Theme C: Jokowi Told to Drop Prohibition Bill

43 enforcement response. The researcher found out that the readers of TYS column gave 11 texts toward the issue. Table 4.5 Speech act category classification in Theme E Theme E Speech act category No Text ass com dir exp dec 1 TE.33  - - - - 2 TE.34  - - - - 3 TE.35  - - - - 4 TE.36  -  - - 5 TE.37   - - - 6 TE.38  - - - - 7 TE.39  -  - - 8 TE.40  - - - - 9 TE.41  -  - - 10 TE.42  -  - - 11 TE.43  -   - Total 11 1 5 1 In Table 4.5, there are 11 assertive categories, 1 commissive category, 5 directive categories, and only 1 expressive category. Similar to the idea of previous themes, assertive category is the most frequently employed speech act category, followed by directive category in the second position. Then, commissive and expressive category are in the third position. As the typical characteristic of TYS column in the theme, all texts are expressed using assertive category. When the text has more than one speech act category, assertive category always accompanies other categories in the text. All text writers prefer to commit themselves to the truth of the proposition in giving the opinions. The text writers support the government to solve the haze problem. They prefer to explain the effects of the haze and give the solution to solve the haze problem. The researcher provides the example of findings in the following page. 44 23 TE.39 The thick haze disrupting the northern part of Indonesia and neighboring countries occurs almost annually. The President himself has to handle this serious matter and find a suitable solution. It seems that the local government, governors, regents and the police are of no use in this matter and they have chosen to put their hands up. To spend billions on consumer goods is preferable compared to solving their own problems. The text has three speech act categories in one text. Those are assertive, directive, and expressive categories. It is clear that the assertive category accompanies other speech act categories in the text. The text writer gives the explanation that the haze has disturbed northern Indonesia and neighboring countries. He shows the assertive category in the first sentence. He hopes the readers believe the fact. The text writer also uses directive category in the second sentence. The speaker commands the President to handle and give solution. He wants the President to do an action. Through the expressive category in the last two sentences, the text writer shares his feeling about the issue. He is disappointed that local governments prefer to spend billions in consumer goods better than solve the problem.

6. Theme F: V-day Parade Boosts Sino-Russian Ties

Victory Day is a holiday of massive importance for the Chinese people. It commemorates the great victory of China over Japanese aggression in World War II. What is interesting in 2015 was that it was not only China which celebrate this holiday but also their close ally, Russia. However, this theme only had one text of the readers’ opinion. The readers of the Jakarta Post were not really interested in this issue. 45 Table 4.6 Speech act category classification in Theme F Theme F Speech act category No Text ass com dir exp dec 1 TF.44  - -  - Total 1 1 The text has fifteen-sentence length. Although it is a long text, the text only has two speech act categories. Those are assertive and expressive categories. The typical characteristic of TYS column in the theme is the combination of both categories in one text. Assertive and expressive categories appear together in one text. The text writer explains what the Victory day is and shares his feeling in joining the Victory Day. Here, the researcher provides the findings: 24 TF.44 Victory Day commemorates the great victory of China over Japanese aggression in World War II was first introduced as an official holidays this year. A grandiose parade staged in Beijing’s Chang’an Street on Sept. 3, drew large anticipation from the entire country. For the Chinese people, Victory Day, which marked its 70th anniversary since the end of the World War II, is a holiday of massive importance. The parade was spectacular. The synchronically marching troops, military hardware, air force demonstration all sent a message to the world stating China’s strength and power. At the same time, it showed that it’s ready to contribute to international security. Today, it was announced that China would reduce 300,000 military troops, proving that it is not aggression- orientated. The leaders of China’s ally countries were invited to attend the parade. Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting guest was Russian President Vladimir Putin. A similar parade is staged every year, on May 9 in Moscow to mark the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. Earlier this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the great Victory parade in Moscow in efforts to strengthen bonds between two countries. I was so proud to see the presence of Russia’s army at the parade. The way they marched made me feel patriotic of my country. The Chinese and Russian leaders signed a number of cooperation documents during President Putin’s visit proving that the RussianChina relations rest on bilateral assistance. The two very unique parades, in Moscow and in Beijing demonstrate the ability to contribute to the stable and peaceful world.