B. Problem Formulation
This analysis is aimed to answer two problem formulations. The formulated problems can be seen as follows:
1. How is Bill Russell, the main character, described?
2. What are Bill Russell’s motivations to be a basketball star?
C. Objectives of the Study
As stated in the formulated problem, there are two objectives the writer tries to analyze. The objectives of the study can be explained below:
1. To describe Bill Russell’s characteristics in the novel.
2. To find out Bill Russell’s motivations to be a basketball star.
D. Benefits of the Study
The results of this study are expected to bring valuable contributions to the people who concern with the analysis of a novel, especially when dealing with the
motivation of the characters, as reflected in Bill Russell’s Go Up for Glory. We can gain a lot of lessons from reading the novel.
Firstly, the students of English Language Education Study Program of Sanata Dharma University can take at least two benefits from the results of this
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study in certain aspects. The results of this study will help them gain more understanding about life through reading and analyzing the literary works,
especially the novel. They can grasp and implement important values portrayed in this novel into their life, for instance the importance of motivation to reach their
achievement. The lecturers of English Language Education Study Program of Sanata
Dharma University can also use the results of this study as a reference to teach Short Essay Writing I. Teaching English using a novel can encourage the
students’ curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking. Moreover, it also can stimulate them to read the novel which implies to the improvement of vocabulary
mastered. The results of this study provide constructive information about the novel
which is valuable for the future researchers. Likewise, they also present favorable information about the descriptions and the motivations of Bill Russell in
struggling for the glory of being a basketball star. There are many aspects which are necessary to analyze in this novel, and the writer contributes in giving
untimely information. Finally, analyzing a novel can reinforce the writer’s skills in understanding
and interpreting a literary work. It enlarges my literary knowledge and vocabularies. As a human being who has so many goals in this life, the writer can
take several lessons on how the motivations play an important role in achieving those goals. There are so many problems the writer will face in the future. No
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matter how big the problems are, the writer believes that the writer is able to reach those goals as long as there is a motivation inside. The writer learns that the
motivations lead people to be successful.
E. Definitions of Terms
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