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Sumitro, Yosephine Flowrina
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Analyzing Coping Mechanisms in “The Whale”: Charlie and Ellie’s Psychological Realism Sumitro, Yosephine Flowrina; Mulatsih, Maria Vincentia Eka
Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture Vol 14, No 1 (2025): Globish: English-Indonesia Journal for English Education and Culture
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/globish.v14i1.12435

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This study examines real-life mental health which is coping mechanism in “The Whale” film. It addresses two issues, namely: coping mechanisms Charlie and Ellie employ and the differences of their coping mechanisms which impact their individual quests for a better life. This study employs document analysis and a psychological approach to coping mechanisms based on Lazarus and Folkman's model. Stuart and Sundeen further categorize as adaptive and maladaptive. The researchers find that maladaptive coping dominates both characters, leading to Charlie's health problems and Ellie's academic failure. The film ends with Charlie dying due to health issues, so the positive connection with Ellie comes too late. Meanwhile, Ellie, who dislikes school, still aspires to graduate but fails. Their quest for a better life hinges on being able to confront them in healthier ways. The study concludes that relying on unhealthy coping methods hinders a better life.
Co-Authors Maria Vincentia Eka Mulatsih