| 总结: | This thesis is entitled 'The Youths in Malaysian Tamil Novels, 1970-2010: The
Characterization of Exemplary Behavior and Deviance'. The objectives of this study are to
identify the characteristics of exemplary and deviant behavior among youths in Malaysian
Tamil novels, examines the identities of youths in the Malaysian Tamil novel and also
analyzes the characterization of youths as bearers of the tradition, legacy and aspirations of
the Tamil community. The methodology of this study is qualitative. A descriptive and
analytical approach used was in this study. The library research were also used to collect
the informations. Psychoanalysis theorist Sigmund Freud’s and Erik Erikson’s theories was
used to analyze and discuss the texts and recognize the various characterizations. The study
is divided into six chapters. Chapter one is the introductory chapter. The second chapter is
a chapter on concepts and theory. Chapter three is a chapter that describes the history of
Tamil novel development in Malaysia. Chapter four describes the characterization of
exemplary youths in Malaysian Tamil novels. Chapter five discusses the characteristics of
deviant youths. Chapter six is the concluding chapter. The overall findings show that the
characteristics of the exemplary youths are uplifted and the behavior of deviant youths are
shown as characteristics that need to be corrected. Exemplary characters are described as a
youth group which has its own role and importance in the development of society and
country. Exemplary youths are regarded as the current and future leaders who are required
to move forward with maturity, high capacity, and motivation that is more positive and
effective with stronger commitment. In addition, deviant youths are a group that needs to
be observed and bettered. The Tamil community's hopes in exemplary characters are an
inspiration to the generation of youths who are the bearers of tradition, heritage, and
aspirations of society. Meanwhile, deviant characters are youths who must be corrected
and returned to reality. This is because the awareness of youths is very necessary in
supporting the ideals of building a respected and dignified nation.
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