THE MAIN CHARACTER’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS AS REFLECTED IN FOUR: A DIVERGENT COLLECTION NOVEL BY VERONICA ROTH

Abstract

This study analyzes Four: A Divergent Collection novel written by Veronica Roth
in 2014 using Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that shows the representation  of each basic needs to get to the highest needs, self-actualization. This study uses qualitative method. There are two types of data. Those are primary and secondary data. The primary data is taken from the novel Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth. The secondary data is taken from journals, books, documents, articles, and websites which related to the study. The result of this study showed that the hierarchy of needs can be applied in human life. In the novel Four: A Divergent Collection, the main character tried to satisfy all his needs. The basic needs that Four have been fulfilled were physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, and esteem needs. After those basic needs have been satisfied one by one, then he reached his self-actualization.
Keywords: Hierarchy of Needs, Basic Needs, Self-Actualization,