DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS Deadly Competition Reflected In Suzane Collins The Hunger Game Novel (2008): An Amazonian Feminist Perspective.
DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A320090259
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
APPROVAL
DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
by
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A 320 090 259
Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dr. Phil.Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd. M. Ed.
NIK. 772
Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
NIK. 589
ii
ACCEPTANCE
Research Paper
DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
by:
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A 320 090 259
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on 2013
The Board of Examiners :
1. Dr. Phil.Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd. M. Ed.
(………………..)
(Chair person)
2. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
(..……………...)
(Member I)
3. Dr. M.Thoyibi, M.S
(……………..…)
(Member II)
Approved by
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
Prof. Dr. Harun Djoko Prayitno, M.Hum.
NIP. 196504281993031001
iii
TESTIMONY
On this occasion. The researcher states that there is no proposed work before
in this research to get bachelor degree of neither university and as long as the
researcher knows that there is also no work or idea that has ever been written or
published by other people, except referred written in this research paper and
mentioned on the bibliography.
If it is proved that there are mistakes in the researcher’s statements above in
the future. The researcher will be fully responsible.
Surakarta,
Maret 2014
Nofy Rahmawati
A 320090259
iv
M ot t o
“Jadikan sabar dan sholat sebagai penolongmu, sesungguhnya Allah
beserta orang-orang yang sabar” .
(QS. Al Baqoroh : 45)
“M aka sesungguhnya, di samping kesulitan itu ada kemudahan. M aka
apabila kamu telah selesai dari semua pekerjaan atau tugas, kerjakanlah
yang lain dengan sungguh-sungguh. Dan kepada Tuhanmulah
hendaknya kamu berharap”.
(QS. Al-I nsyirah : 6-8)
"Real success is determined by two factors. First is faith, and second is
action".
(Reza M . Syarief , PSK.)
“ You can if you think, you can and be your self ”.
(The writter)
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
AL L AH SWT. The L ord of Everything
M y beloved parents, Sri Rahayuningsih and I bnu M ursito(Alm)
M y beloved Grandparents, Kasturi and Tuminah
M y beloved husband Primanto, S.Farm., Apt and M y beloved son
Raffa
M y beloved brother and sister
M y beloved friends
M y beloved big family
People who are willing to read this research paper
vi
ACKNOWLEDMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin. That is the word said as praise to Allah, The
Merciful and The Compassionate for His protection, power, and guidance so that the
researcher could complete this research paper entitled: “DEATHLY COMPETITION
REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008): AN
AMAZON FEMINISM PERSPECTIVE” as a part of fulfillment of the requirement
for obtaining the Bachelor Degree.
The researcher realizes that this paper is not perfect because she has limited
knowledge and experience. The researcher also realizes that it would never be
completed without the help of the other people. Thus in this case, the researcher
would like to express appreciation to those who have contributed for the completing
of this paper.
She is deeply grateful to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Djoko Prayitno, M.Hum, the Dean of School of Teacher Training
and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Dra. Siti Zuhriah Ariatmi, M. Hum, the writer’s academic advisor of Teacher
Training and Education Faculty, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, S.Pd, M.Hum, Ph.D., the Chief of English Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd., M.Ed, the first consultant who has given a
valuable guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research paper,
vii
5. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum, the second consultant who has being a good
examiner in order to make the research paper better,
6. All the lectures of English Department, for the knowledge and lecturing,
7. The researcher’s beloved parent’s, for their amazing love, endless prayer, tireless
support until today, attention, and make her understand that Allah is the highest
aim of life and make her understand how to be a real Moslem.
8. The researcher’s beloved grandparents, for their amazing love, endless prayer,
tireless support until today, and make her understand that Allah is the highest aim
of life and make her understand how to be a real Moslem.
9. The researcher’s beloved husband Primanto, S.Farm., Apt, thanks for your love,
attention, support, spirit and wonderful day,
10. The researcher’s beloved son Dhex Raffa, thanks for your cute smile, love, spirit,
attention support and wonderful day,
11. The researcher’s beloved brother and sister, Agus Haryanto, Agung Nugroho, Siti
Maysaroh, Siti Qoriyah, Dwi Sukarno thanks for prayer and support,
12. The researcher’s beloved niece, Santi, Ary, Arip, Ayu, Ryan, Ana, Nopi, Rycho,
Desy, Ardi, Riski, Reihan and syiffa thanks for the wonderful day,
13. The researcher’s beloved best friends, Miptha, Denok, Yholla, Ghea, Indra, thanks
for prayer, support and wonderful day,
14. The big family of the F class ’09 English Department, for unforgettable
togetherness and unique friendship,
15. And to all the many people who made this research paper possible with thanks
beyond adequate expression
viii
Finally, the researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect so that need some critiques for improvement. The researcher hopes this
research paper can be beneficial to the reader.
Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
Maret 2014
The Researcher,
Nofy Rahmawati
A 320090259
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .........................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...............................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .............................................................................
x
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................
xiv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION .............................................................
1
A.
Background of the Study..................................................
1
B.
Literature Review...........................................................
7
C.
Problem Statement..........................................................
7
D.
Research Limitation........................................................
7
E.
Objective of the Study.....................................................
7
F.
Benefits of the Study.......................................................
8
G.
Research Method.............................................................
8
H.
Research Paper Organization............................................
10
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY .............................................
11
A.
Amazonian Perspective ..................................................
11
B.
Major Concern is Amazonian Feminist Perspective ......
11
x
C.
1. Gender Role of Women ..........................................
12
2. Stereotypes of Women .............................................
13
3. Discrimination Against Women...............................
14
Concept of Competitition ...............................................
15
1. Competition as Rivalry ............................................
15
2. Competition as the Absence of Barriers to Entry and
Exit ...........................................................................
15
D.
Structural Element of the Novel ....................................
16
E.
Theoretical Application .................................................
18
CHAPTER III : SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY AT TWENTY FIRST CENTURY 20
A. Social Aspect ..................................................................
20
B. Economic Aspect ............................................................
22
C. Religius Aspect ...............................................................
23
D. Cultural Aspect ................................................................
24
E. Politic Aspect ..................................................................
27
F. Technology Aspect ..........................................................
29
G. The Life of American Women in the 21st Century .........
30
H. The Life of Suzzana Collins ............................................
34
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.............................................
A.
38
Structural Elements .......................................................
38
1. Characters and Characterization .............................
38
2. Setting .....................................................................
47
xi
3. Plot ..........................................................................
49
4. Point of View ..........................................................
53
5. Theme ....................................................................
54
Discussion .....................................................................
54
CHAPTER V:AMAZONIAN FEMINIST ANALYSIS...........................
58
B.
A.
B.
Amazonian Feminist Analysis ......................................
58
1. Gender Roles of Women .........................................
58
2. Stereotypes of Women ...........................................
62
3. Discrimination against women ...............................
63
Concept of Competition ................................................
66
1. Competition as Rivalry ...........................................
66
2. Competition as the Absence of Barriers to Entry and
Exit ..........................................................................
68
Discussion .....................................................................
69
CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS .......................
74
A. Conclusion .....................................................................
74
B. Suggestion .....................................................................
75
C.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCES
APPENDICES
xii
SUMMARY
NOFY RAHMAWATI, A320090259. DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED
IN SUZANE COLLINS THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN
AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE.
The research is proposed to analyze how the deadly competition is reflected in
Suzane Collins The Hunger Game by using Amazonian Feminist Approach. The
research sets two objectives: the first is to analyze the novel in term of structural
elements, and the second is to analyze the novel based on the Amazon Feminism
Approach.
This study is qualitative study using the novel of Suzanna Collins The Hunger
Game as the object of the study. There are two kinds of data source: primary and
secondary. The primary data source is the text of the novel Suzanna Collins The
Hunger Game and the secondary data sources are some books and article related to
the subject. The method of collecting data in the research is library research by
summarizing, paraphrasing, and documenting the data. In analyzing the data, the
researcher employs descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is as follows: based on the analysis, the researcher
draws the following conclusions. First, based on the structural analysis of each
elements, it shows that the character and characterization, setting, plot, point of view,
style, and theme are related to each other and form a unity of good novel. Second,
based on the Amazonian Feminist Approach, women can do anything like men do
care of their children but they can join the deadly competition at the same time.
Keywords: Amazon Feminism, The Hunger Game, An Amazonian Feminst
Approach
xiii
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A320090259
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
APPROVAL
DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
by
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A 320 090 259
Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dr. Phil.Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd. M. Ed.
NIK. 772
Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
NIK. 589
ii
ACCEPTANCE
Research Paper
DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
by:
NOFY RAHMAWATI
A 320 090 259
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on 2013
The Board of Examiners :
1. Dr. Phil.Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd. M. Ed.
(………………..)
(Chair person)
2. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
(..……………...)
(Member I)
3. Dr. M.Thoyibi, M.S
(……………..…)
(Member II)
Approved by
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
Prof. Dr. Harun Djoko Prayitno, M.Hum.
NIP. 196504281993031001
iii
TESTIMONY
On this occasion. The researcher states that there is no proposed work before
in this research to get bachelor degree of neither university and as long as the
researcher knows that there is also no work or idea that has ever been written or
published by other people, except referred written in this research paper and
mentioned on the bibliography.
If it is proved that there are mistakes in the researcher’s statements above in
the future. The researcher will be fully responsible.
Surakarta,
Maret 2014
Nofy Rahmawati
A 320090259
iv
M ot t o
“Jadikan sabar dan sholat sebagai penolongmu, sesungguhnya Allah
beserta orang-orang yang sabar” .
(QS. Al Baqoroh : 45)
“M aka sesungguhnya, di samping kesulitan itu ada kemudahan. M aka
apabila kamu telah selesai dari semua pekerjaan atau tugas, kerjakanlah
yang lain dengan sungguh-sungguh. Dan kepada Tuhanmulah
hendaknya kamu berharap”.
(QS. Al-I nsyirah : 6-8)
"Real success is determined by two factors. First is faith, and second is
action".
(Reza M . Syarief , PSK.)
“ You can if you think, you can and be your self ”.
(The writter)
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
AL L AH SWT. The L ord of Everything
M y beloved parents, Sri Rahayuningsih and I bnu M ursito(Alm)
M y beloved Grandparents, Kasturi and Tuminah
M y beloved husband Primanto, S.Farm., Apt and M y beloved son
Raffa
M y beloved brother and sister
M y beloved friends
M y beloved big family
People who are willing to read this research paper
vi
ACKNOWLEDMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin. That is the word said as praise to Allah, The
Merciful and The Compassionate for His protection, power, and guidance so that the
researcher could complete this research paper entitled: “DEATHLY COMPETITION
REFLECTED IN SUZANE COLLINS THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008): AN
AMAZON FEMINISM PERSPECTIVE” as a part of fulfillment of the requirement
for obtaining the Bachelor Degree.
The researcher realizes that this paper is not perfect because she has limited
knowledge and experience. The researcher also realizes that it would never be
completed without the help of the other people. Thus in this case, the researcher
would like to express appreciation to those who have contributed for the completing
of this paper.
She is deeply grateful to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Djoko Prayitno, M.Hum, the Dean of School of Teacher Training
and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Dra. Siti Zuhriah Ariatmi, M. Hum, the writer’s academic advisor of Teacher
Training and Education Faculty, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, S.Pd, M.Hum, Ph.D., the Chief of English Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd., M.Ed, the first consultant who has given a
valuable guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research paper,
vii
5. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum, the second consultant who has being a good
examiner in order to make the research paper better,
6. All the lectures of English Department, for the knowledge and lecturing,
7. The researcher’s beloved parent’s, for their amazing love, endless prayer, tireless
support until today, attention, and make her understand that Allah is the highest
aim of life and make her understand how to be a real Moslem.
8. The researcher’s beloved grandparents, for their amazing love, endless prayer,
tireless support until today, and make her understand that Allah is the highest aim
of life and make her understand how to be a real Moslem.
9. The researcher’s beloved husband Primanto, S.Farm., Apt, thanks for your love,
attention, support, spirit and wonderful day,
10. The researcher’s beloved son Dhex Raffa, thanks for your cute smile, love, spirit,
attention support and wonderful day,
11. The researcher’s beloved brother and sister, Agus Haryanto, Agung Nugroho, Siti
Maysaroh, Siti Qoriyah, Dwi Sukarno thanks for prayer and support,
12. The researcher’s beloved niece, Santi, Ary, Arip, Ayu, Ryan, Ana, Nopi, Rycho,
Desy, Ardi, Riski, Reihan and syiffa thanks for the wonderful day,
13. The researcher’s beloved best friends, Miptha, Denok, Yholla, Ghea, Indra, thanks
for prayer, support and wonderful day,
14. The big family of the F class ’09 English Department, for unforgettable
togetherness and unique friendship,
15. And to all the many people who made this research paper possible with thanks
beyond adequate expression
viii
Finally, the researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect so that need some critiques for improvement. The researcher hopes this
research paper can be beneficial to the reader.
Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
Maret 2014
The Researcher,
Nofy Rahmawati
A 320090259
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .........................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...............................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .............................................................................
x
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................
xiv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION .............................................................
1
A.
Background of the Study..................................................
1
B.
Literature Review...........................................................
7
C.
Problem Statement..........................................................
7
D.
Research Limitation........................................................
7
E.
Objective of the Study.....................................................
7
F.
Benefits of the Study.......................................................
8
G.
Research Method.............................................................
8
H.
Research Paper Organization............................................
10
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY .............................................
11
A.
Amazonian Perspective ..................................................
11
B.
Major Concern is Amazonian Feminist Perspective ......
11
x
C.
1. Gender Role of Women ..........................................
12
2. Stereotypes of Women .............................................
13
3. Discrimination Against Women...............................
14
Concept of Competitition ...............................................
15
1. Competition as Rivalry ............................................
15
2. Competition as the Absence of Barriers to Entry and
Exit ...........................................................................
15
D.
Structural Element of the Novel ....................................
16
E.
Theoretical Application .................................................
18
CHAPTER III : SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY AT TWENTY FIRST CENTURY 20
A. Social Aspect ..................................................................
20
B. Economic Aspect ............................................................
22
C. Religius Aspect ...............................................................
23
D. Cultural Aspect ................................................................
24
E. Politic Aspect ..................................................................
27
F. Technology Aspect ..........................................................
29
G. The Life of American Women in the 21st Century .........
30
H. The Life of Suzzana Collins ............................................
34
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.............................................
A.
38
Structural Elements .......................................................
38
1. Characters and Characterization .............................
38
2. Setting .....................................................................
47
xi
3. Plot ..........................................................................
49
4. Point of View ..........................................................
53
5. Theme ....................................................................
54
Discussion .....................................................................
54
CHAPTER V:AMAZONIAN FEMINIST ANALYSIS...........................
58
B.
A.
B.
Amazonian Feminist Analysis ......................................
58
1. Gender Roles of Women .........................................
58
2. Stereotypes of Women ...........................................
62
3. Discrimination against women ...............................
63
Concept of Competition ................................................
66
1. Competition as Rivalry ...........................................
66
2. Competition as the Absence of Barriers to Entry and
Exit ..........................................................................
68
Discussion .....................................................................
69
CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS .......................
74
A. Conclusion .....................................................................
74
B. Suggestion .....................................................................
75
C.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCES
APPENDICES
xii
SUMMARY
NOFY RAHMAWATI, A320090259. DEADLY COMPETITION REFLECTED
IN SUZANE COLLINS THE HUNGER GAME NOVEL (2008):
AN
AMAZONIAN FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE.
The research is proposed to analyze how the deadly competition is reflected in
Suzane Collins The Hunger Game by using Amazonian Feminist Approach. The
research sets two objectives: the first is to analyze the novel in term of structural
elements, and the second is to analyze the novel based on the Amazon Feminism
Approach.
This study is qualitative study using the novel of Suzanna Collins The Hunger
Game as the object of the study. There are two kinds of data source: primary and
secondary. The primary data source is the text of the novel Suzanna Collins The
Hunger Game and the secondary data sources are some books and article related to
the subject. The method of collecting data in the research is library research by
summarizing, paraphrasing, and documenting the data. In analyzing the data, the
researcher employs descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is as follows: based on the analysis, the researcher
draws the following conclusions. First, based on the structural analysis of each
elements, it shows that the character and characterization, setting, plot, point of view,
style, and theme are related to each other and form a unity of good novel. Second,
based on the Amazonian Feminist Approach, women can do anything like men do
care of their children but they can join the deadly competition at the same time.
Keywords: Amazon Feminism, The Hunger Game, An Amazonian Feminst
Approach
xiii