ANALISIS KARAKTER UTAMA DALAM NOVEL IF I STAY KARYA GYLE FORMAN

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This research, entitled “Analisis Karakter Utama dalam Novel If I Stay Karya Gyle Forman”, is intended to give explanation about the main character namely Mia Hall as portrayed in the novel. The objectives of this research are to identify and analyze Mia Hall’s character, using Stanton’s theory. Stanton suggests the four specific ways on how to analyze a character: they are what the character says and thinks, what the character does, interactions among characters, and action. The methodology used consists of three phases namely; preparation, data collection, and data analysis. The data were taken from Gyle Forman’s novel and analyzed using intrinsic approach to describe Mia Hall’s character.

The research findings show that Mia Hall’s character is portrayed in the novel as being frustrated, panic, sad, hopeless, helpless, but at the same time she is full of love. All this is depicted through her expressions, action and dialogue, as well as their interaction among characters in the novel.

Keywords: Analysis main character,Gyle Forman, Mia Hall, Stanton.