The Description Of Plot Found In Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Novel Obsidian
THE DESCRIPTION OF PLOT FOUND IN JENNIFER L.
ARMENTROUT’S NOVEL OBSIDIAN
A PAPER
BY
WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH
REG.NO: 122202060
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
MEDAN
2015
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum.
NIP: 19630216198903 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culturel Study, University of Sumatera Utara in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma-III in English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP: 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma-III of English Study Program Faculty of Cultural Study,
University of Sumatera Utara as a Paper for the Diploma-III Examination.
Accepted by the Board of Examiner in partial of the requirements for the D-III
Examination of the Diploma-III of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
The Examination is held on June 2015
Faculty of Culture Study University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, MA
NIP: 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners:
1. Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
__________
2. Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. (Supervisor)
__________
3. Drs. M. Syafi’I Siregar, M.A.
__________
(Reader)
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am, WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH, declare that i am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of thispaper, this paper contains
nomaterial pulished elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which
i have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement n the main text
of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed :
..............
Date
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:
i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
Title of Paper
:
:
WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH
THE DESCRIPTION OF PLOT FOUND IN
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT’S NOVEL OBSIDIAN
Qualification
:
D-111/ Ahli Madya
Study Program
:
English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the Libertarian of the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Letters USU on the understanding that users are made aware of
their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction
Signed
: ………….
Date
: ………….
ii
ABSTRACT
Plot is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series
of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so
it can be read in one sitting. There are five essential parts of plot; Exposition, Rising
Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This paper is entitled The
Description of Plot Found in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Novel OBSIDIAN. In this
novel narrated infidelity is about an alien who live in the earth and live a life like
human. A woman knew about identity of alien. The enemies want to use the woman
to destroy alien. But a woman protected by alien from enemies attack. And finally
alien has fallen in love with the woman. In this research the writer usesqualitative
description method to describe the plot which is presented in the novel
iii
ABSTRAK
Plot merupakan urutan kejadian atau peristiwa dalam sebuah cerita atau sandiwara.
Plot biasanya sudah direncanakan, bagian yang logis dalam suatu kejadian yang
memiliki awal, pertengahan, dan akhir. Cerita pendek biasanya memiliki satu plot
yang bisa dibaca dalam satu kedudukan. Ada 5 bagian yang penting dalam plot;
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, dan Resolution. Kertas karya ini
berjudul The Description of Plot Found in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Novel
OBSIDIAN. Dalam novel ini dikisahkan tentang seorang alien yang tinggal di bumi
dan hidup seperti manusia. Seorang wanita mengetahui tentang jati diri mereka yang
sebenarny. Seorang musuh ingin memanfaatkan manusia untuk menghancurkan alien.
Tapi, manusia tersebut dilindungi oleh alien dari serangan musuh. Dalam penelitian
ini penulis menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif untuk menggambarkan plot
yang sudah tersaji dalam novel tersebut.
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank Allah SWT, the almighty God for His
blessing and leading me during all my life. Praise is to the prophet Muhammad SAW,
the leader of messangers and guiding of faithful so that I could finish my study to
fulfill one of requirements for the degree of Ahli Madya from the English
Departement, Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara, Medan.
Then, I would like to thank the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studieis,
University oof Sumatera Utara, Dr. H. Syahron Lubis, MA, and all the staffs for
their help during the period of study in this faculty.
I would like to thank to Drs. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A as the head of
English Department for giving all facilities and oppurtunities during my academic
years and completing this paper. I would like to express my special gratitude to my
supervisor, Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. for his support and beneficial
suggestion, and their willingness to share time in correcting this paper throughout the
preparation of this paper and the period of doing this paper. I also would like to thank
to Drs. M. Syafi’i Siregar, M.A. as my reader who gives the correction and advices
to finish this paper, and all lecturers who have given so much knowledge throughout
my academic years especially to my academic supervisor. I would like to thank to
Kak Putri who always helps me in administration process.
My best deepest appreciation and love are dedicated to my beloved father
Hairul Hidayat and my beloved mother Nurizmah, who always pray, support, and
advice me with their love. For my sister Rizky Azzahra, my brother Ahmad Rasyidi
1
and my little brother Ahmad Farhan, and the whole of my family, I would like to
thank a lot of their love, support and time to share and lead me.
My special thanks is dedicate to my best Fake Friends, Nanda Yustika Sari
(bunda), Shella Novianti (Mbak), Lara Rizqy Yoriza Purba (Kakak), Yuni
Asyifah Natalia Lubis (Bou), Alfi Navais Muthyah Ritonga (Etek). Who always
help and support me every time in every condition, thanks for their love and care,
thanks for their having great time together and spending our time, money and energy
for three years in sweet memories, thanks for their crazy and for the unforgettable
moment that we did and always live my life. I love you girls, you are so amazing.
And I say thanks to Muhammad Rizki as a expert and charismatic senior who
always give me some information about paper.
I would like to thank to all of my senior and junior who always support me,
give me some question about when I am graduation. Thank to my classmates in A
and B class who have the same spirit to get the success. For all brothers and sister in
SOLIDAS (Student of English Diploma Association) who have give support.
Finaly, i realize that this paper is far from being perfect. I have done my best
to complete this paper. Therefore, the writer will accept the suggestion from the
readers because this paper is not perfect. Finally, i hope this paper would be useful for
the readers in future.
Medan, July 11th 2014
The Writer
Wardhah Munawwarah
Reg. No: 122202060
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR DECLARATION................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION……………………………………… ii
ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………... iii
ABSTRAK…..…………………………………………………………… iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMEN…………………………………………………. v
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………….…………………………. vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
The Background of Study……………………………………..
1.2
The Problem of Study…………………………………………
1.3
The Scope of Study………………………………………....…
1.4
The Objective of Study……….……………………………….
1.5
The Significance of Study……………………………………..
1.6
The Method of Study………………………………………….
1
2
3
3
3
3
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1
Novel………………………………………………………......
2.2
Plot…………………………………………………………….
2.2.1 Exposition………………………………………………….......
2.2.2 Rising Action…………………………………………………..
2.2.3 Climax………………………………………………………….
2.2.4 Falling Action…………………………….…………………….
2.2.5 Resolution…………………………….…………………………
5
7
8
8
9
10
10
3. THE DESCRIPTION OF PLOT FOUND IN JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT
NOVEL OBSIDIAN
3.1
Exposition………………………………………………………
13
3.2
Rising Action……………………………………….………..…
15
3.3
Climax…………………………………………………………..
17
3.4
Falling Action…………………………………………………... 20
3.5
Resolution………………………………………………………
21
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1
Conclusion……………………………………………………
4.2
Suggestion……………………………………………...…….
REFERENCES………………………………………………………
APPENDIECES
A.
Biography of Jennifer L. Armentrout...................................
B.
Summary of The Novel............................................................
3
23
25
26
28
31
ARMENTROUT’S NOVEL OBSIDIAN
A PAPER
BY
WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH
REG.NO: 122202060
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
MEDAN
2015
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum.
NIP: 19630216198903 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culturel Study, University of Sumatera Utara in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma-III in English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP: 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma-III of English Study Program Faculty of Cultural Study,
University of Sumatera Utara as a Paper for the Diploma-III Examination.
Accepted by the Board of Examiner in partial of the requirements for the D-III
Examination of the Diploma-III of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
The Examination is held on June 2015
Faculty of Culture Study University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, MA
NIP: 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners:
1. Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
__________
2. Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. (Supervisor)
__________
3. Drs. M. Syafi’I Siregar, M.A.
__________
(Reader)
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am, WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH, declare that i am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of thispaper, this paper contains
nomaterial pulished elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which
i have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement n the main text
of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed :
..............
Date
………..
:
i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
Title of Paper
:
:
WARDHAH MUNAWWARAH
THE DESCRIPTION OF PLOT FOUND IN
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT’S NOVEL OBSIDIAN
Qualification
:
D-111/ Ahli Madya
Study Program
:
English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the Libertarian of the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Letters USU on the understanding that users are made aware of
their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction
Signed
: ………….
Date
: ………….
ii
ABSTRACT
Plot is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series
of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so
it can be read in one sitting. There are five essential parts of plot; Exposition, Rising
Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This paper is entitled The
Description of Plot Found in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Novel OBSIDIAN. In this
novel narrated infidelity is about an alien who live in the earth and live a life like
human. A woman knew about identity of alien. The enemies want to use the woman
to destroy alien. But a woman protected by alien from enemies attack. And finally
alien has fallen in love with the woman. In this research the writer usesqualitative
description method to describe the plot which is presented in the novel
iii
ABSTRAK
Plot merupakan urutan kejadian atau peristiwa dalam sebuah cerita atau sandiwara.
Plot biasanya sudah direncanakan, bagian yang logis dalam suatu kejadian yang
memiliki awal, pertengahan, dan akhir. Cerita pendek biasanya memiliki satu plot
yang bisa dibaca dalam satu kedudukan. Ada 5 bagian yang penting dalam plot;
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, dan Resolution. Kertas karya ini
berjudul The Description of Plot Found in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Novel
OBSIDIAN. Dalam novel ini dikisahkan tentang seorang alien yang tinggal di bumi
dan hidup seperti manusia. Seorang wanita mengetahui tentang jati diri mereka yang
sebenarny. Seorang musuh ingin memanfaatkan manusia untuk menghancurkan alien.
Tapi, manusia tersebut dilindungi oleh alien dari serangan musuh. Dalam penelitian
ini penulis menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif untuk menggambarkan plot
yang sudah tersaji dalam novel tersebut.
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank Allah SWT, the almighty God for His
blessing and leading me during all my life. Praise is to the prophet Muhammad SAW,
the leader of messangers and guiding of faithful so that I could finish my study to
fulfill one of requirements for the degree of Ahli Madya from the English
Departement, Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara, Medan.
Then, I would like to thank the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studieis,
University oof Sumatera Utara, Dr. H. Syahron Lubis, MA, and all the staffs for
their help during the period of study in this faculty.
I would like to thank to Drs. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A as the head of
English Department for giving all facilities and oppurtunities during my academic
years and completing this paper. I would like to express my special gratitude to my
supervisor, Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. for his support and beneficial
suggestion, and their willingness to share time in correcting this paper throughout the
preparation of this paper and the period of doing this paper. I also would like to thank
to Drs. M. Syafi’i Siregar, M.A. as my reader who gives the correction and advices
to finish this paper, and all lecturers who have given so much knowledge throughout
my academic years especially to my academic supervisor. I would like to thank to
Kak Putri who always helps me in administration process.
My best deepest appreciation and love are dedicated to my beloved father
Hairul Hidayat and my beloved mother Nurizmah, who always pray, support, and
advice me with their love. For my sister Rizky Azzahra, my brother Ahmad Rasyidi
1
and my little brother Ahmad Farhan, and the whole of my family, I would like to
thank a lot of their love, support and time to share and lead me.
My special thanks is dedicate to my best Fake Friends, Nanda Yustika Sari
(bunda), Shella Novianti (Mbak), Lara Rizqy Yoriza Purba (Kakak), Yuni
Asyifah Natalia Lubis (Bou), Alfi Navais Muthyah Ritonga (Etek). Who always
help and support me every time in every condition, thanks for their love and care,
thanks for their having great time together and spending our time, money and energy
for three years in sweet memories, thanks for their crazy and for the unforgettable
moment that we did and always live my life. I love you girls, you are so amazing.
And I say thanks to Muhammad Rizki as a expert and charismatic senior who
always give me some information about paper.
I would like to thank to all of my senior and junior who always support me,
give me some question about when I am graduation. Thank to my classmates in A
and B class who have the same spirit to get the success. For all brothers and sister in
SOLIDAS (Student of English Diploma Association) who have give support.
Finaly, i realize that this paper is far from being perfect. I have done my best
to complete this paper. Therefore, the writer will accept the suggestion from the
readers because this paper is not perfect. Finally, i hope this paper would be useful for
the readers in future.
Medan, July 11th 2014
The Writer
Wardhah Munawwarah
Reg. No: 122202060
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR DECLARATION................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION……………………………………… ii
ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………... iii
ABSTRAK…..…………………………………………………………… iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMEN…………………………………………………. v
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………….…………………………. vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
The Background of Study……………………………………..
1.2
The Problem of Study…………………………………………
1.3
The Scope of Study………………………………………....…
1.4
The Objective of Study……….……………………………….
1.5
The Significance of Study……………………………………..
1.6
The Method of Study………………………………………….
1
2
3
3
3
3
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1
Novel………………………………………………………......
2.2
Plot…………………………………………………………….
2.2.1 Exposition………………………………………………….......
2.2.2 Rising Action…………………………………………………..
2.2.3 Climax………………………………………………………….
2.2.4 Falling Action…………………………….…………………….
2.2.5 Resolution…………………………….…………………………
5
7
8
8
9
10
10
3. THE DESCRIPTION OF PLOT FOUND IN JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT
NOVEL OBSIDIAN
3.1
Exposition………………………………………………………
13
3.2
Rising Action……………………………………….………..…
15
3.3
Climax…………………………………………………………..
17
3.4
Falling Action…………………………………………………... 20
3.5
Resolution………………………………………………………
21
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1
Conclusion……………………………………………………
4.2
Suggestion……………………………………………...…….
REFERENCES………………………………………………………
APPENDIECES
A.
Biography of Jennifer L. Armentrout...................................
B.
Summary of The Novel............................................................
3
23
25
26
28
31