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Allusion

ISSN 2301-5829

Vol. 3 / No. 1 / Published : 2014-02

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Original Article :

Jesse aaron’s hidden desire for being loved in katherine paterson’s bridge to terabithia

Author :

  1. Diva Claudist Suherman *1
  2. Christinawati*2
  1. Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Budaya
  2. Dosen Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Abstract :

This study is an analysis of the novel written by Katherine Patterson, Bridge to Terabithia, to find the importance of being loved, accepted and appreciated for children. This study analyzes Jesse Aaron’s characterization as an unconfident boy who has desire for being loved. This study attempts to apply New Criticism approach focusing on the theme of the story. Firstly, the writer describes and analyzes Jesse Aaron’s characterization as a boy who wants to be loved. Secondly, the writer explains a series of events which presents Jesse’s desire for being loved.  The writer uses the qualitative method in conducting the analysis using library research supported by online references. The primary data of this study is taken from the novel itself, as well as secondary data taken from journal, online sources, PDF, books, and others which are related to statement of problem of this study. The analysis is done by close reading method in analyzing the formal elements inside the text, as well as the issue as the object of analysis. The result of this study reveals that love is a basic thing that human needs, especially for children, who  need to know that they are loved and cared by their surrounding people. Simply,by their knowing that they are loved, the children may gain confidence, optimism and spirit in living their life. 

Keyword :

being loved, lonesome, hidden desire ,


References :

Hollenstein, Tom and friends,(2004) Rigidity in Parent–Child Interactions and the Development of Externalizing and Internalizing Behavior in Early Childhood Vol. 32, No. 6 (2004) : 595–607 : Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology





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