Analysis of characterization of selected characters in finding Audrey novel

This study aims to describes the characterization of selected characters in the novel Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella. This study also analyzes how the selected characters faced and solved their problem in the novel. This study focuses on a research problem: How are the personalities of selected characters depicted in the novel? This study uses a descriptive method. It also applies theory of new criticism and psychological approach in literary work to help analyzing the personality of the selected characters. Moreover, the plot of the story will be inputted to portray the characters behavior and actions in certain event. The researcher categorized the quotations that have correlation with the research problem and theory. There are two characters that analyzed in this study. Those are Audrey Turner as the main character and Linus as a special friend of Audrey. The researcher found that Audrey has several personalities such as inferiority feeling, inside expectation and people analyzer. Besides that, self-motivation of Audrey Turner is also discussed in this study as the process in dealing social anxiety disorder. Meanwhile the personalities of Linus are friendly, giving word affirmation, understanding and caring. Linus’ personalities become encouragement for Audrey in dealing her social anxiety