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of English Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatera.
The examination is held on July 2013 Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatera
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AUTHORS DECLARATION I am, DWI KHAIRANI, declare that I am the sole author of this paper. Except where the
reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have qualified for or
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Name : DWI KHAIRANI
Title of Paper : The Analysis of the Main Characters In Seré Prince
Halverson’s Novel “The Underside of Joy” Qualification
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ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is “The Analysis of the Main Characters In Seré Prince Halverson’s Novel The Underside of Joy”. In this paper, the writer discusses about the main characters.
The main characters in this novel are Paige as the antagonist and Ella Benne as the protagonist. The writer is interested to analyzes that novel because the story is emotionally
complex and the characterization are unique. This novel tells about a step-mother, Ella Benne, who loves her step-children like her birth-children. She loves them so much because
she is a young widow who can not birth a baby. Meanwhile, the birth-mother of the children, Paige, has contrast characterization with their step-mother. She gets Schizophrenia that
makes her get depression, so she can not take care of her children. She leaves her children while they are too young. The description of the main characters are clear, because the
characterization of one character is explained in one chapter in this novel. In finishing this paper, the writer uses descriptive qualitative method, and the writer also uses library research
because there are many literature books must be read to interpret the data. Then the data is analyzed and the writer makes the conclusion.
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ABSTRAK
Kertas karya ini berjudul “The Analysis of the Main Characters In Seré Prince Halverson’s Novel The Underside of Joy”. Penulis membahas tentang tokoh utama. Tokoh utamanya
yaitu, Paige sebagai tokoh antagonis dan Ella Benne sebagai tokoh protagonis. Penulis tertarik untuk menganalisa novel ini karena ceritanya yang rumit secara emosional dan
karakternya unik. Novel ini menceritakan tentang seorang ibu tiri, Ella Benne, yang menyayangi anak tirinya seperti anak kandungnya. Dia sangat menyayangi mereka karena dia
adalah seorang janda muda yang tidak bisa punya anak. Sementara itu, ibu kandung dari anak-anak tersebut, Paige, bersikap sebaliknya dan berlawanan dengan ibu tiri mereka. Dia
menderita schizoprenia yang membuat dia menjadi depresi sehingga tidak bisa merawat anaknya. Dia pergi meninggalkan anaknya ketika mereka masih sangat kecil. Penggambaran
karakter cukup jelas pada novel ini , karena karakter satu tokoh dijelaskan dalam satu bab. Dalam mengerjakan kertas karya ini, penulis menggukan metode deskriptif qualitative, dan
penulis juga menggunakan penelitian perpustakaan karena ada banyak buku literature yang harus dibaca untuk menafsirkan data. Kemudian data dianalisa dan penulis menarik
kesimpulan.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty God Allah SWT for blessing and giving me opportunity, health, and ability to accomplish this paper. secondly,
blessing and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad SAW, who has brought us into the time
of humanities. In writing this paper, I face many troubles, and without the help from other people, it is impossible for me to finish it. Therefore, I would like to deliver my thanks to :
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My lovely parents, Suwito and Maimunah Br. Lubis, for loving, caring, praying, and
supporting both of moral and material support during my academic years and during
completing my study at USU.
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Dr. Syahron Lubis, M. A. as the Dean of Faculty of Culture Studies.
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Dr. Matius C. A. Sembiring, M. A., the Head of Diploma III English Study Program, who has shared his time to guide me in the process of my study.
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Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum., Papi as my supervisor, who gives his time to
supervise and correct my paper. And also gives constractive criticism, so I can finish my
paper.
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Drs. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL., as my reader, who gives the corrections and gives constructive criticisms in completing this paper.
• All lecturers who have given me knowledge and valuable taught in English Diploma Study
Program.
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My lovely friends : Rummy Hadina Makdina, Tisa Miranda Sinuhaji Tante, Siti Fiqih Fauziah Ivo, Joana Laura Haranie Omak Joana Joana Chan, Dewi Sartika
Bunda, Astrid Dinda Permata Dindut. Thanks for your attention, your support, your texting, your jokes, and happiness. I really enjoy our friendship. Love you, all.
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Papi’s daughters : Mariaty Angelina Nababan the mother of Lebayatun Bocors, Carolina Lumban Gaol Sweety Nande, Mariana, Juanita Lumban Gaol Anita,
Rizky Kidok. I will not forget our togetherness, our spirit, and our cooperation. I love you.
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My sisters : Sri Ira Ameliani Ira cucu Giok, Norvika Pasaribu Vika, Cristin Pauline Dwinata c’tin, Apriana Lubis Apri, Sri Wahyuni Harahap. Thank you for
everything, sisters.
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All my friends at D-III English 2010 in class A and B, thank you very much for all of you.
Finally, I realize that this paper is still far from being perfect. Therefore, I welcome any constructive criticisms and suggestions towards to this paper.
Medan, July , 2013 The writer,
Dwi Khairani Reg. No. 102202021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION…………………………………………...... i COPYRIGHT DECLARATION………………………………………….. ii
ABSTRACT.………………………………………………………………...
iii ABSTRAK...……………………………………………………………….... iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……………………………………………….… v TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………… vii
1.
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………….. ... 1 1.1 Background of the Study …………………………………………….. .. 1
1.2 Problem of the Study………………………………………………… ... 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study…………………………………………………. ... 3
1.4 Scope of the Study…………………………………………………… ... 3 1.5 The Method of Research……………………………………………… . 3
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE……………………………... 5 2.1 Novel…………………………………………………………………. .. 5
2.2 Character ……………………………………………………………..... 5 2.2.1 Main Characters and Peripheral Characters…………………………... . 6
2.2.2 Protagonist and Antagonist…………………………………………… . 6 2.2.3 The Way to Disclose Character in Fiction……………………………. .. 7
2.3 Plot……………………………………………………………………. .. 8 2.4 Theme…………………………………………………………………. . 10
2.5 Setting………………………………………………………………… .. 11 2.6 Point of View………………………………………………………….. . 13
3. THE ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS…………………. .. 15 3.1 Ella Benne…………………………………………………………….. . 15
3.2 Paige…………………………………………………………………... . 21 4. CONCLUSION SUGGESTION…………………………………. ....... 24
4.1 Conclusions…………………………………………………………… . 24 4.2 Suggestions ………………………………………………………….. .. 24
REFERENCES……………………………………………………………. ... 25 APPENDICES…………………………………………………………….....
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ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is “The Analysis of the Main Characters In Seré Prince Halverson’s Novel The Underside of Joy”. In this paper, the writer discusses about the main characters.
The main characters in this novel are Paige as the antagonist and Ella Benne as the protagonist. The writer is interested to analyzes that novel because the story is emotionally
complex and the characterization are unique. This novel tells about a step-mother, Ella Benne, who loves her step-children like her birth-children. She loves them so much because
she is a young widow who can not birth a baby. Meanwhile, the birth-mother of the children, Paige, has contrast characterization with their step-mother. She gets Schizophrenia that
makes her get depression, so she can not take care of her children. She leaves her children while they are too young. The description of the main characters are clear, because the
characterization of one character is explained in one chapter in this novel. In finishing this paper, the writer uses descriptive qualitative method, and the writer also uses library research
because there are many literature books must be read to interpret the data. Then the data is analyzed and the writer makes the conclusion.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRAK
Kertas karya ini berjudul “The Analysis of the Main Characters In Seré Prince Halverson’s Novel The Underside of Joy”. Penulis membahas tentang tokoh utama. Tokoh utamanya
yaitu, Paige sebagai tokoh antagonis dan Ella Benne sebagai tokoh protagonis. Penulis tertarik untuk menganalisa novel ini karena ceritanya yang rumit secara emosional dan
karakternya unik. Novel ini menceritakan tentang seorang ibu tiri, Ella Benne, yang menyayangi anak tirinya seperti anak kandungnya. Dia sangat menyayangi mereka karena dia
adalah seorang janda muda yang tidak bisa punya anak. Sementara itu, ibu kandung dari anak-anak tersebut, Paige, bersikap sebaliknya dan berlawanan dengan ibu tiri mereka. Dia
menderita schizoprenia yang membuat dia menjadi depresi sehingga tidak bisa merawat anaknya. Dia pergi meninggalkan anaknya ketika mereka masih sangat kecil. Penggambaran
karakter cukup jelas pada novel ini , karena karakter satu tokoh dijelaskan dalam satu bab. Dalam mengerjakan kertas karya ini, penulis menggukan metode deskriptif qualitative, dan
penulis juga menggunakan penelitian perpustakaan karena ada banyak buku literature yang harus dibaca untuk menafsirkan data. Kemudian data dianalisa dan penulis menarik
kesimpulan.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study
