Object of the Study

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C. Method of the Study

The method that is used to collect data for the thesis is library research. This method is used since the setting of time which the play takes place is in the past. The research can only be done with collecting data from the library as it is impossible to directly observe something that happens in the past. Thus, the researcher only looks and collects data from library and trusted web articles. There are many steps taken in analyzing this research. First, the researcher starts with reading the play. From the reading, the researcher finds that the play has interesting topic. Then the researcher re-reads and is understanding the whole play. From the understanding, the researcher finds that the American Dream found in one of the characters is more interesting to be explored than comparing between the two main characters. After absorbing the play, the researcher finds that the American Dream thoughts in one of the characters influence his own characteristics. The second step is preparing the problem formulations, which later become the question which has to be answered. In this part, the researcher reads the play more carefully in order to find the right topic. After that, the researcher finds that one of the characters has deeper relation to American Dream. Thus, the researcher is interested in analyzing this topic. The third step is collecting data, references, and theories related to this play from both library and online sources. In this part, the researcher uses library research. The information collected is mostly from printed books and some from trusted internet sources. Next, the researcher sorts the contents which can be used. 22 The fourth step is analyzing. In this part, the researcher organizes the whole data. It is including the theories, references, and approaches. After that, the researcher starts to analyze the character using related theories. This later reveals that the character has a dream to be achieved. Knowing that the character has specific dream, th e researcher digs up deeper about the character’s goal, which the American Dream theory is applied. In order to understand the circumstances, the researcher also needs historical background during that time. It is needed so that the research finds exact answer.