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Reality denial in the novel "A Monster Calls (2011)" by Patrick Ness

Muhammad Fajar(1), Kurnia Ningsih(2),
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/ell.v10i2.106782

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Abstract


This is an analysis of the novel A Monster Calls (2011) written by Patrick Ness. The problem of this study is how far the novel A Monster Calls (2011) expose the issue about reality denial. The purpose of this study is to seek how far the characters, twelve years old child, setting, and plot (conflict) reflects the issue about reality denial. This analysis deals with the concept of defense mechanism by Sigmund Freud. The result of this analysis shows that the protagonist does the reality denial to refuse the unpleasant things in his family. This can be seen through his behavior and attitude.

Keywords


Reality denial, Defense Mechanism, Behavior, Attitude

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