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g. Direct Comments
The author directly gives comments and descriptions on the characters’ personalities. Therefore the readers will get clear image about the personalities of
the characters in the novel. The author can also give implicit comments about the characters. The readers then have to analyze those comments in order to know the
characters’ personalities pp. 170 – 171.
h. Thoughts
The author can also give the readers direct information of what the characters are thinking about. Sometimes, the thoughts might be different from the
actions they do in the novel. Therefore, the readers can look at the characters’ thoughts and actions and then decide what personalities the characters possess
pp. 171 – 172. i.
Mannerism
The author gives clear explanation about the mannerisms, habits or idiosyncrasies the characters have in the novel, both in negative and positive
things. From this way, the readers will get clues about the characters’ personalities p. 173. Aibileen Clark, Minny Jackson and Eugenia ‘Skeeter Phelan have
different mannerisms and habits showed in the novel. The readers can observe their mannerisms and habits to understand their personalities and finally decide
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3. Theory of Personality
This section consists of three main parts discussing about theory of personality. The first part is the definition of personality. It provides the definition
of personalities by some theorists and the function of personality in a person’s life. The second part is about types of personality. It discusses the types of personality
and the stages of personality development according to Carl. J. Jung. The third part is discussing about three personality factors that influence the characters to
develop their personalities.
a. Definition of Personality
Most psychologists agree that personality comes from Latin word “persona” which referred to a theatrical mask worn by Roman actors in Greek
dramas. While performing dramas, the actors put on masks on their faces to project their roles. While talking about personality as a term in psychological area,
this is not the real definition of personality. Personality can be described as a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics of a person’s
behaviour Feist and Feist, 2008, p.4. It is consistent and personal. It means that there are no two people share exactly the same personalities. Studying about the
three main characters’ personalities will help us understand the reasons that makes Aibileen Clark, Minny Jackson and Eugenia ‘Skeeter’ Phelan they way they are.
b. Types of Personality
Personality is unique and personal. Each person possesses unique personalities that is not exactly possessed by others. Jung believed that each
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