| dc.description.abstract | This thesis aims to analyze the main character, Tom Ripley based on the
characterization in the novel entitled The Talented Mr Ripley. This thesis used the
theory of characterization proposed by M.J. Murphy. Another intrinsic elements such
as theme, settings, and plot are also analyzed in this study. The method used in this
study is a qualitative descriptive method by collecting, classifying, and analyzing
dialogues and sentences in the novel as the data related to the characterization of the
main character. The results show that the analysis of the main character are represented
through the physical description, speech, reactions, character from another character’s
perspective, thoughts, mannerisms, conversation of other characters, direct comment,
and past life. The writer also found that the themes of the novel The Talented Mr.
Ripley are obsession, identity, and imitation. The settings in the novel are located in
New York City, Mongibello, Rome, Paris, and Venice. Last, the plot consists of
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. | en_US |
