Aktualisasi Diri Tokoh Utama dalam Roman Le Ventre de Paris Karya Émile Zola

Abstrak

This study aims to describe the process of self-actualization of the main character in the novel Le Ventre de Paris by Emile Zola through the perspective of literary psychology using the theory of humanistic psychology by Abraham Maslow. This study is a type of qualitative descriptive research, so the presentation of data is in the form of descriptions. The data about self-actualization are described in the form of words and sentences. This study's data source is the novel Le Ventre de Paris by Emile Zola. Data collection was carried out through several processes, namely, the process of reading, recording data, and grouping data. The data analysis technique was used to describe and analyze the process of self-actualization of the main character in the novel Le Ventre de Paris. The results of this study indicate that the main character realizes self-actualization by using all his potential to realize his desires. Self-actualization, as seen in this novel, manifests as overthrowing the government and efforts to return to Paris after exile.

Kata kunci

• Le Ventre de Paris
• Le vente de Paris
• Self-Actualization
• abraham maslow
• humanistic psychology
• Émile Zola