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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
This chapter concerns on the analysis of characteristics of chizuko, the kinds of discrimination, and Chizuko struggles of Chizuko to face the discrimination. This
chapter is divided into three subchapters. First is characteristics of Chizuko, the second is the kinds of discriminations that appropriate with the story. The last is
the proofs of Chizuko‟s struggles in order to face the discrimination.
A. The Characteristics of Chizuko Sakata
The first problem formulation is about the characteristics of the main character Chizuko. The characteristics of main character can be analyzed by the
Theory of Characters by Abrams of which says that “Characters are the person
represented in a dramatic or narrative work, which are interpreted by the reader as being endowed with particular moral, intellectual, and emotional qualities
” Abrams, 1999:32. In addition, the Theory of Characterization by Robert and
Jacobs that says four ways to analyze the characacters: 1. What the characters themselves say and think, if the author expresses
their thought 2.What the characters do
You have heard that ―actions speak louder than words, and you should interpret actions as signs of character.
3.What the other characters say about them In stories and plays, as in life, people often talk about other people.
4.What the author says about them, speaking as storyteller or observer What the author says about a character is usually to be accepted as truth.
Naturally, authors must be accepted on matters offactRoberts Jacobs, 1987:147-148.
By these statements above, the writer can make a conclusion that Chizuko Sakata is one of the characters that has particular moral, intellectual, and
emotional qualities. Chizuko Sakata is the main character in The Music Lessons. She immigrated
and experienced the hardships of life with her children to America. The society around her has shaped her personality. These are the characteristics of Chizuko.
1. Poor Economically
Chizuko was honest when she told Kaoru the condition of her. She told her condition and her family honestly. When Kaoru asked for a job, Chizuko told
about her economic condition honestly. Chizuko was only depended her life by her land harvest. The reason was her land harvest was limited and she did not
have money to pay Kaoru. Chizuko‟s money sometimes did not enough to fulfill
her children‟s needs. The condition of Chizuko‟s land was depended on the weather.
CHIZUKO.Well, we never know how it turns out. Sometimes it‟s good;
sometimes is bad. A lot depends on weather, prices…thing like that
Yamauchi, 1935:407. This statement above had the meaning that the economic condition of Chizuko
depended on her land. Her land condition could be good or bad.
CHIZUKO. I do not know why he‟d do that. He knows I don‟t have the
money to hire. There‟s plenty of work here, but I just don‟t have the money right know Yamauchi, 1935:407.
Chizuko said the statement above when Kaoru first came to Chizuko‟s house. Kaoru was coming at the Chizuko‟s house because his friend Nakamura
informed him. Chizuko also told about her condition about her land condition, which was not good. She told Kaoru that her land was not as good as Kaoru
thought. CHIZUKO.
Then sometimes, when it rains, there‟s nothing to do Yamauchi, 1935:407.
Chizuko showed that her money was depended on her land result harvest. So, she cannot pay Kaoru. She only could pay Kaoru when her land was successful or
harvest. Her statement below showed that she could not pay Kaoru until harvest came.
CHIZUKO. All right. But no pay until after the harvest Yamauchi, 1935: 408.
Chizuko was not able to pay Kaoru after she got enough money. The reason was because the
condition of Chizuko‟ land was limited. Chizuko was reallly have no money. Kaoru keep asked Chizuko for a job. The condition of Kaoru more or less
same with Chizuko. Kaoru wandered to a Chizuko‟s house for a job . He was
informed by his friend, Nakamura about Chizuko. KAORU. You‟re sure she‟ll hire me?
NAKAMURA. Well, I‟m not sure. You said you‟re looking for work and I thought, well, maybe Chizuko. She runs this farm all by herself
and…Chizuko –san One thing you ought to know about farming; there‟s always a work to be done
; the problem is money. There‟s not a lot of it around these days, he opens the door and peers in. I guess she went out.
Depression‟s still here for us farmers, you know Yamauchi, 1935:404. Nakamura has known
before about Chizuko‟s condition. He keep showed Chizuko‟s condition to Kaoru. He Nakamura thought that Chizuko can repaired
Kaoru‟s condition as a farmer and itinerant. This can make the burden of Chizuko was added. Nakamura had the bad plan for Chizuko. Nakamura asked and
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