THE EXPECTATION PROBLEMS OF MAIN CHARACTERS IN ANDERSEN’S SELECTED SHORT STORIES

Andi Aminayani Puspitasari. 2021. Expectation Problem of Main Character in Andersen's Selected Short Stories. (Supervised by Abbas and Rezky Ramadhani)
This research is a literary study that explores the expectation problems experienced by the main characters in The Ugly Duckling, The Butterfly, and The Puppet-Show Man by Hans Christian Andersen. In addition, this thesis also aims to find out the solution to the problem of expectations by the main character in the
selected short story.
The approach used in this thesis is Structuralism Approach, which it focuses analysis in the intrinsic elements of literary works, namely characters, plot, setting, and theme. The research data sources are the short story of The Ugly Duckling, The Butterfly, and The Puppet-Show Man. The research data is then displayed
descriptively.
After analyzing the three selected short stories, the writer found that the main characters in the selected short stories experience expectation problem. Expectation problems can affect the behavior and lives of individuals who experience it. However, the expectation problem can be solved with a good response and wise
attitude reflected by the three main characters in The Ugly Duckling, The Butterfly, and The Puppet-Show Man.