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Book’s Identity

Title : Me Before You

Author : Jojo Moyes

Publisher : PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama

Page : 656 pages

Date of Published : January, 5th of 2012

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Characters

Louisa Clark – a 26 year old woman who is creative, talented, and funny but underestimates herself and has few ambitions. Her life changes when she begins working as a caretaker for a paralysed man. Over time, she learns to harness her capabilities and step out of her limited comfort zone.
William (Will) Traynor – a 31 year old man who became quadriplegic after being hit by a motorbike. He is intelligent and wealthy, but his impairment has left him moody, angry, and bitter. Unable to accept never being the active and adventurous man he once was, he wants to end his life.

Elements

Theme : Love,Accepting�Genre : Romance�Setting place : England�

Sinopsis

Will Traynor was hit by a motorcyclist as he was about to cross the road.
Will's body parts from chest to toe can no longer function as before.
Meanwhile, Louisa 'Lou' Clark has just been fired from her job as a waitress at a cafe not far from her house.
Louisa Clark got a job as a nurse for a man with quadriplegia.
The first day of work doesn't go well because Will doesn't seem to like her presence.
Will was still cursing at her, and she spent more time doing her homework than she was with Will.
Lou become closer to Will and they are started to love falling in love.
Will was tired of his life and decided to contact Dignitas.
Lou tries to change Will's view of his life but Will's decision is irrevocable.

Moral Value

This book also motivates people who have been in their comfort zone for too long and are not aware of their potential. Like Will who always pushes Lou to do new things and get out of his comfort zone.
Embrace who you are; no matter what anyone has to say about it.
When you truly love someone, you will do what is best for them and not for you.
Push yourself, and don’t settle