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PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN FREDRICK BACKMAN’S NOVEL A MAN CALLED OVE
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This study aims to analyze the psychological development of the main character in
Fredrick Backman’s novel A Man Called Ove used Sigmund Freud’s theory of
personality, which consists of the id, ego, and superego. Employing a qualitative
research method, the analysis focuses on Ove’s behavior, thoughts, narration and
dialogue throughout the novel. The findings reveal that Ove’s character
demonstrates the dynamic interplay between the three kinds of Freud’s theory. In
the early part of the story, Ove is dominated by the id, reflected in his impulsive,
antisocial, and emotionally driven actions such as anger, rudeness, and suicidal
tendencies. As the narrative progresses, the ego begins to emerge, helping Ove
respond to reality more rationally, especially as he starts to interact and form
relationships with those around him. Eventually, the superego becomes more
prominent, guiding Ove to act based on moral values and social responsibility. This
development is influenced by characters and events that evoke empathy and human
connection, particularly the presence of Parvaneh’s family and the memory of his
late wife, Sonja. The study concludes that Ove’s journey illustrates a psychological
development shaped by internal conflict and emotional growth, offering insight into
how human behavior is regulated by the mind’s structural components.
Keywords: Psychological, Personality, the Id, Ego and Superego.
Detail Information
| Item Type |
Skripsi (S1)
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|---|---|
| Penulis |
EGINTA AYU LESTARI BR SITEPU - Personal Name
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| Student ID |
221110006
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| Dosen Pembimbing |
Dr. Dra. Martina Girsang, M.Hum. - - Dosen Pembimbing 1
Elita Modesta Sembiring, S.S., M.Hum. - - Dosen Pembimbing 2 |
| Penguji | |
| Kode Prodi PDDIKTI |
79202
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| Edisi |
Published
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| Departement |
Sastra Inggris
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| Kontributor | |
| Bahasa |
English
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| Penerbit | Universitas Methodist Indonesia : Medan., 2025 |
| Edisi |
Published
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| Subyek | |
| No Panggil | |
| Copyright |
Fakultas Sastra Universitas Methodist Indonesia
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| Doi |