Abstract:
This study aims to discover the type of discrimination experienced by
Auggie and how the psychological aspects of Auggie based on Abraham
Maslow's theory in Wonder novel by R.J. Palacio.
The data source used in this study was the novel Wonder. In analyzing the
data, the writer used a qualitative research method through a psychology
approach. Data were obtained by using reading, noting, and analyzing techniques.
While in classifying and analyzing data, the writer used Abraham Maslow's
theory.
The writer found that the novel Wonder by R.J Palacio contained 13 data
indicating that the character experienced discrimination there were 6 data direct
discrimination and 7 data indirect discrimination, and 25 data indicating the
Hierarchy of human needs. This data is divided into 5 types of needs. The first
need was physiological needs with 4 data, the second is safety needs with 4 data,
love and belonging needs with 6 data, esteem needs with 7 data, and selfactualization needs with 5 data.
