Representation of the Grieving Process in Dani Clayton from The Haunting of Bly Manor

Abstract

This study examines how Dani Clayton undergoes grieving process. Using qualitative descriptive method with online video as data sources, the research analyzed episodes where Dani dealt with grief using Kubler-Ross’ theory. Results shows that Dani moved from USA to the UK as a nanny to two kids to grieve her fiancé’s death after breaking up their engagement. Dani went through 3 stages of grief; depression, denial, and acceptance while experiencing hauntings multiple times. The hauntings escalated as Dani gets closer to someone romantically. She finally faced her grief and guilt to accept his death and move on with her life Thus this research shows how Dani starts the series by grieving her fiancé’s death and finally accepts it to be able to be happy in her life.

Keywords: Stages, Grieving, Dying, Hauntings