A CHILD STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN
A CHILD CALLED IT NOVEL BY DAVE PELZER (1995): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
YUNIATI KHOLIFAH A 320 070 226
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
i APPROVAL
A CHILD STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN
A CHILD CALLED IT NOVEL BY DAVE PELZER (1995): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
YUNIATI KHOLIFAH A 320 070 226
Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
A CHILD STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN
A CHILD CALLED IT NOVEL BY DAVE PELZER (1995): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
YUNIATI KHOLIFAH A 320 070 226
Accepted and Approved by Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on July , 2011
Team of Examiners
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. (...) (Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum. (...) (Member I)
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. (...) (Member II)
Dean
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TESTIMONY
I here with assert that here is no plagiarism in this research paper. There is no other work that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor degree and as far as I am concerned there is no opinion that has been written or published before, except
the written references which are reffered in this paper and mentioned in the bibliography. If any incorrectness is proved in the future dealing with my
statement above, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, of July 2011
iv MOTTO
you recognize birds from their singing, you do people from
their talks
( burung dikenal dari nyanyiannya, manusia dikenal dari kata-katanya)
a healthy man has a hundred wishes, a sick man has only one
(orang yang sehat hanya mempunyai seratus keinginan, orang yang sakit hanya punya satu keinginan)
Only the man who is in the truth is a free man
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DEDICATION
This research paper is proudly dedicated to: 1. Allah SWT and Muhammad SAW 2. My greatest parents for everything
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirobil’alamin, praise and gratitude only to Allah SWT, the
Glorious, the Lord and the Almighty, the Merciful, who has given bless and the
opportunity for the writer to finish the paper entitled “A Child Struggle to Survive in A Child Called It Novel By Dave Pelzer (1995): A Humanistic Psychological Approach“. Greeting and invacation are presented to the Prophet Muhammad saw,
who has guided to right path blessed by the Lord.
The writer realizes it is impossible to finish unity the paper without any
other. Therefore, the writer would like to express her deepest appreciation and gratitude to persons who have given contribution to her to finish writing the
paper, among other are:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si., as the dean of School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Titis Setyabudi, S. Si., as the head of English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, as the first consultant and academic consultant who has patiently guided and helped her in preparing and finishing her study. 4. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, as the second consultant who has guided her in
completing and finishing her research paper.
5. All lectures of English Department who has given their knowlegde and
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6. All librarians who have given permission to get privileges in many the required referencees.
7. Her mother and father, for their everlasting love, care, and support.
8. Her best friends Hidayah, Dwi M, Arini, Erna, and Puji who have given support , advise and love.
9. Last but not least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, which have supported her to rech her dream.
She relizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect because of limited capability. This revision, suggestion, and structural criticism are haped for the perfection of this work. She wishes this research paper would be useful and
helpful to all readers. Amin.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, of July, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix
ABSTRACT ... xii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 6
C. Problem Statement ... 7
D. Limitation of the Study ... 7
E. Objectives of the Study ... 7
F. Benefit of the Study ... 7
G. Research Method ... 7
H. Research Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY A. Notion of Humanistic Psychology ... 10
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C. Structural Elements of Novel ... 16
D. Theoretical Application ... 19
CHAPTER III : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Analysis of A Child Called It Novel ... 21
1. Character and Characterization ... 21
2. Plot ... 24
3. Theme ... 28
4. Point of View ... 28
5. Tone and Style ... 29
6. Setting ... 31
B. Discussion ... 32
CHAPTER VI : HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS A. Humanistic Psychological Analysis ... 34
1. Psychological Needs ... 35
2. Safety Needs... 37
3. The Belongingness and Love Needs ... 38
4. Self Esteem Needs... 39
5. Self-Actualization Needs ... 41
B. Discussion ... 42
CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ... 45
B. Suggestion ... 46
x VIRTUAL REFERENCES
xi ABSTRACT
YUNIATI KHOLIFAH. A 320070226. A CHILD STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN A CHILD CALLED IT NOVEL BY DAVE PELZER (1995): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. RESEARCH PAPER. 2011
The major problem of this study is how a child struggle to survive is reflected in A Child Called It novel by Dave Pelzer. The aim of this study is to analyze the novel based on the structural elements and to analyze the novel based on the humanistic psychological approach.
This study belongs to qualitative method. In this method, there are two types of data source, namely primary and secondary data source. The primary data source is A Child Called It novel itself, while secondary data are taken from some information needed. The benefit of this study is to give additional information which can be used by other literature researchers who are interested in analyzing this novel.
Based on the analysis the writer draws some conclusion as follows. First, the story of this novel is based on true story. There is a struggle to survive. So, it has relationship between the struggle and Humanistic Psychological. Second, after analyzing the structural elements of the novel, it can be concluded that all the structural elements, namely, Character and characterization, setting, plot, point of view, theme, and figurative language has a unity. Finally, the humanistic psychological analysis shows that people will do everything to achieve their goal. Dave pelzer, as the main character describes and shows his struggle to fulfill the needs which are evaluated in Humanistic Psychological approach. Dave only can complete the first basic need, physiological needs, and it is not easy.
Consultant I Consultant II
Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum.
Dean,
