@thesis{thesis, author={SALSABILA CINDI}, title ={Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Portrayed in the Main Character in Novel Girl In Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow}, year={2023}, url={http://repository.teknokrat.ac.id/5321/}, abstract={This thesis discusses Charlie Davis in the novel Girl In Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow, Charlie is a 17 year old girl who experienced violence by her mother and boyfriend which resulted in Charlie experiencing a trauma and causing herhe to experience the mental illness Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In this study, the writer analyzed Charlie's obsessive-compulsive disorder in the novel. The writer used a qualitative descriptive method in writing this research. The data taken is the narration and dialogue in Charlie's character. The author also uses a psychological approach to help analyze data to write this research. The theory used to support this research is Obsessive-Compulsive by Millon to help analyze the codes, signs, and symbols in the novel. The results of the analysis showed that there were several problems that traumatized Charlie which led to the emergence of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The problem is physical violence and sexual violence perpetrated by those closest to them. This can have a bad impact on Charlie from a physical or mental aspect.} }