The change of Albus character: phenomenological study in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the cursed child

In everyday life, someone’s character can be influenced by the experience. This study examines it through phenomenological aspect which focuses on Albus’ experience. The experiences which influence him most are based on his family, his school, and his friendship. In addition, the change of Albus’ character is also investigated since there are some changes in his personality. Husserl’s concept of phenomenology is applied. Besides, theory of new criticism which contains character and characterization is also applied. To complete the analysis, psychological approach is also used to see the character’s mental problems from the experience he has got. The data are collected from the text of J.K. Rowling’s play, by reading and selecting narrations and dialogues, then analyze it and make the conclusion. Positive and negative changes of Albus’ character are found. Moreover, the changes of the character are caused by his experience of those three which has been mentioned. That result brings Albus become a round character in the play.