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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelAs someone who has traumatic experiences, Lieutenant Tatsuya deals with
a lot of negatives effects which occur as the result of his traumatic experiences.
Therefore, the writer wants to reveal Lieutenant Tatsuya?s traumatic experiences
in the past and the ways his traumatic experiences affect his life and to reveal his
efforts in coping with his trauma. The writer uses literary approach which consists
of theory of characterization, conflict and symbol in order to analyze Lieutenant
Tatsuya. The writer also uses the concept of traumatic event which talks about
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to analyze Lieutenant Tatsuya?s traumatic
experiences, their effects, and his efforts to cope with his trauma. His first trauma
is the death of his parents. The second is the earthquake which crushes his
hometown. The third is his trauma toward a seaquake forecaster who makes a
wrong forecast. The last is his trauma toward money. Moreover, the writer finds
that his trauma causes negative effects such as intrusive imagery, avoiding stimuli,
and increased arousal in his present life. It creates problem and conflicts between
him and other characters. Furthermore, the writer finds that Lieutenant Tatsuya
tries to confront with his trauma and finally, he is able to cope with his trauma.