MORAL VALUES AND INTRINSIC ELEMENTS IN THE FAULT IN OUR STARS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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moral values, intrinsic elements, novel, English Language Teaching, literatureAbstract
The moral values and intrinsic elements found in the novel The Fault in Our Stars and discusses their relevance to English Language Teaching (ELT). Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study analyzes the novel by focusing on its intrinsic elements, including theme, characterization, plot, setting, and point of view, as well as moral values such as love, bravery, responsibility, respect, tolerance, and loyalty. The findings show that moral values in the novel are not delivered explicitly but are naturally embedded within the narrative through its intrinsic elements. This makes the novel meaningful and effective not only as a literary work but also as a learning resource. The study also reveals that The Fault in Our Stars can be used in ELT classrooms to support language development, encourage critical thinking, raise cultural awareness, and promote character education. Therefore, the novel is highly relevant for both literary studies and English education.
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