LARA CAMERON’S STRUGGLE FOR GETTING AN OBSESSION IN SIDNEY SHELDON’S THE STARS SHINE DOWN: AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

Abstract

This research is descriptive qualitative research. The objectives of this research is to analyze Lara Cameron’s struggle for getting an obsession reflected in Sidney Sheldon’s The Stars Shine Down based on the individual psychological approach and to analyzed how the novel can be used for motivating the senior high school students in getting their ideal life. The object of the research is the novel entitled The Stars Shine Down written by Sidney Sheldon. The source of data are The Stars Shine Down novel and some datas from dictionary, internet in the form of articles that contain comments and opinion. The result of this research shows that the Lara Cameron’s obsession leads her to become a successful woman in real estate business. To be a successful woman in real estate business, she has to do many ways. Her character is in accordance with the principles of individual psychological approach. Besides, the experiences of the major character can motivate the students in getting their ideal life. The examples of Lara Cameron’s experiences are she never gives up when she finds the problems and solves them, she makes a good relationship with the others, she borrows some money to begin her business, and she does not forget to help the others.

Keywords: Obsession, The Stars Shine Down, and Individual Psychology Theory