Personality of the Main Character in Brian Khrisna's Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati: A Literary Psychology Approach

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the personality structure of the main character in the novel Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati by Brian Khrisna using Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic approach. The primary focus of this research is to uncover the dynamics of the id, ego, and superego that underlie the character development of Ale. The method employed is descriptive qualitative with content analysis techniques applied to textual data, including narrations and dialogues within the novel. The results indicate that Ale's personality is shaped by the dialectical interaction between these three psychic components. The id represents impulsive drives resulting from trauma, while the ego develops as a reality mediator performing logical calculations, and the superego functions as a moral supervisor internalizing values of politeness and empathy. The study found a significant development in Ale's psychological perception, marked by a transformation from a phase of emotional distress toward positive psychological improvement. This emotional maturity is achieved through the success of the ego and superego in managing destructive impulses, reflecting the character's maturation process in facing internal conflicts and life's realities.