not only on the patriarchal system but also on religious norms of Muslims living in a western society. Thus, this research is more extensive in terms of using the
feminist approach because the condition of patriarchal around the main character and the religion norms that control the society.
However, the researcher wants to reveal the ideas of feminism through Hannah’s characteristics, a girl who is dominated by her father and lives in
patriarchal society. She lives around Pakistani society with strong Islamic rules. This situation leads her to repulse patriarchy to get her freedom and being equal
with men by her own choices and actions. This study does not only tell about gender inequality but also feminism in the context of strong Pakistan culture,
religioun, and society. Moreover, this thesis develops the ideas of feminism through Hannah’s characteristics.
B. Review of Related Theories 1.
Theory of Character and Characterization
Characters are considered very important in novels. Since this study analyzes and focuses on the main character, the understanding of the character’s
theory is needed. From Abram’s statement, it can be concluded that character in narrative work show the moral values and dispositional qualities that can be seen
though their dialogue, characterization, and their action. Meanwhile, characterization is all the things writers do to build up the characters they want.
Through characterization, writer can transform real-life people into characters in fiction Grenville, 1999:36.
Arp and Johnson 2012: 12 mention some types of characters as below: a.
static character does not change throughout the work, and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not grow. While a dynamic character
undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot. A
A b.
flat character embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex
characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers. Round characters are more complex than flat characters, and often display the inconsistencies and
internal conflicts found in most real people. They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to summarize.
According to Robert and Jacob, there are four ways to characterize or make characters understandable for readers:
a. What the characters themselves say and think
What characters say or think may reflect a momentary emotional or intellectual state. However, this reflection should be considered on the situation or
contexts of a statement. b.
What the characters do Actions that characters have can be interpreted as sign of characters as
what people usually said that actions speak louder than words, mean that actions of character can show clearly how the character looks like and how the character’s
personality is. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
