ABSTRACT   This study is a defense mechanism analysis of the main character in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak novel. It aims at revealing how  defense mechanisms is experienced by Melinda Sordino as the main character of Speak novel by applying Sigmund Freud’s defense mechanism theory. The data is the narration and dialogue in the narrative implying defense mechanism strategies used by the main character in coping up with verbal, physical and phsychological bullying she experienced.  This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The finding shows that the main character had  repression, rationalization, regression, reaction-formation, projection, replacement, isolation, identification, sublimation and turning to self as defense mechanisms strategies to oversome the conflicts.   Keywords: main character; defense mechanisms; phsychoanalysis.

This community service activity aims to expose students to understanding the concept of gender and gender  equality in order to minimize oppression, discrimination and bullying that mostly occurs against girls. This  activity also aims to improve students' understanding of the value of character education and positive  attitudes. The partner of this community development are students and teachers of Kranggan Lembur  Mandiri Kindergarten, Jatirangga, Jatisampurna District, Bekasi. This community service activity is  carried out through the method of assisting story reading, designing syllabus of story reading based on  thematic reading, and providing material in the form of children's story books, as well as making children's  story telling videos about gender equality, which can be used for students' independent learning.  Monitoring and evaluation activities are carried out through observation and interviews. This activity helps  improve students' understanding of the role and empowerment of women through education, enrichment of  character and positive attitudes on gender justice (can work together, competence, active, empathize,  problem solving), improve linguistic competence and visual literacy (recognition of colors and images),  and also understanding of cultural literacy through children's stories containing local Indonesian culture  and gender perspective.