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Conclusion language that used by the author in a novel and then to analyze the dataand the world
that author is created in the formof wordsandlanguage. Because inthis thesis, the writer using the novel to get and observe the data.
3.1 Research Design
Below is a flowchart of research of design: Researcher
Source of data: a novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne
Collins
Quote or selected text related to social problem, and struggle of
the main character
3.2 Data Sources
The data is collected from the novelentitledThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. In the aspects of data sources, thewriter divides the data into two, primary
Data selected: using theories sociology of literature and Marxism.
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data and secondary data. The novel is the primary data, the words,sentences, dialogues between charactersor somequotation that relates to lower class and struggle
will be used as evidence to support the analysis. The secondarydata was taken from related articles, papers,films, videos and other sources that can support and relate to
this study.
3.3 Data Collection
In the step of data collection, the writer will need both primary and secondary data sources. First of all, the writer starts with getting the novel The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins, which is the primary data of this research and read it over and over until the writer understands the story well. The writer will also look into
secondary data such as gathering data from books, articles, webs and other supporting material that is relevant to the topic of the study. After the collection of raw
materials, the writer starts to go through the data more thoroughly and takes down any notes for necessary explanations. This involves underlining and highlighting
important data as well as quoting from the novel to provide concrete evidence. The data will be selected and organized in accordance with the problem of the study so
finally the writer can carry out an analysis.
3.4 Data Analysis
When all the data and information relates to the topic are collected, theanalysis can be done. In analysis of this study, the writer will arrange the data in
accordance to the area of analysis. The writer will then:
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1. Classify the data accurately by relating it to the problems and aims of this
study within the novel. 2.
Investigate and identify the types of social class that exist in the novel thatportrays the phenomenon of social stratification.
3.
Identify and describe data that suggests struggles of the main character’s life in lower class society.
4.
The writer then can make a conclusion from overall data analysis that have been identified and analyzed.
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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND FINDING
4.1 Social stratification of society