Boone is described in this novel. Then in the study, I use Freud’s personality structure in theory of psychology because this theory will be a suitable tool to
explain the reason behind one’s action. Moreover, the defense mechanisms theory is the theory to explain the character’s action. I expect, this study can help the
readers to realize that one’s reaction comes from one’s motives.
1.2 Objective of the Study
The objective of the study is to see the hidden reasons of somebody to kill somebody else’s pet as seen in Ed Boone, one of the main characters in Mark
Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night – Time.
1.3 Problem Formulation
The problem in this study is formulated as follows: 1.
How is Ed Boone described in the novel? 2.
What are the motives of Ed Boone to kill Wellington?
1.4 Problem Limitation
This study deals with one’s motives that cause the curious incident of the dog. This study is limited only for discussing the problems formulated in the
research questions. The writer would like to focus on one of the main characters motives, Mr. Boone, why he kills the dog, named Wellington.
1.5 The Benefits of the Study
I expect that, this study can give beneficial contributions in teaching learning activities. The benefits of this study are addressed to teaching learning
process, readers and students of English Education Study Program. 1.5.1
Teaching Learning Process The author of this novel uses a simple way to create clear-cut atmosphere
of the story. The dictions in this novel are also easy to understand. Knowing the positive side of this novel, the certain passages of this novel can be used as one of
the materials to teach English, for example such as what is needed in Intensive Reading II.
1.5.2 Readers
Readers can see a little bit about autistic family life through Mr. Boone’s experiences. Moreover readers can also learn about how motivation drives one’s
action. I also want to invite readers to look deeper into one’s actions because there must be hidden reasons or motives behind an action.
1.5.3 Students of English Education Study Program
I hope this study can help students of English Education Study Program to learn and discover something valuable and meaningful from a literally work that
illustrates the reality of life. Through exploring the characters’ experience, students will understand how motivation and motives work in one’s actions.
1.6 Definition of the Terms
