducted before as the review of related studies. While collecting the data, the researcher
kept reading the novel over and over again and took notes of anything that can be evidence to corroborate the theory. In the analysis part of the study, the
researcher examined Tom as the main character and Joseph as the minor character and their relationship that affected the changes in Tom’s personality
until Tom’s last breath. After solving all the problems, the researcher came to the the conclusion of the study and that part was the closure of the study.
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