Abstract :
This term-paper discusses about the theme of a novel. Two approaches, intrinsic
and extrinsic approaches, are applied to analyze this novel. The concepts that is
applied to analyze through intrinsic approach consists of characterization by using
showing and telling methods, plot and setting. The concept to analyze through
extrinsic approach is self defense mechanism theory by Sigmund Freud Post. This
research explains about the reflection of Sigmnud Freud?s self defense mechanism
theory in two characters, Maeve Glover and Claire as well as its relation to other
intrinsic elements. In this research, 10 Things I Can See From Here novel is the
primary sources and supported by some of relevant theories, concepts, and
definitions which as secondary sources.