The Struggle to Achieve Superiority of the Main Character in the Novel Nun at a Mirror Afifah Afra's Work is Based on Alfred Adler's Psychology

Abstract

This research emphasizes the struggles and challenges faced by the main character of the novel Nun to achieve superiority in surviving her life based on Alfred Adler's psychology theory. The analysis results show that the character Nun's struggle in the novel encounters many twists and turns and conflicts. The conflict experienced by Nun was a symptom of hallucinations after her mother left. Interestingly, Nun was able to rise again from adversity thanks to the support of her sister and friends. Nun's struggle for life on the banks of the Bengawan Solo River reflects what also happened to the local community at that time. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, data was found for 90 quotes related to the struggle of the character Nun to achieve superiority in her life. This type of qualitative research uses data collection techniques that use document analysis in the form of novels.