Misty's Trauma in Ashley Blooms Every Bone a Prayer

Bella Silvia Dwi Andini; Muizzu Nurhadi

doi:10.30996/uncollcs.v4i1.6048

Authors

Bella Silvia Dwi Andini Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya
Muizzu Nurhadi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30996/uncollcs.v4i1.6048

Abstract

Abstract, This study aims to discuss the issue of trauma in the novel Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms. The main focus of this study is to find the causes, effects, and types of trauma experienced by the main character in the story. This study uses the theory of literary psychology approach by applying Judith Herman's theory to analyze the trauma experienced by Misty. The research method used in this study is qualitative with a literary psychology approach. From the analysis results, there are three causes of Misty's experience. The first is sexual and physical abuse by her neighbour named Big Billy, the second is emotional neglect by her family, and the last is a dangerous situation. The impact of the trauma experienced by Misty is emotional and psychological. This can be seen from the guilt and shame for what has happened to her. Therefore, it can be concluded that the trauma experienced by Misty is complex trauma. Complex trauma refers to a type of trauma that occurs repeatedly and cumulatively, often over a long period of time and usually in interpersonal relationships. This trauma is more severe because it usually involves violence, often starting from childhood.

Keywords: Trauma, Cause Of Trauma, Effect of Trauma, Type of Trauma

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