Abstract :
This term paper discusses about the analysis of the process in finding
sexual identity and factors that influnce to be gay. The aim of this study is to
explain the process of finding sexual identity experienced by Chiron in Moonight
by Barry Jenkins, based on the factors that influence him to be gay. Identity is an
understanding of oneself. In this analysis I use identity confusion, at this stage an
individual begins to realize and believe that his behavior can be defined as
homosexual, and there are also two factors that influence the main character to be
gay, unfavorable environment factors and family environment factors. I use
qualitative methods to analyze the process of finding sexual identity and the
factors that influence to be gay. The data analysis of this research is based on the
life experience of Chiron, Chiron realizes that he is gay. But he just kept it to
himself until he grew up. The factors that influence Chiron to be gay are
unfavorable environmental factors, because since childhood Chiron has been
called gay, making him think about his sexual identity. And also Family
environmental factors, where the role of parents is very influential on the
formation of their child?s sexual identity, but the parents figure in Chiron?s life
makes him to be gay.