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1.2 Problems of the Study
There are several problems to discuss in this novel which are summarized into two main problems. They are:
1. How is the life of lesbian portrayed in Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmith?
2. What are factorsthat cause the character to become lesbian in Sarah
Waters’ novel Fingersmith?
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of this thesis are tofind out the answers of the questions dealing with the problems of the study by giving interpretation and analysis of lesbianism
towards Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmith, they are:
1. To describe and analyze the lesbian life in Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmith.
2. To explain the factors that causethe character to become lesbian in Sarah
Waters’ novel Fingersmith.
1.4 Scope of the Study
In doing this analysis, this thesis needs a scope of study to limit the field which is going to be analyzed in order to avoid excessive discussion. Thus, this thesis focuses on
exposing the lesbianism found in Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmithand how is implied in the society.
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1.5 Significances of the Study
Every literary work has significance in it for it contains the messages that the authors try to express. This thesis provides the significance of the analysis, they are:
1. For writer
Expected to general information that can be used as references for developing literature and additional knowledge for English Department
University of Sumatera Utara 2.
For readers To get information about the life of lesbian and the factors that cause the
characters in becoming a lesbian. Through this thesis, the writer hopes that young generation or the readers be more aware about environment,
family with whom they are associated. 3.
For further research This research is expected to increase knowledge about lesbianism for
people who are interested in studying sexual abnormality.
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
In doing an analysis, it is important to review theories that are related with the subject of discussion to support the study.
2.1 Sociology of Literature
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