Peran Teori Psikoanalisis Dalam Pemahaman Karakter Sastra

Tambunan, Monica
Harahap, Syalwa Atikah
Tampubilin, Gresya Anugrah
Lombu, Sri Hartati
Panjaitan, Yeni Putri
Munthe, Handiantha Muantha
Harahap, Rosmawati

Madani: Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal
Vol 2, No 12 (2025): Januari

Psychoanalytic theory has become an essential tool in understanding literary characters, providing deep insights into motivations, internal conflicts, and psychological development of figures. This study aims to explore the role of psychoanalytic theory in character analysis within Indonesian literature. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, this article examines various literary works that depict the psychological complexities of characters, as well as how psychoanalytic theory can aid readers in understanding the emotional dynamics and behaviors of these figures. The findings indicate that the application of psychoanalytic theory not only enriches character interpretation but also opens discussions about the social and cultural contexts influencing character creation in literature.