SOCIAL CRITICISM OF BOB DYLAN’S SONG LYRICS: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LITERATURE Social Criticism Of Bob Dylan’s Song Lyrics: A Sociological Study Of Literature.
SOCIAL CRITICISM OF BOB DYLAN’S SONG LYRICS:
A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LITERATURE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Education Department
Proposed by:
Hafid Muhadi
A 320 090 160
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
i
MOTTO
Demi masa.
Sesungguhya manusia itu benar-benar berada dalam kerugian, kecuali
orang-orang yang beriman dan mengerjakan amal saleh dan nasehat
menasehati supaya menetapi kesabaran.
(Terjemahan Q.S Al- Asr: 1-3)
Hidup ini seperti skripsi. Dimana terdapat banyak permasalahan dalam
kehidupan, kemudian kita uraikan dengan teori-teori yang terdapat dari
Al Qur an. Sehinngga, kita dapat mengambil sebuah kesimpulan.
(H.M)
“Hidup adalah perjuangan”
(My Mother)
v
DEDICATION
With love the research is dedicated to:
The Greatest Ones in the world Allah SWT and his Prophet
Muhammad SAW
My beloved Mother and father for their prayer, advice, support, love,
and help
My beloved brother and Sisters
My beloved friends
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirabbil ‘alamin, praised be to Allah S.W.T, The Most
Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessings,
miracles and uncountable gifts to the researcher, so he can accomplish his
research paper entitled “Social Criticism of Bob Dylan’s song lyrics: A
Sociological Study of Literature” as the requirement for getting bachelor degree of
education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah, who will be
hero for all his followers in the life after. The reseacher realizes that this research
paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the reseacher
would like to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko P, SE, M. Hum, the Dean of the School of Teacher
Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M. Hum, the Chief of English Department who has
permitted him to conduct this paper,
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S the first consultant who has given a valuable guidance
and suggestion during the completion of this research paper,
vii
4. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd. the second consultant, for being good consultant and
giving the researcherr suggestion in correcting this research paper,
5. Suziati, S. Pd. the academic adviser who has patiently guided the researcher
from the beginning of the study and makes her understand better what is the
meaning of life,
6. All of the lecturers of English Department, for precious knowledge given to
me.
7. The researcher’s beloved: his father (Bambang Harjanto), his mother
(Sriwahyuni), his brother (Aziz Muhalim), his sister (Afik Nurmastuti ), his
nephew (Azizah Kuzuma Ningrum), Yudi Indarsyah (Yudex), Sepby Widyo
Utomo, Juang Jatmiko, Dhani, Ulung Parlukitama, Ryan Putra P, Hardiono
(Hardy), Mas Aris, and Pakde Warno for their amazing love, endless pray,
tireless support until today, and make him understand that Allah is the highest
aim of life and make his understand how to be a real Moslem.
8. The Big Family of BBH (Bahrudin Boarding House): Bapak Mujab Muslim,
Ibu Banun, Mahdum Basa Agiliha (Potel), Bayu Hidayatullah (Gindung),
Anang Bahrudin (Juned), Amirul Husna (koploh), Basuki Oktogunanto (lek
bas), Nur Chairul Aziz, Bang Latif, Bang Kaffa, and Pak KUMIS to helped
and support me in everyday.
9. The Big Family of Agung Gomes Mojosongo: grandfather (mbah Supomo),
the parent’s Agung (gomes), his brother (mas putera), Muhammad Agung
(Gomes), Om Bagong and his wife, Fachrudin (udin), Rizky (Ambon), and
Bejo to help and support me until finished this work.
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10. The reseacher guide: Mr. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S, Mr. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd,
Muhammad Arifin (Mas Ipin), Amirul Husna (koploh), Muhammmad Agung
(Gomes), and Yogi Daniar Setyawan (Gie).
11. The researcher’s sweetest Gelas Plastic: Lek Sur (Surya), Koploh (Amirul),
Brengos (Wisnu), Dina Maulida for everything happiness and togetherness.
12. The researcher’s friends acoustic ‘S.H.A.Pe Yesterday’: Gie (Yogi Daniar
Setyawan), Joe” (Ardiansah Fery), “Dhildul” (Faradhila Ratna sari), “Dith” (
Adityas Surya), “Mul” (Ade Inmay)
13. His special friends in “Argoes kost”: Pak Gun, Ibu Gun, Farub, mas Aix, Mas
Tigor, lek Fuad, Rivano (cepo), Joko sutrisno, Titis, Ardin, Beta, Vega,
Galang, Zainudin, Mando, Zainul, Pak men, Dedy, Indra Otonk, Rosid, Bejo,
Bonyok, Ebleh, Fajar, Wisnu, Bowo, Amat, and all that cannot mentioned one
by one, their advices and supports.
14. His special friends in “Kontrakan”: “Njamuk” (Taufik W S), Eko (wonogiri),
“Iib” (Nasib Wahyu),“Igir” (Drilandoyo), “Dith” ( Adityas Surya), “Babe”
(Farizky) , Yogi (Gie), Ade (me2), Fery (juju), Hanggara Putra, Alif
“Genthong”, Erick (ciprit)“for happiness and support.
15. His special friends in “Campus”: Mr. Richardson, Danang (Tuyul), Wisnu
(brengos), Dhika & Daniel (kleco), Frita & Ucup, Dyah (Wonogiri), Ratih
(cungkring), Yoga Purn, Burhan, Indra (Jenawi), Ikhwan (kliwon), Gea
(vidigreen), mbah Met, Santi (lewung 13), Ahlam , Dani (Arab), Zuhriyanti,
Chika, Lisna, Fanun, Sifafuadina, Amelia khalifah, Dyah (Lexnow), Nuri S,
Octria, (SLPD Friends: Ayux, Denis, Citra, Metrika, Olive), (Genk Gonk:
ix
Solihatun Nisa, Risky Hapsari, Novi, Meylani, Riska,), Farid “Adjah”, Fista,
Dino, Novi (Jepang), Tri (ndengkeng), Candra , Ari (Komeng), Toni, Bagus,
Rhisma, Frada & Dyan, Galih, “for happines and support.
16. His special friends in “The Mr. Thoyibi consults community”: Yogi, Isna,
Silvie, Ratih, Impian, Ika, Meylanie, Novi, mbak Nur and all of Mr. Thoyibi
consult’s members, whose reseacher cannot mentioned to one by one, thank
for supported to reseacher.
17. The Big Family of “Gendis Teather”: Miss Suziati, S.pd, Mbah fakih, pakde
Viant, Amirul, Anang, Aan, Dwex, Ryan (pece), Ashar (bendrat), Pradiyan,
Niken, Desi antri, mbak Tut, Ayuk, Azizah, Relis, Nisa Aqmarina, Kiki, Acic
(Asri), Tina, Frita, Nana, Amel, Ery , Sabrina, Stikom , Solihatun, Pika,
Chandra (ndut), Dita, dek Wahyu, dek Melty and '09 English Department, for
unforgettable togetherness and unique friendship.
18. All of the people, who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks for
everything.
Deep down on the researcher’s heart, the researcher realizes that this
research paper is still far from being perfect, so all suggestions and criticisms for
improving this research are accepted widely and happily. Hopefully, this research
paper will be useful for the readers and prospective researchers.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 8 February 2014
Hafid Muhadi
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE .................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY ...................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ............................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ..................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................... xi
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... xiv
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 1
A. Background of The Study .................................................... 1
B. Literature review .................................................................. 6
C. Problem Statement ............................................................... 8
D. Limitation of Study ......................................................... … 8
E. Objective of the Study ................................................... .......9
F. Benefit of the Study ........................................................ …...9
G. Reseacrh Method.................................................................. 10
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................... 13
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY .................................................
14
A. Sociology of Literature ........................................................ 14
1. Notion of Sociology of Literature ................................. 15
2. Major Principles of Sociology of Literature ................. 16
B. Theory of Social Criticism .................................................. 18
C. The Elements in the Poems ................................................. 19
1. Speaker ........................................................................ 20
2. Spoken to ................................................................. .....20
3. Figurative Language …………………… ............... ….20
4. Rhythm, meter, and rhyme....................................... .....23
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5. Imagery ………………………………….....................27
6. Symbols .................................................................... …28
7. Theme……………………………………… ………...28
D. Theoretical Application.................................................... …29
CHAPTER III SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF THE UNITED STATES IN
THE MIDDLE OF TWENTIETH CENTURY .............. .…31
A. Social Aspect …………………………………....................31
Social Structure ………………………………………31
1.
a. Working Class………………………………....31
b. Middle Class………………………………......32
2.
Social Status…………………………………………..33
3.
Family………………………………………………....33
4.
Race……………………………………………………33
5.
Gender Roles………………………………………….34
6.
Horizontal Conflict……………………………………34
7.
Emigration……………………………………………..35
B. Economic Aspects ............................................................ …36
C. Political Aspects ............................................................... …37
D. Religion Aspects .............................................................. …38
E. Cultural Aspects ............................................................... ....39
F. Science and Technology Aspects ..................................... …41
CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.............................................. …43
A. Structural Elements ........................................................ …43
1. Speaker ...................................................................... …43
2. Spoken To ................................................................. …53
3. Figurative Language ................................................. …60
4. Metrical Rhythm and Meter ...................................... …69
5. Rhyme…………………………………………………71
6. Imagery .................................................................... …78
7. Symbols................................................................…......82
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8. Theme and Subject matter ........................................ …83
B. Discussion ....................................................................... ….95
CHAPTER V
SOCIOLOGY ANALYSIS ................................................ …98
A. Sociological Aspect
1. Social Aspect ............................................................... …99
2. Economic Aspects ......................................... ………….102
3. Political Aspects ........................................................ ….103
4. Science and Technology Aspects ............................... …104
5. Cultural Aspects ......................................................... …105
6. Religious Aspects ....................................................... …106
B. Discussion ....................................................................... …106
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................. …109
A. Conclusion ......................................................................…109
B. Suggestion .......................................................................…110
C. Pedagogical implication .................................................. …111
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCES
APPENDIX
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SUMMARY
Hafid Muhadi. A 320 090 160. SOCIAL CRITICISM OF BOB DYLAN’S
SONG LYRICS: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LITERATURE.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Research Paper 2014.
This research paper aimed to show visible image of Bob Dylan’s song
lyrics which analyzed by using sociology of literature. The objective of the
research are to analyzing the sonnet based on the structural element and to
analyzed the lyrics based on sociology of literature by indentifying from
relationship between social historical background of United States in The Middle
of Twentieth Century.
This research paper belongs to qualitative research. Data of the research is
the text from and it has taken based on the theme, thereabout consisting 15 song’s
a thematically. The primary data of the research is the Bob Dylan’s song lyrics
from the website with address www.azlyrics.com and secondary data of the
research are biography of the author that written by Jeremy Robert entitled “Bob
Voice of a Generation”, websites, and other source about the lyrics, the social
background of American society that support the analysis. The method to analyze
of this data is descriptive analysis.
The researcher comes to the conclusion as follows. Firstly, based on the
structural analysis, it shows that social criticism of Bob Dylan theme on his lyrics.
Correlating by theme, Dylan describes the social criticism actually. Secondly,
based on the sociology analysis the author wants to show a social criticism toward
social condition of American society which showed from the characterization on
the lyrics.
Keywords: Songs, Social Criticism and Sociology of Literature.
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dr. M. Thoyibi, M. S
NIK. 410
Nur Hidayat. S.Pd
NIK. 850
Dean,
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko P, SE, M. Hum
N I K. 132049998
xv
xvi
A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LITERATURE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Education Department
Proposed by:
Hafid Muhadi
A 320 090 160
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
i
MOTTO
Demi masa.
Sesungguhya manusia itu benar-benar berada dalam kerugian, kecuali
orang-orang yang beriman dan mengerjakan amal saleh dan nasehat
menasehati supaya menetapi kesabaran.
(Terjemahan Q.S Al- Asr: 1-3)
Hidup ini seperti skripsi. Dimana terdapat banyak permasalahan dalam
kehidupan, kemudian kita uraikan dengan teori-teori yang terdapat dari
Al Qur an. Sehinngga, kita dapat mengambil sebuah kesimpulan.
(H.M)
“Hidup adalah perjuangan”
(My Mother)
v
DEDICATION
With love the research is dedicated to:
The Greatest Ones in the world Allah SWT and his Prophet
Muhammad SAW
My beloved Mother and father for their prayer, advice, support, love,
and help
My beloved brother and Sisters
My beloved friends
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirabbil ‘alamin, praised be to Allah S.W.T, The Most
Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessings,
miracles and uncountable gifts to the researcher, so he can accomplish his
research paper entitled “Social Criticism of Bob Dylan’s song lyrics: A
Sociological Study of Literature” as the requirement for getting bachelor degree of
education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah, who will be
hero for all his followers in the life after. The reseacher realizes that this research
paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the reseacher
would like to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko P, SE, M. Hum, the Dean of the School of Teacher
Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M. Hum, the Chief of English Department who has
permitted him to conduct this paper,
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S the first consultant who has given a valuable guidance
and suggestion during the completion of this research paper,
vii
4. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd. the second consultant, for being good consultant and
giving the researcherr suggestion in correcting this research paper,
5. Suziati, S. Pd. the academic adviser who has patiently guided the researcher
from the beginning of the study and makes her understand better what is the
meaning of life,
6. All of the lecturers of English Department, for precious knowledge given to
me.
7. The researcher’s beloved: his father (Bambang Harjanto), his mother
(Sriwahyuni), his brother (Aziz Muhalim), his sister (Afik Nurmastuti ), his
nephew (Azizah Kuzuma Ningrum), Yudi Indarsyah (Yudex), Sepby Widyo
Utomo, Juang Jatmiko, Dhani, Ulung Parlukitama, Ryan Putra P, Hardiono
(Hardy), Mas Aris, and Pakde Warno for their amazing love, endless pray,
tireless support until today, and make him understand that Allah is the highest
aim of life and make his understand how to be a real Moslem.
8. The Big Family of BBH (Bahrudin Boarding House): Bapak Mujab Muslim,
Ibu Banun, Mahdum Basa Agiliha (Potel), Bayu Hidayatullah (Gindung),
Anang Bahrudin (Juned), Amirul Husna (koploh), Basuki Oktogunanto (lek
bas), Nur Chairul Aziz, Bang Latif, Bang Kaffa, and Pak KUMIS to helped
and support me in everyday.
9. The Big Family of Agung Gomes Mojosongo: grandfather (mbah Supomo),
the parent’s Agung (gomes), his brother (mas putera), Muhammad Agung
(Gomes), Om Bagong and his wife, Fachrudin (udin), Rizky (Ambon), and
Bejo to help and support me until finished this work.
viii
10. The reseacher guide: Mr. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S, Mr. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd,
Muhammad Arifin (Mas Ipin), Amirul Husna (koploh), Muhammmad Agung
(Gomes), and Yogi Daniar Setyawan (Gie).
11. The researcher’s sweetest Gelas Plastic: Lek Sur (Surya), Koploh (Amirul),
Brengos (Wisnu), Dina Maulida for everything happiness and togetherness.
12. The researcher’s friends acoustic ‘S.H.A.Pe Yesterday’: Gie (Yogi Daniar
Setyawan), Joe” (Ardiansah Fery), “Dhildul” (Faradhila Ratna sari), “Dith” (
Adityas Surya), “Mul” (Ade Inmay)
13. His special friends in “Argoes kost”: Pak Gun, Ibu Gun, Farub, mas Aix, Mas
Tigor, lek Fuad, Rivano (cepo), Joko sutrisno, Titis, Ardin, Beta, Vega,
Galang, Zainudin, Mando, Zainul, Pak men, Dedy, Indra Otonk, Rosid, Bejo,
Bonyok, Ebleh, Fajar, Wisnu, Bowo, Amat, and all that cannot mentioned one
by one, their advices and supports.
14. His special friends in “Kontrakan”: “Njamuk” (Taufik W S), Eko (wonogiri),
“Iib” (Nasib Wahyu),“Igir” (Drilandoyo), “Dith” ( Adityas Surya), “Babe”
(Farizky) , Yogi (Gie), Ade (me2), Fery (juju), Hanggara Putra, Alif
“Genthong”, Erick (ciprit)“for happiness and support.
15. His special friends in “Campus”: Mr. Richardson, Danang (Tuyul), Wisnu
(brengos), Dhika & Daniel (kleco), Frita & Ucup, Dyah (Wonogiri), Ratih
(cungkring), Yoga Purn, Burhan, Indra (Jenawi), Ikhwan (kliwon), Gea
(vidigreen), mbah Met, Santi (lewung 13), Ahlam , Dani (Arab), Zuhriyanti,
Chika, Lisna, Fanun, Sifafuadina, Amelia khalifah, Dyah (Lexnow), Nuri S,
Octria, (SLPD Friends: Ayux, Denis, Citra, Metrika, Olive), (Genk Gonk:
ix
Solihatun Nisa, Risky Hapsari, Novi, Meylani, Riska,), Farid “Adjah”, Fista,
Dino, Novi (Jepang), Tri (ndengkeng), Candra , Ari (Komeng), Toni, Bagus,
Rhisma, Frada & Dyan, Galih, “for happines and support.
16. His special friends in “The Mr. Thoyibi consults community”: Yogi, Isna,
Silvie, Ratih, Impian, Ika, Meylanie, Novi, mbak Nur and all of Mr. Thoyibi
consult’s members, whose reseacher cannot mentioned to one by one, thank
for supported to reseacher.
17. The Big Family of “Gendis Teather”: Miss Suziati, S.pd, Mbah fakih, pakde
Viant, Amirul, Anang, Aan, Dwex, Ryan (pece), Ashar (bendrat), Pradiyan,
Niken, Desi antri, mbak Tut, Ayuk, Azizah, Relis, Nisa Aqmarina, Kiki, Acic
(Asri), Tina, Frita, Nana, Amel, Ery , Sabrina, Stikom , Solihatun, Pika,
Chandra (ndut), Dita, dek Wahyu, dek Melty and '09 English Department, for
unforgettable togetherness and unique friendship.
18. All of the people, who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks for
everything.
Deep down on the researcher’s heart, the researcher realizes that this
research paper is still far from being perfect, so all suggestions and criticisms for
improving this research are accepted widely and happily. Hopefully, this research
paper will be useful for the readers and prospective researchers.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 8 February 2014
Hafid Muhadi
x
xi
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE .................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY ...................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ............................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ..................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................... xi
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... xiv
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 1
A. Background of The Study .................................................... 1
B. Literature review .................................................................. 6
C. Problem Statement ............................................................... 8
D. Limitation of Study ......................................................... … 8
E. Objective of the Study ................................................... .......9
F. Benefit of the Study ........................................................ …...9
G. Reseacrh Method.................................................................. 10
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................... 13
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY .................................................
14
A. Sociology of Literature ........................................................ 14
1. Notion of Sociology of Literature ................................. 15
2. Major Principles of Sociology of Literature ................. 16
B. Theory of Social Criticism .................................................. 18
C. The Elements in the Poems ................................................. 19
1. Speaker ........................................................................ 20
2. Spoken to ................................................................. .....20
3. Figurative Language …………………… ............... ….20
4. Rhythm, meter, and rhyme....................................... .....23
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5. Imagery ………………………………….....................27
6. Symbols .................................................................... …28
7. Theme……………………………………… ………...28
D. Theoretical Application.................................................... …29
CHAPTER III SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF THE UNITED STATES IN
THE MIDDLE OF TWENTIETH CENTURY .............. .…31
A. Social Aspect …………………………………....................31
Social Structure ………………………………………31
1.
a. Working Class………………………………....31
b. Middle Class………………………………......32
2.
Social Status…………………………………………..33
3.
Family………………………………………………....33
4.
Race……………………………………………………33
5.
Gender Roles………………………………………….34
6.
Horizontal Conflict……………………………………34
7.
Emigration……………………………………………..35
B. Economic Aspects ............................................................ …36
C. Political Aspects ............................................................... …37
D. Religion Aspects .............................................................. …38
E. Cultural Aspects ............................................................... ....39
F. Science and Technology Aspects ..................................... …41
CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.............................................. …43
A. Structural Elements ........................................................ …43
1. Speaker ...................................................................... …43
2. Spoken To ................................................................. …53
3. Figurative Language ................................................. …60
4. Metrical Rhythm and Meter ...................................... …69
5. Rhyme…………………………………………………71
6. Imagery .................................................................... …78
7. Symbols................................................................…......82
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8. Theme and Subject matter ........................................ …83
B. Discussion ....................................................................... ….95
CHAPTER V
SOCIOLOGY ANALYSIS ................................................ …98
A. Sociological Aspect
1. Social Aspect ............................................................... …99
2. Economic Aspects ......................................... ………….102
3. Political Aspects ........................................................ ….103
4. Science and Technology Aspects ............................... …104
5. Cultural Aspects ......................................................... …105
6. Religious Aspects ....................................................... …106
B. Discussion ....................................................................... …106
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................. …109
A. Conclusion ......................................................................…109
B. Suggestion .......................................................................…110
C. Pedagogical implication .................................................. …111
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCES
APPENDIX
xiv
SUMMARY
Hafid Muhadi. A 320 090 160. SOCIAL CRITICISM OF BOB DYLAN’S
SONG LYRICS: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LITERATURE.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Research Paper 2014.
This research paper aimed to show visible image of Bob Dylan’s song
lyrics which analyzed by using sociology of literature. The objective of the
research are to analyzing the sonnet based on the structural element and to
analyzed the lyrics based on sociology of literature by indentifying from
relationship between social historical background of United States in The Middle
of Twentieth Century.
This research paper belongs to qualitative research. Data of the research is
the text from and it has taken based on the theme, thereabout consisting 15 song’s
a thematically. The primary data of the research is the Bob Dylan’s song lyrics
from the website with address www.azlyrics.com and secondary data of the
research are biography of the author that written by Jeremy Robert entitled “Bob
Voice of a Generation”, websites, and other source about the lyrics, the social
background of American society that support the analysis. The method to analyze
of this data is descriptive analysis.
The researcher comes to the conclusion as follows. Firstly, based on the
structural analysis, it shows that social criticism of Bob Dylan theme on his lyrics.
Correlating by theme, Dylan describes the social criticism actually. Secondly,
based on the sociology analysis the author wants to show a social criticism toward
social condition of American society which showed from the characterization on
the lyrics.
Keywords: Songs, Social Criticism and Sociology of Literature.
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dr. M. Thoyibi, M. S
NIK. 410
Nur Hidayat. S.Pd
NIK. 850
Dean,
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko P, SE, M. Hum
N I K. 132049998
xv
xvi