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Submitteed as a Partiaal Fulfillmennt of the Reqquirements
forr Getting Baachelor Degrree of Educaation

in Ennglish Deparrtment

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this research paper titled “The Need For Sacrifice in Law
Enforcement in John Grisham’s The Racketeer (2012): A Sociological
Approach” submitted to the Department of English Education, Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta is a record of original work done by me under the guidance
of Mr. Dr. M. Thoyibi, MS and Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum.
The information and data shown in this research paper is authentic to the best of my
knowledge. This research paper is not submitted to any other university or
institution for the award of my degree, diploma or fellowship or published any time
before.

The Researcher

Arum Agistina


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ACCEPTANCE

THE NEED FOR SACRIFICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IN JOHN
GRISHAM’S THE RACKETEER (2012):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

by
ARUM AGISTINA
A 32020290

Accepted by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Team of Examiner:
1. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S.

(


)

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum.

(

)

3. Dr. Abdillah Nugroho M.Hum.

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)

Surakarta, April 19, 2016
Muhammadiyah University
School of Teacher Training and Education
Dean,


Prof. Dr. Harun DJoko Prayitno, M. Hum.
NIP. 1965042813199303 1001

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APPROVAL

THE NEED FOR SACRIFICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IN JOHN
GRISHAM’S THE RACKETEER (2012):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

by:
ARUM AGISTINA
A 320120290

Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team:

First Consultant


Second Consultant

(Dr. M. Thoyibi, MS.)

(Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M.Hum.)

NIK. 410

NIK. 984

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T ESTIMONY

I am as the researcher, signed on the statement below:
Name

: ARUM AGISTINA


NIM

: A320120290

Study Program

: Department of English Education

Tittle

:

THE

NEED

FOR

SACRIFICE


IN

LAW

ENFORCEMENT IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THE
RACKETEER

(2012):

A

SOCIOLOGICAL

APPROACH
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of
the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degrees
of university. Nor there are option or masterpiece which have been written or
published by others. Except those in which the writing are refered manuscript
and mentioned in the literary review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is poven that there are some untrue statements in this

testimony, I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, April 19, 2016
The Researcher,
Materai Rp.
6.000,-

Arum Agistina
A320120290

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MOTTO

♥ Power of Allah is not invincible. (The Author)

♥ Successful person is one who can rise from adversity.
(The Author)
♥ You must be a healer and also must be a champion for your self.
(Warrior)
♥ Your life will not be changed by fate, but be transformed by the

changes you did. ( Jim Rohn)
♥ Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we
must do. (Bruce Lee)

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DEDICATION

With all my heart I dedicated my research paper to my beloved parents,
Darwa Pamuji and Teni, who has given me the best, patience, and suport in all my
life. I am so lucky having you all in this world. My lovely younger brother Ridho
Setiawan, who never left my side and you are very special.
I dedicated this research paper and give special thanks to my best friend
Wheny Wulandari who always help and suport me. Moreover my beloved friends
in English Education Department 2012.
I also dedicated this little paper to My partner in my life. I am always
waiting for you, and I will show this research paper although I do not know who and
where you are now.

The Researcher


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All praises belong to Allah SWT to his blessing and mercies given to
me, I can complete my research paper entitled THE NEED FOR SACRIFICE IN
LAW ENFORCEMENT IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THE RACKETEER (2012): A
SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. I would like to acknowledge and thank to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., Dean of School of Teacher Training
and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, Head of English Department on
Muhammadiyah University,
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi, MS. , the first consultant who gave me guidance, advices,
and encouragement during the writing of the research,
4. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum., the second consultant who gave me guide,
correct, and encourage from the beginning of writing until the end of it,
5. Dra. Siti Zuhriah Aryatmi, M. Hum. as the academic consultant who has
given the researcher guidance as long as she studied in Muhammadiyah
University,
6. All lecturers of English Department, especially Drs. Dwi Hardjanto “thanks
for the motivating Sir”,
7. My beloved parents Darwa Pamuji and Teni. Thank you for the love and
sacrifice you’ve all given me,
8. My Brother Ridho Setiawan, our journey is still in the beginning, keep
fighting and praying,
9. Nindya Praja Dimas Ari Nur R.F “you are not my Praja but you are partner in
my life”,
10. My best friend Wheny Wulandari. Thank’s for the great time together. I’am
glad to have friends like you. Finally we’ve made it up,
11. My preety friends “3Dara” Deska and Cinan, my beloved friends “Dalexa”
Dea, Ai,Luthfi, Erza and Mbak Xidy, my dear friends Mbak Any, Avi and
Mala, my close friends Ida, Ariyani and Susi and my boarding mates in
Wisma Kiky Selatan Atas Wheny, Diana and Dek Ayu . Big thanks for taking

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care of me, so gratefull for every moment we have spent and every moment
we have share. I am so grateful for happines and thanks for being my second
family,
12. My whole friends, who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks for
supporting and motivating me.
The researcher considers that this research paper is far from being perfect.
Therefore, suggestion and criticism are welcome and acceptance, I hope that this
research paper would be valuable for readers.

Surakarta, April 19, 2016
The Researcher,

Arum Agistina
A 320120290

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SUMMARY

Agistina, Arum. A320120290. THE NEED FOR SACRIFICE IN LAW
ENFORCEMENT IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THE RACKETEER (2012): A
SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah Univertsity
of Surakarta. 2016
This study is about The Need for Sacrifice in Law Enforcement (2012) which
is analyzed by using Socilogical Approach. The objective of the study are to know
what problem arising in law enforcement is, to analyze who becomes a barrier in law
enforcement and to know how to people cope with the obstacle in law enforcement.
The researcher concerns about law enforcement based on Socilogical approach by
Swingewood and Laurensoon. This research belongs to qualitative research. The
primary data of this research is The Racketeer by John Grisham’s in 2012, while the
secondary data of this research are take from other source likely essay, critics,
comments, historical information, biography of John Grisham, website, internet and
other information. The researcher draws three conclution in this research. First,
problem arising in law enforcement consist of the unfair treatment, insufficient
efidence and unproffesional administration. Second, those standing against law
enforcement are corrupt lawyer, FBI agent, corrupt judge and prosecutor. Third,
coping with the obstacle consists of the sufficient evidence and applying disciplene
of legal officer.
Keywords: The Racketeer, Sacrifice, Law Enforcement, Sociological Approach

First Consultant

Second Consultant

(Dr. M. Thoyibi, MS.)

(Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M.Hum.)

NIK. 410

NIK. 984
Dean,

Prof. Dr. Harun DJoko Prayitno, M. Hum.

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NIP. 1965042813199303 1001
RINGKASAN
Agistina, Arum. A320120290. PENGORBANAN DALAM PENEGAKAN
HUKUM PADA NOVEL THE RACKETEER KARYA JOHN GRISHAM
(2012): PENDEKATAN SOSIOLOGIS. Skripsi. Universitas Muhammadiyah
Surakarta . 2016.
Studi ini adalah tentang The Need for Sacrifice in Law Enforcement in
John Grisham’s The Racketeer (2012) yang di analisis menggunakan pendekatan
Sisiologis. Tujuan studi ini adalah untuk mengetahui masalah yang timbul
dalam penegakan hukum, menganalisis siapa saja penghalang dalam penegakan
hukum dan cara mencegah hambatan dalam proses penegakan hukum.
Keprihatinan penulis tentang penegakan hukum berdasarkan pendekatan
sosiologis oleh Swingewood and Laurenson. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam
penelitian kualitatif. Data primer dari penelitian ini adalah novel karya John
Grisham berjudul The Racketeer yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2012, sementara
data sekunder dari penelitian ini diambil dari beberapa essay, kritik, komentar,
informasi sejarah, biodata John Grisham, website, internet dan beberapa
informasi lain. Peneliti menarik tiga kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini. Pertama
adalah masalah yang timbul dalam penegakan hukum terdiri dari perlakuan
yang tidak adil, tidak cukup bukti dan administrasi yang tidak profesional.
Kedua adalah yang berdiri melawan penegak hukum adalah pengacara yang
tidak jujur, agen FBI, hakim yang korup, dan jaksa yang korup. Ketiga adalah
cara mencegah hambatan dalam proses penegakan hukum adalah dengan bukti
yang kuat dan menerapkan kedisiplinan dari masing-masing petugas hukum.
Kata Kunci: The Racketeer, Pegorbanan, Penegakan Hukum, Pendekatan
Sosiologis

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PREFACE

In order to revive to knowing about law enforcement, law enforcer must deal
with criminals. Those ways can be sacrifice in law enforcement. In this occation, the
researcher will discuss about the need for sacrifice in law enforcement. Some
problem can be arising law enforcement. Criminals also stand against law
enforcement. Although in law enforcements, they are many problems. Some people
cope with the obstacle in law enforcerment. This paper will discuss the need for
sacrifice in law enforcement by using sociological approach, a theory proposed by
Swingewood and Laurenson.
This research paper may not perfect yet, so the researcher needs any critique
and suggestions. It will help the researcher in making a better writing for next
occasion. Wish you can take your understand by reading this little paper. Happy
reading!.

The Researcher

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CONTENT
TITLE............................................................................................................................ i 
DECLARATION ......................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE...........................................................................................................iii
APPROVAL................................................................................................................ iv 
TESTIMONIAL ........................................................................................................... v 
MOTTO ...................................................................................................................... vi 
DEDICATION ........................................................................................................... vii 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................ viii 
SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. x 
PREFACE .................................................................................................................. xii 
CONTENT ................................................................................................................ xiii 
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 
A. 

Background of the Study ............................................................................... 1 

B. 

Problem Statement......................................................................................... 4 

C. 

Objectives of the Study ................................................................................. 5 

D. 

Benefit of the Study ....................................................................................... 5 

E.       Paper Organization........................................................................................ 5 
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW..................................................................... 6 
A. 

Underlying Theory ........................................................................................ 7 

1. Sociology of Literature..................................................................................... 6 
2. Type of Sociology of Literature ....................................................................... 7
3. Basic Principle of Sociology Literature ........................................................... 7 
4. Law Enforcement ............................................................................................. 8
5. Theoretical Aplication ..................................................................................... 9
B.  Previous Studies ............................................................................................. 10 
CHAPTER III. RESEARCH METHOD.................................................................... 11 
A. Type of the Study .......................................................................................... 11 
B. Type of the Data and the Data Source...........................................................11 
C. Technique of the Data Collection .................................................................. 12 
D. Technique of the Data Analysis .................................................................... 13 
CHAPTER IV. RESULT OF THE RESEARCH AND DISCUSSION .................... 14 
A.  RESULT (MAIN FINDING) ......................................................................... 14 
1. Problem Arising in Law Enforcement ........................................................... 14 

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a. The Unfair Treatment ..................................................................................... 14 
b. Insufficient Evidence ..................................................................................... 17 
c. Unprofessional Administration.......................................................................18 
2. Those Standing Against Law Enforcement....................................................20 
a. Corrupt Lawyer and FBI Agent......................................................................20 
b. Corrupt Judges and Prosecutor.......................................................................22 
3. Coping with the Obstacle ............................................................................... 24 
a. Sufficient Evidence......................................................................................... 24 

b. Applying Discipline of Each Legal Officer ...................................................25 
B.DISCUSSION.........................................................................................................27
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION ...................................................................................30 
A. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….31 
B. Suggestion..........................................................................................................32 
C. Pedagogical Implication.....................................................................................32
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………...………………33
VIRTUAL REFERENCE…………………………………………………….……..35

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