Raidyarto, Fauzan Akbar (2026) FROM SURVIVAL TO ACHIEVE SELFACTUALIZATION: MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS AND B-VALUES OF ELODIE IN EVELYN SKYE’S NOVEL “DAMSEL” (2023). Undergraduate thesis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya.

	Text SE3813 Skripsi_Fauzan Akbar Raidyarto_13020122100089_1.pdf Download (542kB)
	Text SE3813 Skripsi_Fauzan Akbar Raidyarto_13020122100089_2.pdf Download (166kB)
	Text SE3813 Skripsi_Fauzan Akbar Raidyarto_13020122100089_3.pdf Download (489kB)
	Text SE3813 Skripsi_Fauzan Akbar Raidyarto_13020122100089_4.pdf Download (571kB)
	Text SE3813 Skripsi_Fauzan Akbar Raidyarto_13020122100089 ok.pdf Restricted to Repository staff only Download (700kB)

Abstract

This thesis explores the self-actualization of Elodie, the main character of
Damsel (2023) written by Evelyn Skye, through the lens of Abraham Maslow’s
hierarchy of needs and B-values theory. Employing a psychoanalysis approach
and library research method, the thesis analyzes intrinsic elements, namely
character, characterization, settings, and conflict to understand Elodie’s
development. In terms of the hierarchy of needs, the analysis focuses on how
Elodie fulfills her needs throughout her journey. Meanwhile, the concept of Bvalues is used to examine the traits she exhibits after achieving self-actualization.
The findings reveal that Elodie successfully achieves self-actualization by
fulfilling her lower-level needs. As a result, she demonstrates seven B-values:
truth, goodness, beauty, dichotomy-transcendence, uniqueness, justice, and selfsufficiency. Although she does not embody all B-values which may sometimes
lead to a less complete or fully realized form of development, she nevertheless
fulfills the essential criteria of a self-actualized individual by grounding her
growth in these higher values.
Keywords: novel; character; conflict; hierarchy of needs; B-values; goodness

Actions (login required)

View Item