RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO MAIN CHARACTERS IN AMERICAN SERIES “THIRTEEN REASONS WHY: SEASON 1”

Abstract

The study deals with the relationship between the two main characters in the Thirteen Reasons Why American Series: Season 1. The aim of this study is to find out the characterization of the main characters, the character development of Hannah Baker and Clay Jensen, and the relationship between the two. This study used descriptive qualitative methods. The writer took the data of the study from all the dialogues and monologues of the film script. The findings of this study were: (1) the characters of the main characters. Hannah Baker: friendly and romantic. Clay Jensen: nice and introvert; (2) Character development of the main characters. Hannah Baker: Pessimistic and Selfish. Clay Jensen: over-thinking and scared; (3) the relationship between the two main characters. a) Communal relationship between two main characters: workmate, classmate, and awkward crush. b) The factor that influencing interpersonal relationship in psychological analysis: similarity, reciprocity of liking, positive qualities, physical attractiveness and liking, and physical appearance and social behavior.