AN ANALYSIS OF THE MOTHER GOAT'S CHARACTER IN "THE MIMIC WOLF AND THE GOAT FAMILY": A CLASSICAL CHARACTER TYPOLOGY PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Abstract. The research examines the Mother Goat (Born 1924) in the children's novel, "The Mimic Wolf and the Goat Family", using traditional characters typology. The theme of the study is the Mother Goat’s bravery in chasing the Mimic Wolf and splashing it with hot water to save her children. Based on a descriptive qualitative approach with text and illustrations content analysis, the research indicates that the Mother Goat is a character of three classical categories of the child: protagonist-heroic, protective and wise. Against those of other characters, her courage does a simple response based on love and intelligence, not a impulsive action. The character is designed to provide an important moral message about bravery, sacrifice, vigilance against deception, and the mother's role in the family. One further study that integrates textual and visual elements helps with prior research into this subject: this study in conjunction with one study at the same text brings to mind a theory driven multidimensional analysis.