The role of friendship in shaping character in Emma Lord's begin again

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Firdous, Firdous (2025) The role of friendship in shaping character in Emma Lord's begin again. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

This study examines the character evolution of Andie Rose in Emma Lord’s Begin Again, emphasizing the influence of her friendships with Shay and Milo on her personality. The research aims to explore how interpersonal connections contribute to Andie’s personal growth and emotional transformation. Specifically, this study addresses three research questions: (1) How is Andie’s character shown before her encounter with her friends? (2) What influence do Shay and Milo exert on the development of Andie’s traits? and (3) In what manner does Andie’s personality transform after her encounters with Shay and Milo? This research employs a literary analysis method grounded in Burroway’s (2000) theory of indirect characterization, focusing on words, thoughts, actions, and appearance to examine Andie’s character portrayal. To deepen the analysis, the study integrates theories of personal development and camaraderie, drawing on the concepts of optimism and resilience proposed by Carver, Scheier, and Segerstrom (2019), as well as empathy as discussed by Decety and Cowell (2018). The data are derived from a qualitative examination of the novel, focusing on dialogues and narrative events that illustrate Andie’s interactions with her friends and her evolving internal state. The findings reveal that before meeting Shay and Milo, Andie displays traits of introversion, self-doubt, and overthinking, which hinder her ability to connect with others and believe in herself. Through her growing friendships with Shay and Milo, Andie undergoes a significant personal transformation, becoming more confident, emotionally open, and resilient. Shay’s emotional transparency helps Andie embrace vulnerability, while Milo’s practical support strengthens her sense of capability and self-assurance. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that authentic friendships play a crucial role in overcoming emotional barriers and fostering personal development, as reflected in Andie’s journey toward self-acceptance and inner growth.

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Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Creators:	Creators Email NIM Firdous, Firdous ncyn290@gmail.com A73219058
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email NIDN Thesis advisor Nuristama, Ramadhina Ulfa ramadhina.ulfa.nuristama@uinsby.ac.id 2006039203 Thesis advisor Fanani, Abu abufanani@yahoo.com 2015066904
Subjects:	Bahasa Inggris Sastra
Keywords:	New Criticism; friendship; novel
Divisions:	Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Firdous Firdous
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2026 06:31
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2026 06:31
URI:	http://digilib.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/85830

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