ALIENATION IN THE MAIN CHARACTER IN CHRIS CLEAVE’S THE OTHER HAND NOVEL

Abstract

This study discussed about the alienation in the main character in Chris Cleave’s The Other Hand novel. The purposes of this study were to identify the alienation in Little Bee and describe the alienation in Little Bee. Psychological approach is used in this research to find the alienation in the main character. This study focused on analyzing the Little Bee’s experiences which leads her into alienation. To achieve the aims of this study employed a library study and applied psychological approach to identify Little Bee's alienation. The study used Seeman‘s theory about five variants of alienation and theory characterization by Rimmon Kenan. Qualitative methodology is used in this study. The result of this research shows that Little Bee‘s experiences lead her into alienation. The researcher found all variants of alienation were experienced by the main character there are, powerlessness, meaninglessness, normlessness, social isolation, and self-estrangement. Data are represented mostly through indirect characterization (action, speech, external appearance, and environment). As the conclusion, the researcher concluded that the main character in this novel is an alienated character.