masculinity concept in Clare‘s novel, relating to the portrayal of the Shadowhunters society in which the story set. The relationship between father and
son, Valentine and Jace as the Shadowhunter show us how the rigors of the environment as a fighter. In Shadowhunters culture, moral education and
environmental influence are considered as main a factor which contributes in developing one‘s personality and identity.
1.2 Reasons for choosing the topic
I chose this topic because of several reasons. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bonesnovel is one of famous pop literature that the content of more or less able to
describe American modern society. Second,as masculinity has becomes a universal topic, it gives me the spirit
in arranging this final project because masculinity concepts become a common problem that happens every time and everywhere in most part of the world, such
as the roles, functions, and rules in modern society.
1.3 Statement of the Problem
In order to focus to the topic, I limits the study by presenting the following problems:
1 What are masculinity symbols revealed in The Mortal Instruments: City of
Bones by Cassandra Clare? 2
How is the masculinity concept shaped within the society in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bonesas reflecting American modern society?
1.4 Objective of The Study
The objectives of analyzing masculinity symbols in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare are:
1 to find out the meaning of masculinity symbolsconcept in The Mortal
Instruments: City of Bones novel; 2
to describe the masculinity concept shaped within the society in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bonesas reflectong American modern society.
1.5 Significance of the Study
The significances of this study are, Empirically, this study is going to give knowledge readers to understand
the masculinity concept in Cassandra Clare‘s The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and this study can be useful in the view of culture.Practically, the benefits
of this research intended in increasing knowledge about masculinity concepts and give reference for researchers who interest in masculinity topic.
Moreover the study is meant to describe the masculinity that represent from the character. Character, represented by Jace Wayland, is significant to know
what kind of ideas that raise the concept of masculinity.
1.6 Outline of the Report
