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Nostalgia of the Main Character in Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library (2020)

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Nostalgia is not only a longing for the past, but it is also often accompanied by
a desire to return to a time or place that has emotional significance. In the
context of psychosocial development, nostalgia can influence a person sense
of identity and personal growth, shaping how they navigate relationships and
their understanding of themselves over time. This thesis aims to analyze the
types of nostalgia experienced by the main character and how nostalgia affects
the psychosocial development of the main character, Nora. This study used
qualitative research methods by applying Svetlana's theory about the
nostalgia and literary psychology approach that focuses on Erik Erikson's
psychosocial to see the psychosocial development that occurs in the main
character after and before the occurrence of nostalgia. The research found that
Nora Seed experienced two types of nostalgia that are restorative and
reflective. Restorative nostalgia encourages her to reconstruct her past to
relive unsatisfactory choices, while reflective nostalgia allows her to reflect on
her past and come to terms with its impact on her identity and personal
growth. This ultimately affects her psychosocial development, initially
trapping her in alienation through regret and loneliness but eventually leading
her towards personal growth and intimacy as she learns to rebuild meaningful
relationships. This research conclude that the nostalgia that Nora Seed
experienced, both restorative and reflective, played an important role in her
psychosocial journey, transforming her from a sense of alienation and regret
to personal growth and more meaningful relationships.

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BSI-2024-ANI a

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Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2024

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x, 59 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

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English

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BSI-2024-ANI a

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Nostalgia
psychosocial
matt haig

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