THE MAIN CHARACTER’S SELF-ACTUALIZATION USING MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS IN THE COLOR PURPLE BY ALICE WALKER

Penulis

  • Yolanda Rhamawati Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana
  • Anna Sriastuti Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35842/jolali.v2i2.20

Abstrak

A. Maslow introduces the five-stage hierarchy Model in his book Motivation and Personality (1954), which emphasizes the satisfaction of needs to achieve the higher self. This research analyzes a novel made by Alice Walker entitled The Color Purple and it leads on one main characters, Celie. This study was done on purpose to help analyzing how Celie gives her needs hierarchy.  The writer used the theory of Maslow of needs which is the needs hierarchy. It is categorized into five which are physiological, love, safety, and belongingness, self-esteem, and also needs of self-actualization. Based on analysis, the evolution of the personality character has been developed in every level, showing equal attentive to fresh visions into her relationships and conduct to others. The writer also applies close reading, and contextual method on purpose to help supporting the analysis. The outcomes indicate that Celie is able to fulfill her needs hierarchy.

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2024-07-31

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Vol 2 No 2 (2024)

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