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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY
This chapter gives details about the primary data as the object of this study, the approach and the method of the study used to write this thesis. The first part,
object of the study, explains about the novel the writer uses in this thesis. The approach of the study is in the second part which presents the approach used to
analyze the novel. Lastly,the method of the study. It includes the steps conducted in order to do this thesis.
A. Object of the Study
In this study, the writer analyzed Bill Russell’s Go Up for Glory. The novel was published in December, 1966. It is a true story as told to William McSweeny,
which consists of 175 pages and 11 chapters. The story itself took place in 1940s until 1960s.
This novel tells about Bill Russell, an African-American who struggles for the glory of being a professional basketball player America. Bill Russell is born to
Charles Russell and Katie King in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934. He lives in Lousiana with his parents and his brother, Charllie. Racism is pervasive in
Louisiana at the time that is an African American has a less role and is treated badly by the white American there. They have no chances to be a leader or
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develope their talent. The African American does not only get a bad position in their job and talent development but also get lower status in society.
At the first time, Russell plays basketball on Oaklands playgrounds. After his graduation, Russell is asked to join the California High School All-Stars. He is
well on his way to become a dominant player when he joins University of San Francisco. In early 1957, Russell joins the Celtics.
It is not easy for Bill Russell to reach his goal. There are many people say bad thing about him. He loses his mother in his young age. Sometimes the
opponent is cheating on him. He has to play well and practice hard without being supported by the coach. There are many bad situations in his life. The long path he
goes through finally puts him to the peak of his career as one of NBA legendary players. He has proved that the strong motivation can lead him to it.
B. Approach of the Study
In order to have a better understanding of a literary work, applying critical approach is required. Rohrberger and Woods, Jr. 6-15 propose five kinds of
critical approaches namely the formalist approach, the biographical approach, the socio cultural-historical approach, the mythopeic approach, and the psychological
approach. Since the focus of this study is to find out the motivations of the character, this study uses psychological approach. It focuses on identifying any
aspect of human psychology which involves pattern of behavior, thought, and
feeling underlying a work of literature.
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To identify the motivations of Bill Russell in struggling to be a basketball star, it is significant to understand his description. Since Russell’s motivations to
be a basketball star and description are parts of psychological aspect, it will be advantageous to apply psychological approach in this study. As understood,
psychology is a study that deals with mind and how it influences behavior. Throughout psychological approach, the writer can dig out the stated mind of the
character which influences the way he behaves and interacts with others. The ways he thinks, behaves and interacts present description to his personality.
Furthermore, this approach is used to analyze Russell’s motivation in struggling to be a basketball star.
C. Method of the Study
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