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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis is a study on the problems and their
solution of the love relationship between Frank Gresham
and Mary Thorne, two of the main characters in Trollope's
Doctor Thorne. Both Frank and Mary have to face their
problems in their love relationship since they come from
different family backgrounds. In this study, the writer
discusses the problems and the solution through their
conflicts. She wants to show what problems which are
faced by the two main characters and how they overcome
their problems.
In analyzing both Frank's and Mary's problems and
the way they overcome their problems, the writer uses
data from the novel itself, Doctor Thorne, supported by
the literary theory of conflicts and some literary
criticism of the author and his work.
From the analysis, the writer concludes that Frank's
problems are actually his conflicts with his parents who
ask him to maintain his position. He also never receives
Mary's exact answer about their love relationship. Mary's
problem is her status which makes her hesitant in
maintaining her love relationship with Frank. She feels
that she is not suitable to be Frank's wife since she is
not a wealthy lady. However, both Frank and Mary have
tried to solve their problems. Frank tries to reason with
his parents, he also seeks for help, while Mary solves
her problem by trying to sacrifice her love for Frank.
Even though they have to face some conflicts, finally
they succeed in overcoming their problems.