MASCULINITY IN THE NOVEL FORREST GUMP BY WINSTON GROOM

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