The thesis writer discusses the process of the main female?s development
from immaturity to maturity in Elizabeth Gaskell?s Wives and Daughters.
Utilizing the literary approach, the thesis writer analyzes Elizabeth
Gaskell?s Wives and Daughters by applying literary theories such as
characterization and conflict. Besides, she needs the definition of maturity
as the supporting tool. The thesis writer wonders what makes Molly
Gibson, the main female character undergo the process of maturation and
how the process transforms her. The analysis shows that in the process to
be mature the main female character undergoes a crisis, which only Roger
Hamley?s advice could influence her so that she can face the crisis and
come to maturation. The change experienced by Molly Gibson from
immaturity to maturity is for the better of everything. Undoubtedly the
change eventually makes the main female character become a better
person and the change brings love as the result since she deserves it.