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The traits are then believed as the factor influencing the inferiority complex condition had by Hanna Schmitz. The inferiority complex had by Hanna Schmitz
i tself then contributes to some critical decisions in Hanna‘s life.
B. Problem Formulation
Based on the background of the study, the writer formulates the problems of this literary study into the following questions:
1. How are the character traits of Hanna Schmitz, the main character of
Schlink‘s The Reader, portrayed? 2.
How is the inferiority complex of Hanna Schmitz described? 3.
What are the causes of the inferiority complex described?
C. Objectives of the Study
From this study the objectives of the study can be achieved especially by answering three problems stated in the problem formulation. Therefore the writer
wants: 1.
To find out the character traits of Hanna Schmitz as described in the Reader.
2. To find out the description of the inferiority complex experienced by
Hanna Schmitz. 3.
To find out the causes of Hanna‘s inferiority complex related to her character traits influence.
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D. Benefits of the Study
The benefits of this study in general are to deliver a reference toward the study to The Reader by Bernhard Schlink in the psychological viewpoint. Then,
the readers in general can learn that some aspects in life have roles in forming a person‘s personality as it can be seen in the character of Hanna Schmitz. This
study also presents the idea of the existence of inferiority complex had by Hanna Schmitz which can affect how she sees and carries out her life. The phenomenon
of the inferiority complex is presented concerning that some people is still experiencing or have already experienced the condition of inferiority complex in
their life. Nevertheless, the right way people response to this condition is significantly understood for diminishing this psychological issue.
Hopefully, this study will help other researchers especially students of English Language Education who focus on literary work and conduct a study
about inferiority complex and about the Reader itself or as a reference, a comparative study, etc. in the field of literary criticism in the future. As the
candidates of teachers, we should somehow understand that students may have this feeling of inferiority for they have different abilities in learning the language.
By knowing this condition, it is believed that this study can give good contribution to the teachers conducting the teaching learning activities toward
students with inferiority complex condition. This study tries to provide the description of Hanna Schmitz‘ characters
and to reveal the significance of the inferiority complex owned by Hanna Schmitz
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in supporting the conflicts in this fiction. By this study, the readers of this study could see how psychological approach especially the inferiority complex could
build a character. Besides, this study may also be helpful in giving information to others who are talking about inferiority complex or who are in different fields.
E. Definition of Terms
