Abstract:
This study aims to find the masculinity style and individual development of
forrest gump novel, this research is expected to be a reference for further
researchers.
The data source used in this research is Forrest Gump Novel. In analyzing
the data, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive research method. The data
were obtained by using reading, note-taking, and analyzing techniques through a
sociological approach to literary works and to classify the Masculinity styles
contained in the novel, the researcher used the theory of RW Connel.
The results of the research show that masculinity of Forrest Gump could make
and execute strategies and vision well, found ideas to find plans, and created and
implement Forrest Gump self-development to be felt and improved. Researchers
could conclude that Forrest Gump explored how man can change to be the
masculity, it could be concluded that Forrest Gump was able to adapt himself as a
leader who was responsible for the decisions he would carry out Forrest Gump
was learned to lead himself
