Self-Actualization of the Main Character in Novel Daun Yang Jatuh Tidak Pernah Membenci Angin Tere Liye Works

• Main Authors: Tri Isti Palupi, Sumarlam Sumarlam, Raheni Suhita
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: International journal of multicultural and multireligious understanding 2020-12-01
• Series: International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding
• Subjects: self-actualization; main character; novels
• Online Access: https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/2184

This study aims to describe the process of achieving self-actualization of the main character (Tania) in the novel of daun yang jatuh tidak pernah membenci angin Tere Liye works. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a literary psychology approach. The research data is in the form of the self-actualization process of the main character (Tania) based on Abraham Maslow's humanistic psychological theory and the data source is a novel daun yang jatuh tidak pernah membenci angin by Tere Liye. The data collection technique used in this research is content analysis (document). The validity of the data used theoretical triangulation. The results showed that the main character (Tania) succeeded in achieving self-actualization. The process of achieving self-actualization is carried out by meeting other needs, such as physiology, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization.