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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis is an analysis of self-sacrifice in Rob
Roy. It deals with the life of the main character, Frank
Osbaldistone. The thesis writer is curious to know why
Frank decides to sacrifice himself and also wants to
know the effects of Frank's sacrifice. For the purpose
of the analysis, the writer wants to show Frank's
reasons in deciding to sacrifice himself and the effects
of his sacrifice. Accomplishing this analysis, the
writer uses the literary and psychological theories,
which are used to support the analysis. Besides, the
author's life and his works will be considered also as
it provides the background for the writing of the novel
so that the writer can comprehend the topic of the
thesis. The idea of self-sacrifice is found out when the
thesis writer notes that Frank Osbaldistone makes a
great self-sacrifice toward his father. Frank's remain
obstinate to be a poet instead of a businessman makes
him estrange from his father. However, Frank's self-sacrifice
comes out when he receives a letter, which
informs him that the firm is going to be bankrupt. This
bankruptcy will affect his father's spirit and health,
which become the concern of Frank. Here, Frank
experiences anxiety whether he has to choose to be a
poet like he desired to be or to be a businessman in
order to save his father's life. Frank begins to
struggle with his personal problem. Because of Frank's
love toward his father and also because of his
responsibility, Frank finally sacrifices his own
interest to be a poet, and becomes a businessman.
Furthermore, by sacrificing himself, Frank can be
reunited with his father. Frank's sacrifice makes the
thesis writer conclude that he has made a good decision
since the effects of his sacrifice brings happiness not
only for his father, but also for himself. In addition,
Frank's sacrifice also gives a positive result to him
since from his sacrifice, William, Frank's father also
learns about it and he finally gives consent to Frank to
marry Diana, who is a Catholic, while he is a fanatic
Presbyterian.