VARYA’S RESPONSE TO DEATH IN THE IMMORTALISTS BY CHLOE BENJAMIN

No. Klas	:	00000137/SKR
Pengarang	:	M. ARDY NOOR IRFANSYAH
Penerbit	:	FAKULTAS ILMU BUDAYA, SURABAYA, 2025
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Synopsis	:	This study entitled "Varya's Response to Death in The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin." It explores Varya’s character development in facing mortality, her psychological responses to loss and upcoming death, and her realization of the importance of making her life fulfilled. This study uses the framework of character and characterization, and five stages of grief, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, to analyze Varya's psychological experience. In addition, it applies descriptive qualitative study with the psychological approach as the research method. The result highlights Varya’s character develops from a pure innocent oldest sister to being cautious about little things, especially regarding death-related causes. Varya's response to death involves the five stages of grief proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross i.e. denial, anger, ba=rgaining, depression, and acceptance, Varya first experiences denial when she denies the prophecy predicting her death, and soon she feels angry and frustrated. Varya's pursuit of science acts as a form of bargaining, as she tries to extend her life and gain control over her destiny. The weight of her potential fate deepens her introspection and sadness, highlighting the emotional turmoil associated with grief. Ultimately, she reaches a state of acceptance and finds meaning in her experiences and relationships, even with the knowledge of her mortality. As she grapples with her fate, Varya gains the confidence to look for human connection, particularly with her son Luke, which promotes healing and personal development. The story illustrates that grief is not a linear experience and can evolve. This research reflects on how the perceptions of death influence lives. The story provides valuable insights into human nature amid existential uncertainty, as well as themes of empathy and resilience.