Preparation for parenthood in Graeme Simsion the Rosie effect

In this thesis, the researcher analyses Graeme Simsion’s novel The Rosie Effect. It focuses on analysing Don and Rosie as the main character who is preparing for parenthood due to their unplanned pregnancy. This research also analysed the effect of preparation for parenthood in Don’s and Rosie’s relationships.This research applied a descriptive method. There is eight-factor of preparation for parenthood; those based on Walker and Avant historical perspective, culture, law, gender, spirituality, education, lifestyle, and life course journey.The result of the study is the writer found that during Don’s and Rosie’s unplanned pregnancy they experience preparation in the lifestyle changes, emotional, and hormonal change, those changes influence their relationship. Meanwhile, the effect of preparation for parenthood in Don’s and Rosie’s is that they learn to solve their problem by sharing parental responsibility.