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1.2. The Objective of Study
Through this paper, I want to discuss and to find the particular characteristics of Miss Pross and Madame Defarge which make them similar and
different one from another.
1.3. The Scope of Study
The scope of this study is defined under the discussion on the comparison between Miss Pross and Madame Defarge, that reveals to the particular similarity
and difference characteristics of these female characters. I want to limit the discussion on the two female characters namely Madame Therese Defarge and Miss
Pross.
1.4. The Method of Writing
In researching the data and analyzing the novel, I use library research, and includes A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens as the primary data. In order to
collect data, information and sources to support the analysis, I also takes notes, paraphrases and quotes some theories from several experts.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
It is important to provide theories that will be used in the analysis. In chapter II, I discuss some related theories, which are useful to analyze the topic.
In understanding and analyzing the topic, I use literary theory of characterization and theory of conflict. Finally, the concept of Feminism, the concept of common
women, and the definition of love and hate are also used as the supporting theories.
2.1. Theory of Characterization
As one of the most important aspects in a novel, a character can be as interesting as plot to be analyzed. Characterization is the technique used to
portray clear images of a person or character in the story. In understanding the theory of characterization, it is important to know what the definition of a
character is. Character is the person in a novel, which referred to as characters. The role and the quality of a character are expressed through his or her
performance, behavior, feeling, emotion, principle, the way she thinks and speaks, and also the others comment about this certain character. The technique which
is used to analyze the points above is called Dramatic Technique, which is a technique of describing the character indirectly and explicitly. In this technique,
the certain characters explain and describe themselves by doing various activities, through various verbal actions, non - verbal actions and the events that happen
and influence their life. They can also be described through their physical appearance and the conversations that happen in the novel how other characters
talk and think about them, also how this certain character talks about him self.
Indra Ismayudi Tanjung : A Comparison Between Miss Pross And Madame Defarge In Charles Dickens’ A Tale Of
Two Citie, 2010.
This theory is related to the concept of common women, in order to show that Miss Pross and Madame Defarge actually step ahead of their time. Later, their
existence as women who step ahead of their time is considered as the similarity, which exists in the characters of these two female characters in A Tale of Two
Cities. Furthermore, this theory can also help to show the difference that exists in these two female characters, that actually Miss Pross and Madame Defarge
represent two different things in A Tale of Two Cities, which are love and hate.
2.2. Theory of Conflict
