Moral Ambiguity in Confession Novel by Kanae Minato

Zahra, Annisa Raudatul and Dewi, Septi Riana (2024) Moral Ambiguity in Confession Novel by Kanae Minato. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta.

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Abstract

In the novel Confession by Kanae Minato there are characters that show the duality of character, they can possess and be good while also being bad and vice versa, it is called moral ambiguity. This study describes and examines the characterization and moral ambiguity of three main characters in Kanae Minato's novel 'Confession'. In the process of research, the researcher uses Abrams’s objective approach while using secondary references about moral ambiguity to help maintain the results. The researcher also uses note taking techniques as the method of collecting the data. Then the researcher categorizes each of the data based on their good and bad characterization and starts to analyze the data that show moral ambiguity. Yuko Moriguchi balances respect and motherly care with vengefulness, using manipulation to seek justice. Shuya Watanabe combines creativity and empathy with manipulative behavior and violence driven by a desire for his mother's approval. Naoki Shitamura presents a friendly face while showing traits of deceitfulness, manipulation, and violence, complicating perceptions of innocence as a child and guilt as the perpetrator. Through their actions and perspectives, the characters exemplify complex moral dilemmas, challenging conventional judgments of good and bad.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi, Tugas Akhir or Kerja Praktek) (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	characterization, moral ambiguity, novel
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Divisions:	Fakultas Humaniora > S1 Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Kaprodi S1 Bahasa Inggris UTY
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2024 08:19
Last Modified:	09 Dec 2024 08:19
URI:	http://eprints.uty.ac.id/id/eprint/17179

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