THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE IN PAULO COELHO’S The Importance of Resilience in Paulo Coelho's The Fifth Mountain: An Individual Psychological Perspective.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE IN PAULO COELHO’S
THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN :
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
ARI SUSANTI
A320090139
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016
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TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in his research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions of masterpieces which has been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in literature review and bibliography. If only there is any
incorrectness proved in the future in my statement above. I will hold fully
responsibility.
Surakarta, 31 December 2015
The Researcher
Ari Susanti
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MOTTO
“Imagine a new story of your life, and believe
it. Concentrate only on those moments in
which you achieved what you desired, and this
strength will help you to accomplish what you
want”
(Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain)
“Never give up to reach your dream”
(The Writer)
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1. Alloh SWT
2. Nabi Muhammad SAW
3. Her beloved parents
4. Her lovely brothers and sisters
5. Her wonderful friends, teachers, and
6. All who help her to finish the research paper
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Alloh SWT who has given the writer a
chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for her to
finish it. The researcher thanks to all people around her who have supported,
guided, and helped her in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum. the Dean of School of Teacher
Training and Education.
2. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S as the first consultant, who has given the researcher
guidance, advice, correction in completing this research paper and as the
inspiring lecturer who makes the researcher interested in literature.
3. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D as the second consultant of research paper,
who has given the researcher helps, advice and guidance to improve the
writing of this research paper.
4. Dr. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum as the third examiner, who has given her
advices and corrections in completing this research paper.
5. Fitri Kurniawan as the Academic consultant, who has given the
researcher helps, advice and supports in writing this research paper.
6. Her beloved parents, Ibu Sri Wijanti (she is the best mom), Bapak
Sandiman (he is a good advisor for her).
7. Her lovely brothers, Arif Widodo (he is a new father for his son), Andi
Gustopo (he is a good financial donator for her), her lovely sister Fitri
Iswanti (she is a good sister).
8. Her Niece and Nephew, Husna Diana Putri Cahyani (dek Una) and
Vitzky Zanzan Nugroho (Chan-chan), she thanks for the laugh, joking and
kisses, sweethearts. Big Hughs!
9. Her lovely soul mate, Suwanto, for giving all his attentions and supports.
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10. Her special friend, Impian Nopitasari (she is a good friend, she always
supports her, helps her).
11. Her best friends, Diah Fitria Rahmawati and Savira Yasmine Rahmaniar
for the laugh, supports and happiness.
12. Her friends in English Department especially in class C.
13. Her friend in University, Alit Desi Rahma for lending the novel “The
Fifth Mountain”.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support
in finishing this research paper.
The researcher realizes that this research paper is far for being
perfect. Therefore, the constructive suggestion and criticism will be accepted to
improve this research paper. She expects that this research paper would help
and beneficial the other researcher who are interested in studying literature and
other people who read it.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,31 December 2015
The Researcher
Ari Susanti
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL....................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................. iii
TESTIMONY..................................................................................................... iv
SURAT BEBAS PLAGIAT............................................................................... v
MOTTO ............................................................................................................. vi
DEDICATION ................................................................................................... vii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................... x
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... xiii
RANGKUMAN ................................................................................................. xiv
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1
A. Background of the Study ............................................................. 1
B. Literature Review ........................................................................ 5
C. Limitation of the Study................................................................ 6
D. Problem Statements ..................................................................... 6
E. Objective of the Study ................................................................. 6
F. Benefit of the Study ..................................................................... 6
G. Research Method ......................................................................... 7
1. Type of the Study ................................................................... 7
2. Object of the Study................................................................. 7
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ................................... 7
4. Technique of the Data Collection .......................................... 8
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ............................................. 8
H. Research Paper Organization ...................................................... 9
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CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ....................................................... 10
A. Notion of Individual Psychology ................................................ 10
B. Adler’s Major Point of Individual Psychology ........................... 11
1. Fictional Finalism .................................................................. 11
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation ................................... 13
3. Striving for Superiority .......................................................... 14
4. Style of Life............................................................................ 15
5. Social Interest ......................................................................... 17
6. Creative Power ....................................................................... 18
C. Structural Elements of the Novel ................................................ 18
1. Character and Characterization .............................................. 18
2. Setting .................................................................................... 19
3. Point of View ......................................................................... 20
4. Plot ......................................................................................... 21
5. Style ....................................................................................... 23
6. Theme ..................................................................................... 25
D. Theoretical Application ............................................................... 26
CHAPTER III : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .................................................. 27
A. Character and Characterization ................................................... 27
B. Setting .......................................................................................... 31
C. Plot............................................................................................... 32
D. Point of View .............................................................................. 36
E. Style ............................................................................................. 37
F. Theme .......................................................................................... 40
G. Discussion ................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER IV : INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .................. 43
A. Fictional Finalism........................................................................ 43
B. Inferiority Feeling........................................................................ 44
C. Striving for Superiority ............................................................... 46
D. Social Interest .............................................................................. 47
E. Style of Life ................................................................................. 48
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F. Creative Power ............................................................................. 50
G. Discussion ................................................................................... 51
CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................... 54
A. Conclusion................................................................................... 54
B. Suggestion ................................................................................... 55
C. Pedagogical Implication .............................................................. 55
BIBLIOGRAPHY .............................................................................................. 56
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................ 59
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RANGKUMAN
ARI SUSANTI. A320090139. PENTINGNYA KETAHANAN DIRI
PADA NOVEL
THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN : PENDEKATAN
PSIKOLOGI
INDIVIDU.
SKRIPSI.
UNIVERSITAS
MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA.2016.
Penelitian ini adalah tentang bagaimana ketahanan seorang Elijah
yang terefleksi dalam novel The Fifth Mountain yang ditulis oleh Paulo
Coelho. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa karakter dari
tokoh utama berdasarkan elemen struktur dan sudut pandang psikologi
individu oleh Alfred Adler.
Dalam menganalisa novel tersebut, penulis menggunakan
pendekatan psikologi individu dan metode kualitatif. Penelitian ini
menggunakan dua sumber data, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data
primer adalah novel ” The Fifth Mountain”, sedangkan data sekunder
adalah data yang diambil dari sumber informasi yang dibutuhkan. Metode
pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif. Analisis
karakter Elijah dimulai dengan menganalisis ,Tujuan Semu, Rasa Rendah
Diri,Usaha untuk menjadi superior, Minat Sosial , Gaya Hidup dan Diri
Kreatif.
Peneliti menganalisis pentingnya ketahanan yang muncul di tokoh
Elijah. berdasarkan analisis yang sudah dilaksanakan, hasil dari penelitian
ini memperlihatkan bahwa untuk mencapai tujuan hidup, seseorang harus
mempunyai ketahanan diri. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masalah yang
dihadapi oleh tokoh utama adalah sifat ketahanannya. Paulo Coelho
mengatakan bahwa masalah dari tokoh utama adalah karena dia seorang
nabi yang harus menyampaikan titah Tuhan. Elijah menyembah Tuhan
sedangkan Jezebel menyembah berhala. Jezebel membunuh semua nabi
yang masih menyembah Tuhan, termasuk Elijah. Elijah menghadapi
banyak masalah didalam hidupnya karena dia adalah seorang nabi yang
menyembah Tuhan. Meskipun dia menghadapi banyak masalah yaitu dia
harus melarikan diri dari Zarephat dan wanita yang dia cintai meninggal,
dia mempunyai ketahanan diri yang kuat. Dia bisa menghadapi semua
masalah yang ada.
Kata kunci : Ketahanan diri, The Fifth Mountain, Sudut pandang psikologi
individu.
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THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN :
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
ARI SUSANTI
A320090139
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016
ii
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in his research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions of masterpieces which has been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in literature review and bibliography. If only there is any
incorrectness proved in the future in my statement above. I will hold fully
responsibility.
Surakarta, 31 December 2015
The Researcher
Ari Susanti
iv
v
MOTTO
“Imagine a new story of your life, and believe
it. Concentrate only on those moments in
which you achieved what you desired, and this
strength will help you to accomplish what you
want”
(Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain)
“Never give up to reach your dream”
(The Writer)
vi
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1. Alloh SWT
2. Nabi Muhammad SAW
3. Her beloved parents
4. Her lovely brothers and sisters
5. Her wonderful friends, teachers, and
6. All who help her to finish the research paper
vii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Alloh SWT who has given the writer a
chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for her to
finish it. The researcher thanks to all people around her who have supported,
guided, and helped her in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum. the Dean of School of Teacher
Training and Education.
2. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S as the first consultant, who has given the researcher
guidance, advice, correction in completing this research paper and as the
inspiring lecturer who makes the researcher interested in literature.
3. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D as the second consultant of research paper,
who has given the researcher helps, advice and guidance to improve the
writing of this research paper.
4. Dr. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum as the third examiner, who has given her
advices and corrections in completing this research paper.
5. Fitri Kurniawan as the Academic consultant, who has given the
researcher helps, advice and supports in writing this research paper.
6. Her beloved parents, Ibu Sri Wijanti (she is the best mom), Bapak
Sandiman (he is a good advisor for her).
7. Her lovely brothers, Arif Widodo (he is a new father for his son), Andi
Gustopo (he is a good financial donator for her), her lovely sister Fitri
Iswanti (she is a good sister).
8. Her Niece and Nephew, Husna Diana Putri Cahyani (dek Una) and
Vitzky Zanzan Nugroho (Chan-chan), she thanks for the laugh, joking and
kisses, sweethearts. Big Hughs!
9. Her lovely soul mate, Suwanto, for giving all his attentions and supports.
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10. Her special friend, Impian Nopitasari (she is a good friend, she always
supports her, helps her).
11. Her best friends, Diah Fitria Rahmawati and Savira Yasmine Rahmaniar
for the laugh, supports and happiness.
12. Her friends in English Department especially in class C.
13. Her friend in University, Alit Desi Rahma for lending the novel “The
Fifth Mountain”.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support
in finishing this research paper.
The researcher realizes that this research paper is far for being
perfect. Therefore, the constructive suggestion and criticism will be accepted to
improve this research paper. She expects that this research paper would help
and beneficial the other researcher who are interested in studying literature and
other people who read it.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,31 December 2015
The Researcher
Ari Susanti
ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL....................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................. iii
TESTIMONY..................................................................................................... iv
SURAT BEBAS PLAGIAT............................................................................... v
MOTTO ............................................................................................................. vi
DEDICATION ................................................................................................... vii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................... x
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... xiii
RANGKUMAN ................................................................................................. xiv
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1
A. Background of the Study ............................................................. 1
B. Literature Review ........................................................................ 5
C. Limitation of the Study................................................................ 6
D. Problem Statements ..................................................................... 6
E. Objective of the Study ................................................................. 6
F. Benefit of the Study ..................................................................... 6
G. Research Method ......................................................................... 7
1. Type of the Study ................................................................... 7
2. Object of the Study................................................................. 7
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ................................... 7
4. Technique of the Data Collection .......................................... 8
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ............................................. 8
H. Research Paper Organization ...................................................... 9
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CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ....................................................... 10
A. Notion of Individual Psychology ................................................ 10
B. Adler’s Major Point of Individual Psychology ........................... 11
1. Fictional Finalism .................................................................. 11
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation ................................... 13
3. Striving for Superiority .......................................................... 14
4. Style of Life............................................................................ 15
5. Social Interest ......................................................................... 17
6. Creative Power ....................................................................... 18
C. Structural Elements of the Novel ................................................ 18
1. Character and Characterization .............................................. 18
2. Setting .................................................................................... 19
3. Point of View ......................................................................... 20
4. Plot ......................................................................................... 21
5. Style ....................................................................................... 23
6. Theme ..................................................................................... 25
D. Theoretical Application ............................................................... 26
CHAPTER III : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .................................................. 27
A. Character and Characterization ................................................... 27
B. Setting .......................................................................................... 31
C. Plot............................................................................................... 32
D. Point of View .............................................................................. 36
E. Style ............................................................................................. 37
F. Theme .......................................................................................... 40
G. Discussion ................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER IV : INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .................. 43
A. Fictional Finalism........................................................................ 43
B. Inferiority Feeling........................................................................ 44
C. Striving for Superiority ............................................................... 46
D. Social Interest .............................................................................. 47
E. Style of Life ................................................................................. 48
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F. Creative Power ............................................................................. 50
G. Discussion ................................................................................... 51
CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................... 54
A. Conclusion................................................................................... 54
B. Suggestion ................................................................................... 55
C. Pedagogical Implication .............................................................. 55
BIBLIOGRAPHY .............................................................................................. 56
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................ 59
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RANGKUMAN
ARI SUSANTI. A320090139. PENTINGNYA KETAHANAN DIRI
PADA NOVEL
THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN : PENDEKATAN
PSIKOLOGI
INDIVIDU.
SKRIPSI.
UNIVERSITAS
MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA.2016.
Penelitian ini adalah tentang bagaimana ketahanan seorang Elijah
yang terefleksi dalam novel The Fifth Mountain yang ditulis oleh Paulo
Coelho. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa karakter dari
tokoh utama berdasarkan elemen struktur dan sudut pandang psikologi
individu oleh Alfred Adler.
Dalam menganalisa novel tersebut, penulis menggunakan
pendekatan psikologi individu dan metode kualitatif. Penelitian ini
menggunakan dua sumber data, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data
primer adalah novel ” The Fifth Mountain”, sedangkan data sekunder
adalah data yang diambil dari sumber informasi yang dibutuhkan. Metode
pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif. Analisis
karakter Elijah dimulai dengan menganalisis ,Tujuan Semu, Rasa Rendah
Diri,Usaha untuk menjadi superior, Minat Sosial , Gaya Hidup dan Diri
Kreatif.
Peneliti menganalisis pentingnya ketahanan yang muncul di tokoh
Elijah. berdasarkan analisis yang sudah dilaksanakan, hasil dari penelitian
ini memperlihatkan bahwa untuk mencapai tujuan hidup, seseorang harus
mempunyai ketahanan diri. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masalah yang
dihadapi oleh tokoh utama adalah sifat ketahanannya. Paulo Coelho
mengatakan bahwa masalah dari tokoh utama adalah karena dia seorang
nabi yang harus menyampaikan titah Tuhan. Elijah menyembah Tuhan
sedangkan Jezebel menyembah berhala. Jezebel membunuh semua nabi
yang masih menyembah Tuhan, termasuk Elijah. Elijah menghadapi
banyak masalah didalam hidupnya karena dia adalah seorang nabi yang
menyembah Tuhan. Meskipun dia menghadapi banyak masalah yaitu dia
harus melarikan diri dari Zarephat dan wanita yang dia cintai meninggal,
dia mempunyai ketahanan diri yang kuat. Dia bisa menghadapi semua
masalah yang ada.
Kata kunci : Ketahanan diri, The Fifth Mountain, Sudut pandang psikologi
individu.
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