Defense mechanims of hugh glass in the novel Michael Punke’s the Revenant: a novel of revenge

This research focused on the main character of novel entitled The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge by Michael Punke. The important issue of this novel is Hugh Glass’ struggle to fight with a mother bear. To study it, the researcher applies defense mechanism and new criticism theory. The results of the study show that Hugh Glass characterizations are brave, wise, and persistent. While the defense mechanism used by the main characters are intellectualization, rationalization, reaction formation, repression and sublimation.