Analisis Bentuk dan Dampak Ijime pada Novel I Can’t Talk So Smoothly Karya Naoya Shiino

Abstract

This study examines the forms and impacts of bullying in Naoya Shiino's novel I Can't Talk So Smoothly by identifying the types of bullying and their impact on victims. This study uses a descriptive method with a sociological and literary psychology approach to determine the forms and impacts of bullying on victims. This study shows that the forms of bullying found in the novel I Can't Talk So Smoothly consist of three types of cases, namely three cases of relational bullying, six cases of verbal bullying, and two cases of physical bullying. The impact of bullying on victims in this novel is divided into four parts, namely anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, and depression. This study reveals that bullying against people who stutter has a negative impact, leaving psychological scars and affecting their ability to socialize. The novel I Can't Talk So Smoothly serves as a medium for social reflection and emotional education to understand the impact of bullying and the importance of empathy in life.