Analysis of Intrapersonal Conflict Characters in Sense and Sensibility a Novel by Jane Austen

This study discussed Sense and Sensibility, a novel by Jane Austen. The novel itself mainly discussed the differences between two characters: Elinor Dashwood and Marianne Dashwood as found in the novel Sense and Sensibility. The purpose of this study is to identify the intrapersonal conflict between two main characters: Elinor Dashwood and Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility novel. To examine the conflict, two problems appear in this study. The first is “What is the main intrapersonal conflict character like?” The second is “How is the resolution from the intrapersonal conflict character traits?” To answer these problems, the researcher used content analysis as the method of the study. The primary data of this study is novel and the supporting data of this study books and journals. This study focused on the intrapersonal conflict between the two characters. The intrapersonal conflict faced between the two characters is considered an approaching conflict. When it comes to the conflict, both characters use approach style to manage the intrapersonal conflict. The researcher hopes this study can be used to analyze symbolism and meaning in the novel.