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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis is a study of Maya Angelou's autobiography I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings. In this study, the writer highlights the ignorance of the main
character in sexual matter from childhood until adulthood, as the major
problem of the analysis. Through the analysis, the writer intends to find out
whether social norm and social value has any significant role in the main
character's problem., hi this study, the writer wants to reveal Marguerite's
problem in sexual relationship and the reasons which result in Marguerite's
ignorance. The writer uses theory of characterization to analyze Marguerite's
character which influences her problem. She also uses theory of psychology
and setting to analyze the environment around her including momma, mother
and father. Besides, the writer also wants to analyze tlie main character's
conflict through conflict, theory of depression and theory of inferiority. She
also analyzes the proof of Marguerite's ignorance in sexual relationship
problem. The writer finds out that environment influence Marguerite's attitude
in sexual matters. Momma, Vivian and Big Bailey have a significant role in
Marguerite's problem. Since her parents were separated, they cannot fulfill
their role as good parent. They cannot give a lot attention and affection to
their daughter. Marguerite's inner conflict also influenced her ignorance in
sexual relationship problem. She has the wrong perception about sexual
relationship problem from childliood until adultliood. From tlhe analysis
above, the writer concludes that environment has significant role in a child's
characteristic and attitude. Parents have to give love and affection to their
children. They should be aware of their attitude in front of their children,
because parents' attitude influences a child's mental development. .