Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

The story of the novel can be fiction and non fiction. The story gives the reader pleasure and knowledge of ho do with other human being and their community. The story of the novel has developed not only classic, love story tragic story but also story for life experience. In the story of the novel always emerges from the problem. It is possible to be analyzed. Especially in Lightning, a phenomenon appears when Alex’s relationship with her husband who is called Sam Parker is very inharmonious. It explains why a marriage fails and why they are unhappy. As mentioned before, human relationships are just as likely to fail or to succeed when men and women rely on human knowledge rather than giving attention or care to each marital partner.

After knowing this phenomenon, it deals with human life as an individual or social creature. The life experience is invaluable teacher. The writer must have the closer look rather than merely skimming the surface statement. The writer uses the conflicts, psychology, and divorce factors theories with qualitative approach.