I. THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NOVEL 3

II. "THE GOOD LISTENER" OF PAMELA H. JOHNSON AS AN EXAMPLE OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL NOVEL 4

2.1. CHARACTER SYSTEM OF THE NOVEL AND THE MAIN PROBLEMS 4

2.2.THE PROBLEM OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS BY THE EXAMPLE OF TOBY AND MAISIE 10

PARENTS' RELATIONS 10

BIBLIOGRAPHY 15

i. The main features of the psychological novel

The main task of a psychological novel is to disclose a character, show all the smallest motions in his soul and thoughts. That is why many literary touch become tools in hands of the author.

Character system is often used to reflect the author's idea. There is no any heroes in a novel to be unnecessary. Every figure bears a notion load. Almost in every work we see a hero and anti-hero, through their opposition we understand the depths of the characters and author's intention.

It is usually attached such problems in psychological novels as love, friendship, social differences, human self-struggle, opposition of the generations, etc. These are the problems, which have been attracted thoughts of people for ages. What is sin? What do we do right or wrong? How to overcome the obstacles inside ourselves?

As a rule to create a full-fledged character author uses such methods as depiction of hero's dreams, reveries, childhood (to show a life way and character formation), thoughts, etc.

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