Open AccessThe Optimism as Self-actualization Fulfillment in the Novel Pollyanna
Author(s) -
Azni Rizka Anandari Antung,
Siti Hafsah,
Ulum Janah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
prologue
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2723-3952
pISSN - 2460-464X
DOI - 10.36277/jurnalprologue.v7i2.56
Subject(s) - optimism , maslow's hierarchy of needs , psychology , self actualization , happiness , self reflection , social psychology , reflection (computer programming) , hierarchy , character (mathematics) , psychoanalysis , computer science , mathematics , political science , geometry , law , programming language
This research aims to analyze the role of optimism towards self-actualization fulfillment in the novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H.Porter. The objective of this research is to identify the reflection of optimism obtained. The theory used in this research is the Optimism approach and the Hierarchy of Needs by Abraham Maslow. This research uses the qualitative descriptive method in the analysis of the novel. The researcher found the reflection of optimism and the basic need obtain in order to fulfill self-actualization. There are categorized the existence, help, happiness, and joyfulness which as the optimism reflection that became impact in self-actualization fulfillment of the main character.