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B. Implications
Memoirs of a Geisha
is an interesting novel. Novel is a literary work which can be used in education. Prose class can use this novel as the reference of
study. By reading the novel, students can enrich their vocabulary. They are also able to understand Japanese culture, especially about geisha’s life.
Besides, students get the moral value of its story. In fact that there are many kinds of friends with their own characters in the class, sometimes it is a bit
difficult to maintain or keep the relationships. By reading and analyzing
Memoirs of a Geisha,
students can learn how to maintain the relationships with others. Moreover, they can build a successful interpersonal relationship with lecturer and
classmate in the class. Students also understand how to behave in front of certain person based on the certain situation. They cannot generalize the way of
communication toward all of people.
C. Suggestions
In this part, the researcher divides the suggestions into two parts. They are for the English lecturers and for future researchers.
1. Suggestion for English lecturers
Memoirs of a Geisha
can be used as one of the material in Prose class. The English lecturers can discuss the elements of the novel such as plot, setting,
characters, symbol and theme. The students can learn about the specific symbol and theme of a geisha. By studying those elements, students are expected to have
50 a good understanding of the novel. Besides, the students can enrich their
vocabulary by reading the novel.
2. Suggestion for future researchers
Memoirs of a Geisha
is an interesting novel, especially the interpersonal relationships of geishas. This research focuses more on Mameha who is the minor
character. The future researchers can analyze the other characters. There are many characters that can be discussed such as, Pumpkin, Mother and Ken Iwamura.
Besides, the future researchers can analyze the socio-cultural comparison between geisha and
ronggeng
dancer. Therefore, for those who are interested in
Memoirs of a Geisha
, this research can be used as a reference. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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