Symbolism of life and death desire in Matt Haig's The Midnight Library

Sinda, Vatina (2024) Symbolism of life and death desire in Matt Haig's The Midnight Library. Sarjana thesis, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung.

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Abstract

This study discusses the symbolism of life and death desire in Matt Haig’s novel The Midnight Library (2020). The aim of this research is; (1) To find out what symbol of life and death desire that represent id, ego, and superego of Matt Haig in The Midnight Library (2) To find out how do the symbol of life and death desire build character development, plot, and mood in The Midnight Library. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, which is used to analyze the symbolism of life and death desire that can representative the id, ego, and superego of Matt Haig as an author regarding to the theme, also explore how the symbolism build the character development, plot, and mood in this novel. The result of this study show the id is dominant among the ego and superego. prominently features id symbols, indicating a profound exploration of primal desires, instincts, and the unconscious mind, particularly evident in main character's arc. These id symbols, serve to unveil author's innermost wishes and untamed impulses, suspending societal norms and reality's constraints. Through id- driven narratives, readers witness Nora be the pursuit of immediate gratification, navigating alternate lives driven solely by desires, devoid of moral judgment of the author namely Matt Haig. Additionally, ego symbols reflect author's attempts to negotiate reality, while superego symbols embody societal ideals and moral judgments that conflict with author's id-driven desires. The result of this study also provide that these symbols not only shapes character development but also drives plot progression and establishes the narrative's mood, enhancing readers' emotional engagement and deepening their connection to the exploration of human nature within the story.

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