interested in Yoko too, though never goes far beyond distant observation and occassional conversations.
The topic about Shimamura as the main character’s motivation to have a relationship with a country geisha named Komako is interesting to be revealed
in this study. It is interesting to know the motivation of a man, a wealthy man whom has a relationship with a remote hot-spring geisha, that he is also a
married man.
1.2 Problem Formulation
In this study, the problems are formulated in the following questions: 1
How is the main character, Shimamura, depicted? 2
What motivate Shimamura to have love relationship with a geisha in Kawabata’s Snow Country?
1.3 Objectives of the Study
This study is conducted to find out the answers to the questions that are formulated in the problem formulation. There are two major objectives in this
literary study. The first is to describe the character, Shimamura who is presented in the novel. The second is to analyze the character’s motivation,
Shimamura to have love relationship with a geisha named Komako.
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1.4 Benefit of the Study
This study in general may be beneficial for people who love to read literary works. It can be used to introduce the readers to the work of Yasunari
Kawabata and all the aspects in a novel. Better understanding in character, characterization and motivations of one’s character in the novel are expected to
be given to the readers. This study might provide them useful information and guidance to make critical judgments. The study also hopefully can be used as
an alternative material in teaching reading or prose in school and university.
1.5 Definition of Terms
1. Motivation
Kalish in his The Psychology of Human Behavior says that “motivated behaviour is behaviour set into motion by a need. A need indicates that some
type of satisfaction is lacking and implies that the organism is activated to reduce the dissatisfaction 29.” Worchel and Shelbilske 408 divide
motivations into two kinds. They are extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation comes from the external factors of an
individual and intrinsic motivation which are derived from the enjoyment and satisfaction.
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2. Love
Stenberg in his The Triangle of Love: Intimacy, Passion, Commitment,
explains love as different combinations of the three elements: intimacy,
passion, and commitment which are can be considered as many stages or
types of love. They are Liking, infatuation, Empty Love, Romantic Love,
Companionate love, Fatuous love, and Consummate Love.
3. Geisha
In this study, geisha is referred to onsen geisha or hot-spring geisha, Japanese geisha, or entertainers, who work in onsen hot-spring resorts or towns. The
term onsen geisha has a negative connotation in that the term has come to be
synonymous with prostitute.
http:en.wikipedia.orgwindex.php?title=Onsen_geishaamp;action=edit
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CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
