English and Literature Journal
Vol 8 No 1 (2021): June

SELF-CONCEALMENT IN JEAN WEBSTER’S DADDY LONG LEGS

Fania Hasri Fitranti (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Mamik Tri Wedawati (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2021

Abstract

This research studied the self-concealment of the main character in Daddy Long Legs novel. It is aimed at identifying self-concealment through the main character’s Johari Windows. This research also described fear of self-disclosure. The method used is descriptive-qualitative research This analysis is collaborating the concept of self-concealment with Johari Window. The results showed, Judy Abbott, the main character does self-concealment which is identified by the most dominated hidden area in her Johari Window which is including fear of self-disclosure. By comparing with previous self-concealment analysis in some literary studies, it is found that self-concealment is connected with queerness, deception, and either repression or suppression defense mechanism.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elite

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ELITE: English and Literature Journal (Print ISSN: 2355-0821, Online ISSN: 2580-5215) is a peer-reviewed journal devoted specifically to the studies of English linguistics and literature and other literatures with a special emphasis on local culture, wisdom, philosophy and identity. Published twice ...