Hierarchy of Needs Portrayed by The Main Character in 500 Days of Summer Movie

Abstract

Abstract
Every human has different needs in their life. This study analyzes the needs satisfied by Summer Finn, the main character of 500 Days of Summer. This study aims to analyze and explain how the hierarchy of needs is satisfied by the main character. Qualitative methods were used in this study. The data were taken from watching the movie and reading the movie script. Some steps were used to collect the data, such as watching and reading the movie script, identifying the data, classifying the data, and reducing the data. This study finds the hierarchy of needs in the main character based on a theory by Abraham Maslow. First, the fulfillment of the main character's needs, and second is the self-actualization characteristic portrayed by the main character. As the main character, Summer Finn has experienced all the needs: physiological needs, safety needs, love/belongingness needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization.
Keywords: Hierarchy of Needs, Abraham Maslow, Characteristics of Self-Actualized Person.