GREG HEFFLEY’S ROLE CONFUSION IN THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (2007): A PSYCHOSOCIAL ANALYSIS

Heri Santoso, D. Fajar
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This research is conducted to analyze psychological condition of Greg Heffley, the protagonist in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) in his early teenage year. Theory used in this research is Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. Method of this research is qualitative descriptive that uses novel as the primary data. Results of the research shows that Greg Heffley as the protagonist experiences a role confusion due to the transition from childhood to teenage. It is worsened by his unsupportive best friend who still acts like a child when interacting with him. It is found also that Greg Heffley at this stage begins to be aware of his sexual and occupational identity. It is concluded that Greg Heffley is not smooth in transitioning from childhood to teenage with all the situation that he has.
Greg heffley在《一个懦弱的孩子的日记》(2007)中的角色困惑:心理社会分析
本研究旨在分析《小屁孩日记》(2007)中主人公Greg Heffley青少年早期的心理状况。本研究使用的理论是艾瑞克·埃里克森的心理社会发展理论。本研究采用定性描述的方法,以小说为主要资料。研究结果表明,主人公Greg Heffley在从童年到青少年的过渡过程中经历了角色困惑。更糟糕的是,他最好的朋友不支持他,在与他互动时仍然表现得像个孩子。研究还发现,Greg Heffley在这个阶段开始意识到自己的性别和职业身份。综上所述,Greg Heffley在从童年到青少年的过渡中并不顺利。
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