Social identity construction of Adam Cassidy in Joseph Finder's Paranoia

Barriel Fawwaz, Jalba (2024) Social identity construction of Adam Cassidy in Joseph Finder's Paranoia. S1 thesis, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

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Abstract

The choice of Joseph Finder's Paranoia for this study is grounded in several key considerations. Firstly, its notable success as a New York Times bestseller during the 2000s underscores its literary significance, particularly within the thriller-espionage genre. What sets Paranoia apart is Finder's unique portrayal of Adam Cassidy, whose focus on navigating social identity amidst corporate espionage differs from the common emphasis on suspense. Cassidy's struggle to maintain an essential position within the corporate hierarchy while concealing his true identity serves as a rich narrative background for exploring social identity construction.
​This research employs a descriptive analysis method, drawing its primary data from Joseph Finder's Paranoia. The theoretical underpinning guiding this analysis is Henri Tajfel's Social Identity Theory, offering a framework to understand the dynamics of social identities within groups. By combining descriptive analysis with Tajfel's theory, the research seeks to provide an understanding of the social identity construction depicted in Paranoia.
​The findings revealed a structured progression in Cassidy's social identity construction within Paranoia, aligning with the principles of Social Identity Theory. Initially, Cassidy engages in Social Categorization by aligning himself with Trion. Subsequently, he proceeds to Social Identification, wherein he internalizes Trion's values. Finally, the stage of Social Comparison emerges as Cassidy evaluates the distinctions between his roles at Trion and his previous workplace.

Item Type:	Thesis (S1)
Keyword:	Paranoia, Adam Cassidy, SIT, trion, social identity construction
Subjects:	E History America > E11 America (General) L Education > LA History of education
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Letters (Fakultas Sastra) > S1-English Letters(S1-Sastra Inggris)
Depositing User:	userperpus2 userperpus2
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2024 07:16
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2024 07:16
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/64565

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