Putri, Nabila Tiara and Hariyanti, Tatit (2025) The Impacts of Trauma on Hardin's Personal Relationships in After by Anna Todd. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
Anna Todd's novel After depicts the psychological impact of childhood trauma and its shape on romantic and interpersonal relationships, as reflected through the character of Hardin Scott. This study aims to analyse the relationship patterns between Hardin and Tessa Young and examine how Hardin's past trauma affects his emotional behaviour. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with an objective approach by M.H. Abrams. This study emphasises analysis based on intrinsic elements of literary works such as characters, plot, and conflict, without relying on the author's background or reader responses. This study also adopts Judith Herman's trauma theory, which describes three stages of recovery: (1) safety, (2) remembrance and mourning, and (3) reconnecting and injection. The findings indicate that Hardin's traumatic experiences, stemming from witnessing domestic violence and emotional neglect, led to emotional instability and unhealthy relationship patterns. However, through his relationship with Tessa, he undergoes a gradual recovery process that helps him transition from emotional detachment to vulnerability and connection. The stages of trauma recovery not only facilitate Hardin's personal growth but also transform the dynamics of his romantic relationship into one characterised by empathy, trust, and emotional responsibility. This research concluded that trauma plays a central role in shaping character development and the ability to build healthy romantic relationships. Additionally, the healing process is crucial for facilitating emotional healing and relationship transformation within literary narratives.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Skripsi, Tugas Akhir or Kerja Praktek) (Skripsi) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | After, impact, personal relationship, stage of recovery, trauma |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Humaniora > S1 Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Kaprodi S1 Bahasa Inggris UTY |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Sep 2025 03:06 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Oct 2025 03:18 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uty.ac.id/id/eprint/18778 |
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