60 In the paragraphs above, it is clear that Paulo had learned to accept
forgiveness and love. Accepting forgiveness and love were essential in order to converse with one‘s angel. When Paulo walked alone in the desert, he bet his faith
and surrendered himself into the hands of God; he believes that only God could help him. In the end, his angel appeared. He could see his angel. He felt the
presence of his angel. Paulo was able to converse with the angel. Paulo‘s angel is symbolized in a form of nature.
In conclusion, the deeper meaning of the journey is for forgiveness and love. Being able to converse with the angel indicates that Paulo has achieved both
forgiveness and love as well as reached self-actualization.
B. Suggestions
This part consists of three sections. The first section is suggestion for future researchers, the second is suggestion for English teaching learning, and the
third is the implementation of this literary work in teaching.
1. Suggestion for Future Researchers
The writer realises that this study still needs further improvements. Therefore, the writer has suggestions about the aspects that can be explored more
in this literary work, such as feminism aspects for this novel also deals with women‘s struggle. In addition, religion aspects can also be an interesting topic to
discuss in relation to the Tradition and the characters‘ beliefs.
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2. Suggestion for English Teaching Learning
Literature is a ―tool‖ and media that is used to teach English as a Second
Language. It is very beneficial to improve students‘ English proficiency. Many
teachers consider the use of literature in language teaching as an interesting and worthy concern Sage, 1987, p. 1. The use of literature as a method for teaching
basic language skills is very popular within the field of foreign language teaching and learning nowadays. His
manog lu 2005 supports the statement above by give further explanation that
―literature plays an important role in teaching four basic language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking; however, they
should be taught in integrated way ‖ p. 57.
As in Obediat‘s, Language vs. Literature in English Departments in the Arab World
1997, literature helps students acquire a native-like competence in English, express their ideas in good English, learn the features of modern English,
learn how the English linguistic system is used for communication, see how idiomatic expressions are used, speak clearly, precisely, and concisely, and
become more proficient in English, as well as become creative, critical, and analytical learners p. 30. Grabe and Stoller 1997 say that
―using literary work in English language class may contribute greatly to pronunciation development
and also to listening comprehension ‖. Hi mano lu 200 also supports that
―drama and role-play activities are valuable to be used in the English language class. Those activities facilitate and accelerate development of the oral skills since
they motivate students to achieve a clearer comprehension of a work‘s plot and a deeper comprehension and awareness of its characters
‖ p. 57.
62 Ramsaran 1983 states that using literature to teach language not only
contributes to a better linguistic understanding, a development of creative skills, and higher language proficiency, but also makes an important
contribution to literary appreciation p. 42. According to Collie and Slater 1990, there are four main reasons, which lead a language teacher to use literature
in the classroom. These are valuable authentic material, cultural enrichment, language enrichment and personal involvement p. 3. Moreover His
manog lu 2005 adds that,
―the use of a novel is a beneficial technique for mastering not only linguistic system but also life in relation to the target language. In novel, characters reflect
what people really perform in daily lives. Novels not only portray but also enlighten human lives. Using novel in language class offers educational benefits
such as improves critical thinking skills and develops students‘ knowledge about different cultures.
‖ p. 63
The writer suggests that educational practitioners should use The Valkyries as the material for teaching. It is an interesting novel that can be used as the
resource for stimulating language activities. The writer suggests this novel to be used as the media to attract students‘ attention in learning English. Through
reading literary works, students broaden their horizons, become familiar with the other cultures, and learning how to view the world from different perspective. The
result will be the possession of critical thinking and writing. His manog lu, 2005,
p. 64 Hopefully, by using this novel, the students will be motivated to learn English.
3. The Implementation of Teaching Prose
