Abstract :
In this study I focus on the sexual mental disorder in the novel entitled
Trilogy Fifty Shades by E.L James. The objectives of the study are to know what
sadomasochism is depicted in novel Fifty Shade Trilogy by E.L James. The second
is to identify the factors that cause main character sadomasochism in Fifty Shade
Trilogy by E.L James.
This study belongs to qualitative study because the data are not numerical
data. The primary source that is used by the researcher is the novel. The secondary
sources are from books or articles that contain necessary theories that are necessary
to complete the objectives of this study. The theory is sexual sadomasochism.
There are two findings in this study. The first one reveals that Christian Grey
is a sadomasochist based on the way he gains sexual excitement by inflicting pain,
suffering, and humiliation. The second reveals that Christian Grey also
demonstrates a sadomasochistic sexual intercourse through spanking, whipping,
blindfolding, and physical bondage.