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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter consists of three parts. The first part is the theory of literature that is used in this study. It includes theory of character and characterization and
theoritical approach. The second part is theory of related study which are important to be used in analysing the problem formulation. It includes theory of
psychology, theory of personality pattern, theory of self concept, theory of motivation, and theory of reaction. The third part is the theoritical framework of
this study.
2.1 THEORY OF LITERATURE
2.1.1 Theory of Character :
Character is an individual which is usually a human being or at least one with the capacity of human being. This includes the thoughts, speech, and
behavior, both good and bad of human being Roberts, 1989: 143. According to Wood 2008, character is an evaluation of a particular
individuals moral qualities. It can also imply a variety of attributes including the existence of lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty and
loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits. Character reflects how human think, speak, and behave Roberts, 1989.
This study is going to discuss about the main character of Constance Briscoe’s Ugly
is described. What she think about her mother and how she behaves toward
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character in this novel, according to Murphy 1972: 161-173 : 1.
Personal description: the author describes characters through their detailed appearance and clothes in the story directly.
2. Speech: the author describes about a person’s character in the story
through what the person says and from the way he or she expresses. 3.
Past Life: the author describes a person’s character by telling the events on hisher past life.
4. Reactions: the author describes a person’s reaction to various situations
and events. 5.
Thoughts: the author describes a person’s character by telling what the person thinks about.
6. Mannerism: the author describe a person’s mannerism and habits which tell us something about his or her character.
2.1.2 Theory of Characterization:
Characterization is the presentation of the characters’ personalities including their attitudes, appearance, motives, and action which are created to be
life like Murphy, 1972:161. Through characterization, the one’s attitude and motives can be analyzed. In this study, it helps analyze Clare’s reactions to her
mother’s unpleasant treatments which are addressed to her.
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2.1.3 Theoritical Approach
