Abstract :
In this term paper describes the theme ofliterature based on novel. It uses
intrinsic approach. Intrinsic approach uses the concept of characterization, setting,
and plot. Extrinsic approach uses the concept of representation ( stereotype
antistreotype) African American. This is a kind of qualitative research with
document collecting method in a form of literary text from a novel titled "The
Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd as a primary sources and is supported by
some literatures related to the theories, concept and definition as secondary
sources.