this main character represents the working class in the story that is being controlled by the upper class, finally against all odd making a one big step to fight against the higher
power.
B. Problem Formulation
There are some questions that are proposed to help the writer to conduct this research. To analyze the main character, the unequal treatments, and the class struggle
will be covered by these three questions. 1.
How is Katniss characterized in the novel? 2.
How are the unequal treatments done by the Bourgeois depicted in the novel? 3.
How do Katniss‟ reactions reflect the class struggle towards the unequal treatment?
C. Objectives of the Study
Based on the problem formulation, this study has several aims to be reached. The first aim is analyzing the depiction of the main character in the novel. This will be
helpful for the writer to identify how the unequal treatments are done by the Bourgeois through the characterization of the main character. In order to find out the reactions of
the main character, the writer has to see how the unequal treatments are done first. So, the second aim is to find out the unequal treatments performed by the upper class
towards the lower class in the novel. The identification of the unequal treatments can be seen through the characterization of the main character. Finally, the third aim is to
find out how the main character‟s reactions reflect the class struggle that emerges as
the impact of the unequal treatments.
D. Definition of Terms
In order to avoid misunderstanding in reading this study, the writer provides the definitions of some terms that are used in this study.
Nikolai Bukharin describes class struggl e as “a struggle in which one class has
entered into action against the other class ” 1969: 298. Class struggle, in other words,
is the movement develops when the oppressed class or the working class realizes that they in some point are being oppressed by the upper class. This can occur also when
the one class‟ interest is in opposition to another. For example, if the interest of the
upper class is to get much profit for them while the working class tends to strive for more proportionate earnings, it can be seen that the two classes have obviously
opposite interests. Thus, the struggle can be developed from this stage. Bourgeois, quoting from Engels in The Marx-Engels Reader
is “the class of modern Capitalists, owners of the means of social production and employer of wage-
labor ” Tucker, 1978: 473. Meaning to say this certain class is the one who has
control over those who are the working class. The working class or the Proletariat o the other hand
is defined as “the class of modern wage-laborers who, having no means of production of their own, are reduced
to selling their labor-power in order to live ” Tucker, 1978: 473. This class is
described as the one with no power, since they are the one who have no means of production. Hence, they are selling their labor in order to get the earnings. In
Capitalists society, this class is considered as the lower class.
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
In this following chapter, the review of related studies and theories is provided in order to support the analysis of the study. This chapter is divided into
two sub-chapters. The first one is the review of related studies contained some criticism and comment about the work of literature. The second one is the review
of related theories contained the theories that related to the study.
A. Review of Related Studies
Suzanne Collin‟s Catching Fire is the sequel of the previous book Hunger Game and most known for its violent element in the story. Nevertheless, the book
itself has received many honorable awards from USA Today, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and many more credible media for the bestselling book back
in 2009. The story itself i s actually the influence of the author‟s life background.
“An Interview with Suzanne Collin” by James Blasingame reveals that the author‟s father was in the military and also a professor in West Point Academy.
From the interview the author also states that her father was an intelligent and very knowledgeable person and it is no doubt that she is influenced by her father‟s
education and life experience. Through Catching Fire, it can be seen how those who have more power, in
this case the Capitol is actually anxious of being overthrown by the proletariats or the working class. Thus, in order to hold off any action of revolutionary they
manipulate their power towards the working class.
