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The Personality Dimension Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness to experience that appears in the character in The Three button Trick and Other Stories by Nicola Barker

ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities · Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 317–323

DOI
10.34050/elsjish.v7i2.35158
ISSN
2621-0835, 2621-0843
Published
2024-06-10
Publisher
Hasanuddin University
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between the characters' personalities and the three personality dimensions—Neuroticism, Extroversion, and Openness to Experience—in Nicola Barker's novel *The Three Button Trick and Other Stories*. The research aims to identify the types of violations committed by the characters and to explore the personality dimension relationships depicted through their personalities. The theoretical framework for this research includes Paul Grice's theory of maxim violation, which is used to explain personality relations, and the Five Factor Theory introduced by McCrae and Costa, which helps describe the personalities of the characters. A qualitative research method is employed to analyses the data, focusing on the maxim relations produced by the characters that reflect their personalities during communication. The data is collected from the text, sorted, analysed, and described according to the research needs. Triangulation is used to combine various data and sources for analysis. The results reveal that there are violations of maxim relations, habits, and personality exchange functions, demonstrating that personalities are interconnected. Ultimately, in the process of conversation, there can be a mutual understanding of the interlocutor's personality.

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Yusnaini YusnainiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
La SaraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Edy KarnoUniversitas Halu Oleo1
RAMLY RAMLYAffiliation unknown1
Ambo Wonua NusantaraAffiliation unknown1
Hasan AedyAffiliation unknown1

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