Background of the Study

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces five major points discussed in five separated sub- chapters. They are the background of the study, the problem formulation, the objectives, the benefits, and the definition of terms. In the background part, the writer discusses the description of the topic and the reasons choosing the novel as the subject of analysis. The problem formulation consists of two questions addressed as an effort to accomplish the aim of the study. The objectives of the study discuss the purpose of this study in general. The benefits of the study present the benefits addressed to particular persons who are probably benefited from the results of this study. The last part is the definition of terms which discusses some important terms used.

A. Background of the Study

Literature is considered as a piece of work which portrays our daily life. Literary works – novel, prose, poetry or drama – frequently reflect real life and occasionally represent things happened in our life. They are considered as excellent works when they do not only give pleasure but also meanings to the readers. Moreover, an evocative message embodied will trigger the readers to explore more and learn from it. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI According to Hudson 10, literature is the expression of life through the medium of language. The source of literature lies on what men have seen in life, what they have experienced of it, what they have thought and felt about those aspects of it and their imagination. Literature is only one of several means of communication where we can share our experiences with other people. To be brief, it reflects and expresses life. Therefore, literature can be regarded as something essential since containing real life, people’s thoughts and feelings on life. As previously mentioned a novel, as one of literary works, has peculiarity to create a nearly-actual world without overlooking the imaginative aspect. According to Milligan 4, a novel, as a work of literature, is more in touch with reality, as it helps the readers see things as they really are. Therefore, the readers commonly feel as if they are involved in the story when reading it. They emotionally take part in the narrative because of the atmosphere – gloomy, contended, humorous, or horror – produced by the novelist. In addition, many valuable things which actually occur in our genuine life are able to be found inside a novel. A novel should have a good theme in order to make it attention-grabbing. Most of the readers are interested to read when the novel contains a good theme – marriage, adultery, mystery and so on. A good theme is created from the author’s creativity in producing and conveying his or her imagination into written form. Therefore, an author needs inspiration which can come from an event or someone’s life experience. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI In a grand theme of a novel, it is usually slipped in out of the ordinary topics. One of the attractive topics which are portrayed in the works of literature is motivation. Motivation is related to the daily life. Everyone has motivation when doing something. Even a baby must have motivation in his or her life. A crying baby must have reasons why he or she is crying. Sometimes a baby cries because of hunger, thirstiness, or getting wet. In a real life, motivation is needed in order to reach the goals. People must have goals in their life. They must have something to achieve. Moreover, they have their own ways to reach their goals. Whatever the ways take, they always need motivation. Motivation urges people to perform a particular action to fulfill their needs or to achieve their goals. No matter how big the problems they should face in achieving their goals, they will not give up if they have motivation. Motivation makes someone work harder and do better. Herbert L. Petri 3-4 states that motivation is the concept we use when we describe the forces acting on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior. The concept of motivation is also used to explain the differences in the intensity of behavior. More intense behaviors are considered to be the results of higher levels of motivation. Additionally, we often use the concept of motivation to indicate the direction of behavior. If someone feels sad, then he or she will cry. In this case, the sadness feeling motivates him or her to cry. To sum up, motivations direct someone to behave. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI Go Up for Glory, a novel written by Bill Russell, is an example of the novels which portray s motivation. It is a true story of an African-American named Bill Russell. Bill Russell lives in racial discrimination era. At that period of time, it is easier said than done for an African-American to do anything he or she wants to; briefly said there is several regulations prohibit and limit their activities. There are things they cannot carry out or use. Even a child has already understood what is and not allowed to do or use. The adults and the environment inform him or her about the rules and the conditions. Bill Russell, as a child, has a dream to be a basketball star. He wants to be a professional basketball star in the United States of America USA. It is a tough path to achieve it. He himself knows and does understand how difficult it is. He has learnt many things about the rule for an African-American. He understands that a big and famous basketball club in the USA is for the White only. Bill Russell does not end up his dream. He does not give up easily. He struggles to reach his dream. He tries to make it come true. His spirit in achieving his life goal cannot be separated from his motivations. There must be strong motivations that lead him to struggle harder in achieving his goal. The motivations do urge him to fight against the rule and have him win many National Basketball Association NBA titles. This study discusses Russell’s motivation to be a basketball star in America. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI

B. Problem Formulation