meeting with his dead mother. Then a week before his stroke, he seems to sense that his time is short. He tells those around him, “Remember me for these days,
not the old ones Albom 197.”
CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
This chapter consists of two sections. They are namely conclusion and suggestions. The first section outlines the general summary of the answers to the
problem as discussed before. The second section is the suggestions for further research and for teaching-learning activities that can be done from this study.
5.1. Conclusions
There are four main points presented in the conclusion. The first is Posey Benetto’s personality traits as described by the author. The second is the
characteristics of Charles Chick Benetto as reflected in the novel. The third is the influence made by the figure of mother to Chick Benetto’s personality.
Finally, the last is the personality change made by Chick after the influence of his mother.
5.1.1. Posey Benetto’s Personality Traits
Pauline Benetto or Posey is a person who is caring to the family. She always asks her family members about the experiences they face every day.
Furthermore, Posey Benetto as described from her physical appearance is a
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beautiful person. Her family and other members of the society acknowledge this description. Some people think that Posey Benetto is just similar to an artist who
is well-known at that time. The third, Posey Benetto is a secretive person as she often hides her personal feeling and problems in order to make other persons do
not feel sad and broken. The fourth, she is a wise person. She shows her wisdom by giving advices
to others to make them feel strengthen and secure. The fifth, she is really a hardworking person. From her childhood, she always works hard. She struggles to
earn money in order to get a higher education as she believes that education is the way to be a successful person. Then when she becomes a mother she also works
hard to fulfill the family needs. The sixth, Posey Benetto is a firm, determined and perfectionist person. She is so consistent with her thought, opinion and manner.
Furthermore, she forces her children to be better than before. The seventh, Posey Benetto is a humorous person. Therefore, many
persons in the village like Posey Benetto, because she can make many humors or jokes. Her humorous personality makes other people feel warmth and being
accepted. The eighth, Posey Benetto is a brave person. With her brave heart, she can state her opinion and stand for her son every time he needs it. The ninth,
Posey is an economical person. She is able to use anything to be more useful. Finally, Posey Benetto is a very helpful person. She is happy to give her time to
help others. She also thinks that to help people can be done by doing simple things like listening to them.
