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and offering a radical redefinition of identity and culture, Bhabha has opened up a new ground for postcolonial study, mainly of postcolonial identity..
C. Method of the Study
This study is conducted as a library research. Mary W. George 2008 defines this method to involve “identifying and locating sources that provide
factual information or personalexpert opinion on a research question; necessary component of every other research method at some point” George, 2008:6.
Therefore the body of this study involves plenty of citations from experts in postcolonial study. The citations from their essays or books can be said as the
trace of the development in the study of postcoloniality. This study uses as a primary source a paperback edition of novel The Glas
Palace by Amitav Ghosh, published by HarperCollinPublishers in 2001. The
secondary sources is a compilement from postcolonial books or essays. Among those books are The Location of Culture 1994 by Homi K. Bhabha and
ColonialismPostcolonialism 2005 by Ania Loomba,
The steps used in conducting this study were: firstly, analyzing the research situation. In this step, I found out more information about
postcolonialism and what studies have been done in this field. Secondly
, beginning preliminary readings on some related studies and theories. I focused on
the development of postcolonial study and on looking out for some recent issues that could be furthered over. Those bulk of readings were found in the University
Library or in the internet. Thirdly, framing the research questions. I quick evaluated the novel and chose certain topic from the story to be studied. From this
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phase I arranged consultation meetings with my thesis advisor. Fourthly, Collecting the data. The data here taken from the secondary and primary sources,
and involving some citations and notes-taking. In this phase, I also started to build my bibliography. Though the topic has been chosen, I kept an open mind in
reading carefully the sources in order to know what can be best learnt from the case. I also kept guarding my schedule in order to make the study finished at the
due date. Fifthly, finishing data collection and starting to analyze the data. At first, I sorted and grouped the data into meaningful arrangement. Then I made an
outline for the analysis in order to make the most best interpretation framework. In this phase, I worked on the chapter of analysis and conclusion of this study.
Sixthly, I reviewed the overall position of my study and organized final meetings
with my thesis advisors. At this phase I completed necessary administrative parts of this study. When all has been ready, I registered this study for the thesis
defense.
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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
