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2. Reading and understanding some books about Postmodernism, Simulation and Simulacra theory and related sources to support the research
3. Selecting and collecting the data from narration and conversation in the novel entitled The Maze Runner by James Dashner
1.6.4 Procedure of data analysis
This study analyzes the data collected by categorizing the data into two part sdealing with the statements of the problem. Then, each point is analyzed using
the hyper reality theory that refers to the object of the study. The last, making the conclusion based on data analysis.
1.7 Definition of key term
1. Dystopia : A non existent society described in considerable detail and normally located in time and space that the author intended a
contemporaneous reader to view as worse than contemporary society Baccollini and Moylan 7.
2. WICKED WORLD IN CATASTROPHE: KILLZONE EXPERIMENT DEPARTMENT : A company concern in simulation world experiment
on teenagers to get the best survivor Dashner 207.
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter presents of theoritical framework and previous studies to support the study.
2.1 Postmodernism
The term of post modernism is hard to define, for some people, its term is used to against modernism theory which stresses on something rational, fixed
knowledge, universality and myths rejection. In fact, postmodernists criticize modernists’ perspective which is monotonous, positivistic and rationalistic.
Further, postmodernism, generally, respects on something real, various knowledge, questionable and local wisdom Selden 197. In postmodernism the
modernist perspective is rejected, because the concept in postmodernism, focus on the reality and rationality.
Postmodernism is also often considered by many to refer, in general, to the role of media in late tweentieth century capitalist society. Whatever usage one
prefers, it is clear that ‘postmodernism theory’ implies certain critical stances that the attempts to explain social and cultural development by means of ‘grand
narratives’ are no longer feasible or acceptable, and that ideas can no longer be closely related to a historical reality Carter 119. Postmodernism is influenced by
the media in the late tweentieth century, it affects the society. The effects of the
