SELF-ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN DAVID LEVITHAN’S EVERY DAY

Abstract

This research aims to describe the self-acceptance of the main character, the mindfulness techniques of the main character, and the effect of the self-acceptance on the main character in the novel “Every Day” by David Levithan. To answer these questions, this research used Langer’s theory. This research is categorized into library research. This research uses psychoanalytic criticism. To analyze the data, a descriptive qualitative method is applied. Some of the important research findings are presented as follows: first, the self-acceptance of the main character named ‘A’ can be seen from his capacity and readiness to allow anyone else to see his true self and his capacity to do an appropriate self-evaluation. Second, the mindfulness techniques of the main character are observing new distinctions, contemplating puzzles and paradoxes, and considering alternative understanding of problematic aspects of self. Third, having high levels of self-acceptance leads the main character to accept his peculiar life, live happily, enjoy every moment, and feel more “ownership” to his life.