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Journal : JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONFLICTS BETWEEN KEY CHARACTERS IN GILLIAN FLYNN’S GONE GIRL Amalia, Suci; Barus, Efendi; Pawiro, Muhammad Ali
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 7, No 2: November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v7i2.12258

Abstract

Gone Girl, a novel by Gillian Flynn, explores the intense psychological and emotional conflict between a married couple, Amy and Nick Dunne. Amy desires love and loyalty but is devastated by Nick’s betrayal. Meanwhile, Nick, who is obsessed with emulating his father, fails to express love to Amy and instead engages in an affair, leading to suspicion when Amy suddenly disappears. Amy’s uncontrollable ego drives her to fake her own death and frame Nick for murder as a form of social punishment. The story unfolds through public suspicion, legal investigation, and emotional turmoil. This study applies Cascio’s theory of conflict to examine the types and dynamics of internal and external conflicts experienced by the main characters. The study also aims to identify the negative impacts resulting from these conflicts. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research analyzes how internal conflict (man versus self) and external conflict (man versus man, society, and fate) shape the narrative. Amy’s psychological need for validation and her manipulative actions lead her to deep guilt and emotional suffering. Nick, on the other hand, experiences social rejection, emotional stress, and job loss after being falsely accused. These conflicts result in significant behavioral changes and deteriorating mental, physical, and social well-being. The novel reveals how unresolved personal and relational conflicts can escalate into destructive outcomes.
Co-Authors ., Haerana A. Ghanaim Fasya Abdi Abdi, Abdi Afriani, Ida Irma Ahmad Rifai ahmad yani Aini Nurul Aisyah Erlynata, Aisyah Ali Ibrahim Alifatuz Zahro, Alifatuz anim anim Anisa Basulina, Nur Aqli HS, Mohammad Rosydul Arianti, Ninit Arinda Basulina, Nur Annisa Berutu, Nina Aldila Dany Poltak Marisi Deva Krisna Kadarani Dewi Yuliani Dewi Yuliani Diana Candra Dewi Diana Diana Dwi Anggraeni, Shifa Dwi Putri W. Pamungkas, Dwi Putri W. Efendi Barus, Efendi Fadlilah, Nazilatul Faiqotul Hasanah Fathoni Fathoni Fithriani, Zainun Wahida Fitri Rahmadani, Fitri Gusnedi Gustiani, Sindy Hanary, Hamas Fauze Harahap, Nurbaya Harahap, Nurhabibah Hasibuan, Lili Sunarti Hasna, Laili Hutajulu, Mutika Amalia Amini Irfani, Syahrani Yumna Ismaini Zain Ismanilda JANNAH, FARIDATUL Ken Ditha Tania Khikam, Mukhamad Zafrul Laili Hasna Lalang Budi Rianto Larasati, Fadya Lingga, Muliana Fitri M. Imamudin Maileni, Nanda Putri Mansyur Mansyur Marisi, Dany Poltak Miftahul Jannah Muhammad Luthfi Mursida, Rikhly Faradisy Nasution, Juni Sahla Nazilatun Ni’mah Nikmah, Annisatul Nur Ahmad Habibi Nur Okta Erlina, Nur Okta Panjaitan, Zulfiqri Pawiro, Muhammad Ali Prasetia, Dika Putri, Zahzia Kurina Rahmayani , Mentari Tri Indah Rangkuti, Adinda Rahmah Restu Amalia Hermanto Rizka Putri Nugraha Sabila, Amalia Safitri, Dela Saidun Fiddaroini Salman Salman Saputra, Junindra Darisky Siagian, Mauli Sibarani, Alexander J. P. Siniwi, Lutfiah Maharani Siregar, Hasny Delaila Soifi Ali, Soifi Sunra, La Susi Nurul Khalifah Syamsul Arifin Tri Kustono Adi Udi Tyas Udiyana, Latifa Salsabila Anisa Ulfatul Mardiyah Umi Hasanah, Umi Veithzal Rivai Zainal Vita Ratnasari Wilantara, M Pandu Wismanto Wismanto Wiwi Sartika Yasnita, Zhafiratunnisa’ Yuli Wahyuni, Ika