The Superiority of the Main Character in Wanasītu Annī Imra’ah: A Study of Alfred Adler’s Personality Psychology
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Superiority, Wanasῑtū Annī Imra’ah, Personality Psychology, Alfred AdlerAbstract
This research discusses the superiority of the main character in the novel Wanasῑtū Annī Imra’ah with the approach of Alfred Adler’s personality psychology theory. This study aims to reveal the struggle of the main character (Suad) in achieving superiority in himself. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The research data source is the novel Wanasῑtū Annī Imra’ah by Ihsan Abdul Quddus. Data were collected by observing and recapitulating conversations that contain elements of female superiority. Then, it was analyzed using Alfred Adler’s personality psychology theory. The results of this study show the superiority that exists in the main character (Suad) based on Adler’s individual psychology theory. Su’ad managed to achieve superiority in himself fulfilling three principles of the direction of the struggle towards superiority; Style of Life which is seen directly from the character of the main character who is ambitious and brave. Then the mindset and values of superiority from within her who has a more empowered style than Egyptian women in general. Creative Self is seen when Suad dares to make her own life choices to be free from confinement by mobilizing the masses, fighting colonialism, even achieving and having a career in a patriarchal culture. Finally, the struggle for compensation in life is seen when the main character reduces her weakness that is difficult to feel safe by getting married.
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