6
1.2 Problem of the Study
In a novel, there are many the problems that can be written into a thesis. In the novel Negeri 5 Menara by Ahmad Fuadi, the writer will discuss these issues:
1. How can the phrase “Man Jadda Wajada” motivate the students to achieve
the dreams in the novel? 2.
How the systems of education in Pondok Madani encourage the students to achieve the dreams?
1.3 Objective of the Study
1. To describe how the phrase “Man Jadda Wajada” motivates the main
characters in the novel achieve the dreams. 2.
To describe the significant of education in Pondok Madani to support the students to achieve their dreams.
1.4 Scope of the Study
In this thesis, the writer will focus on the analysis of the six characters and setting of place in Pondok Madani. This limitation has the purpose to give the writer
and readers more easily understand and comprehend the contents of this thesis.
1.5 Significance of the Study
The advantage of this analysis is to increase knowledge about the six characters of Sahibul Menara to the readers and also about the life in Pondok
Madani. By writing this thesis, the writer hopes that the readers will understand that every human being should have dreams in their life and should be determined to
achieve their dreams such as the meaning of the phrase Man Jadda wajada. All of it
Universitas Sumatera Utara
7
must also be supported by the environment. The writer also hopes that this thesis will be useful, generally to readers and especially for students of English Literature.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
8
II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Approach.
In the book Theory of Literature, Welleck and Warren classify two types of approaches, namely intrinsic and extrinsic approach. Intrinsic approach is based on
the approach of the text itself, while extrinsic approach is the approach that is out of the text, such as history, environment, economy, social and political.
Intrinsic approach is to analyze the elements of a prose which consists of plot, character, setting, theme, point of view and style. Extrinsic approach is to analyze the
relationship between a literary works with evolving circumstances at the time of the work is created as the relationship mentioned above.
In analyzing this thesis, the Writer will use the intrinsic approach is to analyze the elements of a literary work as described Renne Wellek and Austin
Warren 1977: 159 who stated that study of literature departed from a reasonable interpretation and literary analysis itself.
2.2 Prose