29 social, physical, and psychological traits. It aims to give more comprehensive
analysis. Based on character division, Becky is considered as a round character. Becky’s conducts are difficult to recognize and often confusing. She often plays
different roles at different time. To identify Becky’s characters, the nine methods that Murphy proposes are used.
4.1.1 Social Traits
From social point of view, Becky belongs to low class society. She is born in a poor family. Her father is a painter while her mother is a French dancer and
singer at the Opera. At that time, the status of dancer at the Opera is equal with a prostitute. Her school life in Chiswick Mall has influenced her belief that a poor
person from low-class will always be discriminated. She is jealous of the girls in Chiswick Mall, since they are rich, noble, and well-treated. Meanwhile Becky,
who thinks that she is much better and cleverer than them, is not respected because she belongs to low-class society. From that moment, she determines
herself to do anything to leave poverty behind. Becky is a truly social climber. She marries Rawdon Crawley, the
youngest son of Sir Pitt Crawley, to have a higher social status. Sir Pitt Crawley is a Baronet and a member of parliament. He is considered as one of well respected
men on Great Gaunt Street. Rawdon Crawley himself is a Colonel who is in charge of British victory in Waterloo war. The Crawleys’ reputation is
unquestionable. It is seen from how Thackeray himself explains about the Crawleys. He employs what Murphy says as the direct comment method.
30 Among the most respected of the names beginning in C, which the Court
Guide contained in the year 18--, was that of Crawley, Sir Pitt, Baronet,
Great Gaunt Street, and Queen’s Crawley, Hants. This honourable name had figured constantly also in the parliamentary list for many years, in
conjunction with that of a number of other worthy gentlemen who sat in turns for the borough 64.
Becky becomes Mrs. Crawley. This marriage of course elevates Becky’s social status because people recognize her as one of the members of the Crawleys.
However, she is not immediately rich. Rawdon’s aunt, Miss Crawley, who always supports his financial, does not give her blessing on the marriage. She stops her
financial supports and she even crosses Rawdon’s name out of her heir list. Becky meets Lord Steyne who helps her not only to present her to the
court but also to support her financially. With the help of Lord Steyne, Becky manages herself to be accepted by the London high-class society. This is
considered as the best achievement in her life. Her ambition is accomplished. She is rich and accepted by the society. She is invited to many parties and she never
misses to attend each of them. She lives glamorously. She literary becomes a member of high class society.
Her turning point comes when Rawdon catches Becky’s affair with Lord Steyne. Though Becky says “I’m innocent, Rawdon” 538, he is already
disappointed with his liar wife. Rawdon divorces her. Becky becomes a widow and the custody of her son is given to Lady Jane, Rawdon’s sister in law. Though
she still gets little sum of money from Rawdon, Becky’s social status is dramatically decreasing.
She remained for hours after he was gone, the sunshine pouring into the room, and Rebecca sitting alone on the bed’s edge. The drawers were all
opened and their contents scattered about, - dresses and feathers, scarfs PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
