HELEN KELLER’S STRUGGLE IN THE STORY OF MAY LIFE

Eka Ardhinie, Sri Hartati

Abstract

One of the literary works is novel. In the novel we can find many kinds of character.
This research aims to find out the characteristics of Helen Keller by using
psychological approach and to describe the factors influence Helen Keller to
struggle in obtaining the equal confession as usual human. This research used
qualitative method in analyzing the data. The data is taken from Helen Keller’s
Novel “The Story of My Life” and in the form of quotation from novel that related
to Helen Keller’s characters. The result of this research are the characteristics of
Helen Keller in term of angry, naughty, curiosity, struggle, eager, clever, dilligent,
care, confident, brave, independent. There are also some factors that influence the
characteristics of Helen Keller, such as: Influence from family, teacher and famous
people.

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