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using theory of adolescent development and social pressure as the main tool, the influence of social pressures towards adolescent’s psychological life, which in
this case is represented by the figure of Luke, can be deeply analyzed and elaborated. The other theories such as theory of personality, motivation and self
esteem are therefore used as a base to support the analysis, particularly which is related to the deep character of Luke itself.
C. Method of the Study
In order to complete the study, a lot of thought as well as reference books and notes are required. As the data gathered to support the analysis are
mostly taken from books and literary work, the methodology applied in conducting the thesis is thus called library research. There are many sources that I
used in analyzing the psychological aspect of an adolescent as reflected in Luke’s life. The sources are basically divided into two parts. The first is primary source
which becomes the basis of my analysis about adolescent’s psychological aspect of life as revealed in the character of Luke. The primary source used in the study
is an Australian novel, Night Train, which was written by Judith Clarke. The second parts are the secondary sources which become the supporting sources in
giving data and information to the study. There are four main books which are used to support the analysis. They are Adolescents in Turmoil, Parents Under
Stress: A Pastoral Ministry Primer by Richard D. Parsons, Adolescence and
Youth: Psychological Development in a Changing World by John Janeway
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Conger, Human Motivation by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, and The Lifespan by Guy R. Lefrancois.
Besides those four books, there are many other books and also internet sources that much support the analysis likewise. The complete information about
all the books and internet sites which are used can be found in the references of the thesis.
Furthermore, there are several steps followed to conduct the thesis as well. As stated in the previous paragraph, the research that was conducted was a
library study. That is to say, the main procedure that I used to gain the data was by reading and taking important notes which would be helpful in analyzing the
novel. Besides reading and taking notes, there are other steps that I also used during the process of the study.
In finding the primary source, first I tried to read several novels to look for the one which was felt to be the more appropriate to my interest. Getting
several novels lend by my relative, I started to read one by one until finding the most favorable one.
After I got the novel, I read it in general and decided to use Clarke’s Night Train as my primary source. Then, I reread the whole content of the novel
thoroughly to get the essence of the story. After having several times consultation with the lecturer, I determined
the subject to discuss in the thesis, which is adolescent’s psychological aspect of
