THE MATURITY PROCESS OF TOM SAWYER CHARACTER IN MARK TWAIN’S “ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER”

The researches aims are (1).To describe the characteristics of Tom Sawyer (2). To explain the conflict experienced by Tom Sawyer (3). To explains the conflict with Tom's maturity process. This research used a qualitative approach or descriptive methods to analyze or describe problems found. Qualitative research is based on primary data and secondary data. Primary data is the main data source that the author obtained directly from the novel Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain while secondary data was obtained through general literature books related to research.This research uses Justin Pikunas Theory of Maturity to analyze Tom Sawyer maturity process. The results of data analysis, is the writer found that Tom Sawyer is a bad boy who always makes trouble. He is also a child who has a lot of imagination, lazy, full of curiosity and a coward. The depiction of Tom Sawyer's character is clearly visible from his words, behavior and in his thoughts in living life. Furthermore, this analysis shows that he has many conflicts with other characters: they are Aunt Polly, Huckleberry Finn, and Becky Thatcher. This conflict is the most basic conflict in this story which can later mature Tom. Conflicts with other characters have changed Tom's thoughts and behavior. His understanding of the problems in his childhood shows that his maturity has begun to reach. Furthermore, Tom's maturity is evident in his evaluation skills, his ability to handle disappointments, and his sense of responsibility.