Unraveling Scarlett Dragna’s character development in Stephanie Garber’s "Caraval"

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Inayah, Nanda (2023) Unraveling Scarlett Dragna’s character development in Stephanie Garber’s "Caraval". Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the character development of Scarlet Dragna in Stephanie Garber's Caraval. This work tells about Scarlett's struggle to go beyond herself to be brave in determining her path in life and to be free from her cruel father. Based on that, the researcher is interested in discussing two points of the problem formulation, (1) how Scarlett Dragna's character develops and (2) the causes that influence Scarlett Dragna's character development. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach in analyzing the narrative and conversations in the novel to explain the issues studied systematically. Data was collected through the close reading of the novel. The researcher creates a data table to facilitate a detailed and in-depth interpretation process. All data that has been collected is then classified and analyzed. The analysis begins with a description regarding the depiction of Scarlett Dragna's character development from before to after going to Caraval. The analysis is continued with an explanation of the factors that led to the development of Scarlett Dragna's character. The study results show that Scarlett Dragna experienced character development during her presence in Caraval. Before she went to Caraval, Scarlett was obedient, cautious, hesitant, self-accusation, and truthful. However, Scarlett's character changed after she went to Caraval, where she became more open, deceitful, decisive, bold, and recognized her values. Character development in the figure of Scarlett does not occur without a cause. Some causes that influence this change are the presence of significant people, the environment, and the motivation to save her sister. Significant people in Scarlett's life include Marcello, Julian, Aiko, and Nigel. Environmental adjustment is how Scarlett adapted from her previous self in Trisda and then moved to Isla de los Sueños, where Caraval was held. Besides, the strongest motivation driving the development of Scarlett's character is to save her sister in Caraval game and take her away from her abusive father. With all these influences, Scarlett could finally go beyond her limitations and develop into a better person.