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A Study of Esther's character traits related to her inner conflict in Charles Dicken's Bleak House

In this thesis, the thesis writer is interested to know how Esther's character traits
influence her decision in choosing a husband. In order to analyze Esther's character
traits that are related to her inner conflict, the thesis writer uses literary theories on
characterization and conflict. The thesis writer uses the theory of characterization in
analyzing Esther's character traits. Because of her family background, she is a
submissive, passive, helpful and kindhearted woman. The thesis writer uses the theory of
conflict to explain Esther's inner conflict. Esther is confused because she loves Allan and
wants to marry him, but her dream cannot directly come true because of several
obstacles. She cannot leave John either because John has been good to her. What makes
her experience this inner conflict is her character traits. In the end, she can reach her
happiness by marrying Allan, her lover.

Creator(s)
  • (11492014) NINIK WELIANA
Contributor(s)
  • Julia Eka Rini → Advisor 1
  • Nani Indrajani Tjitrakusuma → Examination Committee 1
Publisher
Universitas Kristen Petra; 1998
Language
English
Category
s1 – Undergraduate Thesis
Sub Category
Skripsi/Undergraduate Thesis
Source
Undergraduate Thesis No. 582; Ninik Weliana (11492014)
Subject(s)
  • DICKENS, CHARLES, 1812-1870. BLEAK HOUSE-STUDY AND TEACHING
  • ENGLISH FICTION-19TH CENTURY
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