SUPERSTITION IN MARK TWAIN’S ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1884) Superstition In Mark Twain’s Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1884).
SUPERSTITION IN MARK TWAIN’S ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
(1884)
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
Arranged By:
NUR WAHIDAH ULLYA AMRINA
A320120270
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016
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MOTTO
“Be a witness not a judge. Focus on yourself, not on thers. Listen to your heart, not to
the crowd.” (Unknown)
“Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.” (Unknown)
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DEDICATION
I dedicate my research to all people who love me so much and have special position in
my life as a present from God to give me much amazing life.
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ABSTRAK
Studi ini adalah tentang Superstitions in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
(1884) yang dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan Sociological. Tujuan studi ini adalah untuk
mengetahui tipe-tipe dari takhayul, untuk mengetahui bagaimana Mark Twain sebagai penulis
menggambarkan takhayul pada novelnya, dan untuk mengungkapkan alasan Mark Twain
menambahkan kasus takhayul dalam novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn berdasarkan
pendekatan Sociological. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif. Data primer dari
penelitian ini adalah novel karya mark Twain yang berjudul Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1884, sementara data sekunder dari penelitian ini adalah sumber
lain yang terkait dalam studi ini, seperti: website, kamus dan beberapa buku yang mendukung
penelitian ini. Peneliti menarik tiga kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini. Pertama adalah dari enam
jenis takhayul yang ada, penulis hanya menemukan tiga jenis takhayul yang terdapat dalam
novel Adventures of Hucklerberry Finn, yaitu takhayul yang berhubungan dengan kejadian di
kehidupan sehari-hari, Takhayul yang berhubungan dengan kematian dan iblis, dan takhayul
yang berhubungan dengan hewan dan tumbuhan. Kedua, takhayul ditunjukkan melalui tokoh,
setting, kejadian, dan gaya seperti simbol. Ketiga adalah dalam novel Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain menyisipkan takhayul untuk mengembangkan cerita dan sebagai
sisipan lelucon.
Kata Kunci: Takhayul, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Sociological.
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ABSTRACT
This study is about Superstitions in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884)
which is analyzed by using Sociological approach. The objectives of the study are to know the
types of superstition, to know how superstition directed in the novel, and to know the reason why
Mark Twain addressed Superstition in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel based on
Sociological approach. This research belongs to qualitative research. The primary data of this
research is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel by Mark Twain in 1884, while the secondary
data of this research are other sources related to the study, such as: website, dictionary and
some books which support this research. The researcher draws three conclusions in this
research. Firstly, of the six types of superstition, there are only three types are found in the
novel. The three types are daily life, death-ghost-demons, and animal-plants. Secondly, the
superstition is directed in the novel through the characters, setting, events, and style. Third is the
underlying reason why Mark Twain address superstition in his novel is to help the story progress
and just a joke to entertain the reader.
Keywords: Superstition, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Sociological Approach.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahhirabbil’alamin. All praises belong to Allah SWT to His blessings given to
the researcher, so she can completed her research paper entitled SUPERSTITION IN MARK
TWAIN’S ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1884). Many people helped the
researcher in doing this research. The researcher would like to give the deepest appreciation and
gratitude to them in the following list:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum., the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., the Chief of Department of English Education,
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi. M.S., the first consultant who has supported and gave the researcher
guidance patiently to do this research by giving the best advice and suggestions, so the
researcher can enrich her knowledge about literature.
4. Azhari, S.S., the academic consultant who has given guidance to the researcher during
her study in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
5. All lecturers of Department of English Education who have become such great educators
and for giving precious knowledge to the researcher.
6. My beloved father, Mr. Muhammad Junaidi who always give his love and care to me and
always give me that all I need.
7. My beloved mother, Mrs. Raja Opu, who eventhough is not in this world anymore, her
love is always in the researcher’s heart.
8. My beloved mother in law, Mrs. Kusmilah, who always gives me motivation and love
like my mother.
9. My beloved sister, Adiba Shakila Ramadhani, who always makes me laugh when we
meet.
10. All of my big family who gives a lot of supporting contributions in my education.
11. My beloved travel mate, Tety Permana Saputri, who always share motivation, love, and
laugh.
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12. All the close friends, Diyah Fauziyah, Nur Wahidah Ullya Amrina, Risal Yaniardi
Darussalam, Rezky Bintang Marsetya, Rizal Pradhana, Sardi, Arina Ismah, Triana Novia,
Tri Lismayani, and the other friends, who have cheered up the researcher during her hard
times in completing this research and always supports when the researcher needs them.
13. Hidayatullah, who always gives a lots of motivation, care, laugh, and love.
14. Emperor team, who has given the best performance of drama and the other precious
moments during and after drama.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE................................................................................................. .
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TESTIMONY.................................................................................................
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APPROVAL...................................................................................................
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ACCEPTANCE.............................................................................................
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MOTTO..........................................................................................................
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DEDICATION...............................................................................................
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ABSTRAK......................................................................................................
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ABSTRACT....................................................................................................
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENT................................................................................
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION..................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study.........................................................
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B. Problem Statement...................................................................
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C. Objectives of the Study............................................................
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D. Limitation of the Study............................................................
6
E. Benefit of the Study...................................................................
6
F. Paper Organization...................................................................
6
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW.....................................................
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A. Underlying Theory……............................................................
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1. Notion of Sociology……………...........…………..
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2. Notion of Superstition…………………........…………….
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B. Previous Study……….….........................................................
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C. Novelty....................................................................................
16
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD.......................................................
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A. Type of Research…………………………………………..........................................
B. The Object of the Study…………………............................................
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C. Type of the Data and Data Source………………………………………………17
D. Technique of Data Collection............................................................
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E. Technique of Data Analysis.......................................................
CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION............................................
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A. Type of Superstition.......................................................................
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B. The Depiction of Superstition in AoHF...........................................
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C. The Reason Why Mark Twain Address Superstition.................................
33
D. Discussion……………………………………………………
34
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION........................................................................
A. Conclusion................................................................................
36
B. Suggestion..................................................................................
37
C. Pedagogical Implication............................................................
38
BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………
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(1884)
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
Arranged By:
NUR WAHIDAH ULLYA AMRINA
A320120270
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016
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iii
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MOTTO
“Be a witness not a judge. Focus on yourself, not on thers. Listen to your heart, not to
the crowd.” (Unknown)
“Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.” (Unknown)
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DEDICATION
I dedicate my research to all people who love me so much and have special position in
my life as a present from God to give me much amazing life.
vi
ABSTRAK
Studi ini adalah tentang Superstitions in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
(1884) yang dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan Sociological. Tujuan studi ini adalah untuk
mengetahui tipe-tipe dari takhayul, untuk mengetahui bagaimana Mark Twain sebagai penulis
menggambarkan takhayul pada novelnya, dan untuk mengungkapkan alasan Mark Twain
menambahkan kasus takhayul dalam novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn berdasarkan
pendekatan Sociological. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif. Data primer dari
penelitian ini adalah novel karya mark Twain yang berjudul Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1884, sementara data sekunder dari penelitian ini adalah sumber
lain yang terkait dalam studi ini, seperti: website, kamus dan beberapa buku yang mendukung
penelitian ini. Peneliti menarik tiga kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini. Pertama adalah dari enam
jenis takhayul yang ada, penulis hanya menemukan tiga jenis takhayul yang terdapat dalam
novel Adventures of Hucklerberry Finn, yaitu takhayul yang berhubungan dengan kejadian di
kehidupan sehari-hari, Takhayul yang berhubungan dengan kematian dan iblis, dan takhayul
yang berhubungan dengan hewan dan tumbuhan. Kedua, takhayul ditunjukkan melalui tokoh,
setting, kejadian, dan gaya seperti simbol. Ketiga adalah dalam novel Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain menyisipkan takhayul untuk mengembangkan cerita dan sebagai
sisipan lelucon.
Kata Kunci: Takhayul, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Sociological.
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ABSTRACT
This study is about Superstitions in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884)
which is analyzed by using Sociological approach. The objectives of the study are to know the
types of superstition, to know how superstition directed in the novel, and to know the reason why
Mark Twain addressed Superstition in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel based on
Sociological approach. This research belongs to qualitative research. The primary data of this
research is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel by Mark Twain in 1884, while the secondary
data of this research are other sources related to the study, such as: website, dictionary and
some books which support this research. The researcher draws three conclusions in this
research. Firstly, of the six types of superstition, there are only three types are found in the
novel. The three types are daily life, death-ghost-demons, and animal-plants. Secondly, the
superstition is directed in the novel through the characters, setting, events, and style. Third is the
underlying reason why Mark Twain address superstition in his novel is to help the story progress
and just a joke to entertain the reader.
Keywords: Superstition, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Sociological Approach.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahhirabbil’alamin. All praises belong to Allah SWT to His blessings given to
the researcher, so she can completed her research paper entitled SUPERSTITION IN MARK
TWAIN’S ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1884). Many people helped the
researcher in doing this research. The researcher would like to give the deepest appreciation and
gratitude to them in the following list:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum., the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., the Chief of Department of English Education,
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi. M.S., the first consultant who has supported and gave the researcher
guidance patiently to do this research by giving the best advice and suggestions, so the
researcher can enrich her knowledge about literature.
4. Azhari, S.S., the academic consultant who has given guidance to the researcher during
her study in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
5. All lecturers of Department of English Education who have become such great educators
and for giving precious knowledge to the researcher.
6. My beloved father, Mr. Muhammad Junaidi who always give his love and care to me and
always give me that all I need.
7. My beloved mother, Mrs. Raja Opu, who eventhough is not in this world anymore, her
love is always in the researcher’s heart.
8. My beloved mother in law, Mrs. Kusmilah, who always gives me motivation and love
like my mother.
9. My beloved sister, Adiba Shakila Ramadhani, who always makes me laugh when we
meet.
10. All of my big family who gives a lot of supporting contributions in my education.
11. My beloved travel mate, Tety Permana Saputri, who always share motivation, love, and
laugh.
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12. All the close friends, Diyah Fauziyah, Nur Wahidah Ullya Amrina, Risal Yaniardi
Darussalam, Rezky Bintang Marsetya, Rizal Pradhana, Sardi, Arina Ismah, Triana Novia,
Tri Lismayani, and the other friends, who have cheered up the researcher during her hard
times in completing this research and always supports when the researcher needs them.
13. Hidayatullah, who always gives a lots of motivation, care, laugh, and love.
14. Emperor team, who has given the best performance of drama and the other precious
moments during and after drama.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE................................................................................................. .
i
TESTIMONY.................................................................................................
ii
APPROVAL...................................................................................................
iii
ACCEPTANCE.............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION...............................................................................................
vi
ABSTRAK......................................................................................................
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ABSTRACT....................................................................................................
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT................................................................................
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION..................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study.........................................................
1
B. Problem Statement...................................................................
5
C. Objectives of the Study............................................................
6
D. Limitation of the Study............................................................
6
E. Benefit of the Study...................................................................
6
F. Paper Organization...................................................................
6
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW.....................................................
8
A. Underlying Theory……............................................................
8
1. Notion of Sociology……………...........…………..
8
2. Notion of Superstition…………………........…………….
11
B. Previous Study……….….........................................................
15
C. Novelty....................................................................................
16
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD.......................................................
17
17
A. Type of Research…………………………………………..........................................
B. The Object of the Study…………………............................................
17
C. Type of the Data and Data Source………………………………………………17
D. Technique of Data Collection............................................................
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18
E. Technique of Data Analysis.......................................................
CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION............................................
18
19
A. Type of Superstition.......................................................................
19
B. The Depiction of Superstition in AoHF...........................................
28
C. The Reason Why Mark Twain Address Superstition.................................
33
D. Discussion……………………………………………………
34
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION........................................................................
A. Conclusion................................................................................
36
B. Suggestion..................................................................................
37
C. Pedagogical Implication............................................................
38
BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………
39
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