The Analysis Of Main Characters In Nicholas Sparks’ Novel “The Notebook”
THE ANALYSIS OF MAIN CHARACTERS IN NICHOLAS
SPARKS’ NOVEL “THE NOTEBOOK”
A PAPER
BY
AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA
REG. NO. 092202021
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
MEDAN
JUNE 2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum
NIP. 19610204 198601 2 001
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English
Approved by
Head of Diploma III English Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP. 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatra
as a Paper for the Diploma (D-III) Examination
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the D-III Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of
Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera.
The examination is held on June 2012
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.
NIP. 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
Signature
1.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
2.
Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum (Supervisor)
3.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Reader)
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AUTHOR'S DECLARATION
I, AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA, declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper
contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another
degree in any tertiary education.
Signed : ...……………….
Date
:
2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA
Title of Paper
: The Analysis of The Main Characters in Nicholas
Sparks’ Novel “The Notebook”
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion
of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of Culture Studies
USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law
of the Republic of Indonesia.
Signed : ….……………..
Date
:
2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is The Analysis of The Main Characters in Nicholas
Sparks’ Novel The Notebook. In this paper, the writer will analyze about novel
The Notebook who written by Nicholas Sparks. He is an American author known
for his novel filled with romance that is not fictional. The novel was later adapted
into a popular romance film. The story is interesting to be analyzed because of the
love story who are very strong. All the attempts of the characters to keep their
deep love on each other. They show the readers that nothing can be disturb their
love. Many readers will not understand the propose of the author without knowing
the elements pictured on the main and major characters. Therefore, the problem of
this study are the elements presented on the events done by the characters.
By writing this paper, the writer hopes that she can finish her study from Diploma
3 English Literature and improve the information about the main characters and a
plot from the novel. In writing this paper, the writer uses some research methods,
such as library research, field research, and experiment.
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ABSTRAK
Judul kertas karya ini adalah Analisis Karakter Utama dalam Novel Nicholas
Sparks The Notebook. Dalam tulisan ini, penulis akan menganalisis tentang
novel The Notebook yang ditulis oleh Nicholas Sparks. Dia adalah seorang
penulis Amerika yang terkenal karena novelnya yang penuh dengan keromantisan
yang bukan fiktif. Novel ini kemudian diadaptasi menjadi sebuah film roman
populer. Cerita ini menarik untuk dianalisis karena kisah cinta yang sangat kuat.
Semua upaya karakter untuk menjaga cinta mereka yang mendalam satu sama
lain. Mereka menunjukkan pembaca bahwa tidak ada yang dapat mengganggu
cinta mereka. Banyak pembaca tidak akan mengerti tujuan penulis tanpa
mengetahui elemen digambarkan pada karakter utama dan pendukung karakter.
Oleh karena itu, masalah penelitian ini adalah elemen disajikan pada peristiwa
yang dilakukan oleh karakter. Dengan menulis kertas karya ini, penulis berharap
bahwa ia dapat menyelesaikan pembelajarannya dari Diploma 3 Sastra Inggris dan
meningkatkan informasi tentang karakter utama dan plot dari novel. Dalam
penulisan makalah ini, penulis menggunakan metode penelitian, seperti penelitian
perpustakaan, penelitian lapangan, dan percobaan.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First, I want to express my gratitude, tribute, and honor to Jesus Christ
who has blessed me with health and capability to finish this paper in order to
fulfill one of the requirements to finish my study at English Diploma Study
Program, University of North Sumatera.
Second, I would also to thank you so much to my beloved Dad, and
Mom, because their great love and care to me, I can do all this paper well. And to
my beloved brother, Suandry (Imon) who loves me and helps me whenever I need
his help. And to all my families, I love you.
Third, I would also to thank the Dean of Faculty of Literature Studies,
Drs. Syahron Lubis M.A. I also thank to the supervisor, Dra. Persadanta
Br.Karo,M.Hum who has guided me to finish this paper, and to the reader, Dr.
Matius C.A.Sembiring, M.A who has helped me to fix this paper.
The last, thank you so much to all my best friends, Felicia (Emen),
Nopita (Jang or bodyguard), and Zee (Sing) who have accompanied, helped,
kind, and care to me. You guys are so important for me. I also thanks to Heri
(Awan) because always ready to lend your motorcycle and accompany me to do
this paper until midnight, and to Bang Tau thank you so much because you have
become someone special for me. Thank you to all my Senior High School friends,
and to all my Diploma III English Department friends, Class A and B, my seniors,
bang Ferri, bang Io, kak Agnes, etc, and my juniors, Dhany (Any), Rahmad
(Mamad), Mahyar (Mahyer), Andrian (Ian), etc.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Thank you for our time together during this moment. Hopefully we all
success
So many thanks to all the people in my life who have been willing to help
and be a special person. I can not say one by one, but deep in my heart I am very
greatful to you all
Thank you…
Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect.
Therefore, I welcome any constructive critics and suggestions towards this paper.
Medan,
2012
The writer,
Agreny Melisa Simamora
Reg. No. 092202021
Universitas Sumatera Utara
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION...................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .................................................................. ii
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... iii
ABSTRAK ...................................................................................................... iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................... v
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................... vii
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 1
Background of the Study........................................................................ 1
Objective of the Study............................................................................ 2
Scope of the Study ................................................................................. 3
Significance of the Study ....................................................................... 3
The Method of Research ........................................................................ 3
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ......................................... 4
Characterization ...................................................................................... 4
Main Character and Peripheral Character............................................... 6
Protagonist Character and Antagonist Character.................................... 7
Types of Characters: Round and Flat ..................................................... 8
Plot .......................................................................................................... 11
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
THE ANALYSIS................................................................................... 15
Noah Calhoun ......................................................................................... 15
Allie Hamilton ........................................................................................ 17
Anne Nelson ........................................................................................... 19
Lon Hammond ........................................................................................ 21
4.
4.1
4.2
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................................ 23
Conclusion .............................................................................................. 23
Suggestion .............................................................................................. 25
REFERENCES ............................................................................................... 26
APPENDICES
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR............................................................... 27
SUMMARY OF THE NOVEL ..................................................................... 31
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SPARKS’ NOVEL “THE NOTEBOOK”
A PAPER
BY
AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA
REG. NO. 092202021
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
MEDAN
JUNE 2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum
NIP. 19610204 198601 2 001
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English
Approved by
Head of Diploma III English Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP. 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatra
as a Paper for the Diploma (D-III) Examination
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the D-III Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of
Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera.
The examination is held on June 2012
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.
NIP. 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
Signature
1.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
2.
Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum (Supervisor)
3.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Reader)
Universitas Sumatera Utara
AUTHOR'S DECLARATION
I, AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA, declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper
contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another
degree in any tertiary education.
Signed : ...……………….
Date
:
2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA
Title of Paper
: The Analysis of The Main Characters in Nicholas
Sparks’ Novel “The Notebook”
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion
of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of Culture Studies
USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law
of the Republic of Indonesia.
Signed : ….……………..
Date
:
2012
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is The Analysis of The Main Characters in Nicholas
Sparks’ Novel The Notebook. In this paper, the writer will analyze about novel
The Notebook who written by Nicholas Sparks. He is an American author known
for his novel filled with romance that is not fictional. The novel was later adapted
into a popular romance film. The story is interesting to be analyzed because of the
love story who are very strong. All the attempts of the characters to keep their
deep love on each other. They show the readers that nothing can be disturb their
love. Many readers will not understand the propose of the author without knowing
the elements pictured on the main and major characters. Therefore, the problem of
this study are the elements presented on the events done by the characters.
By writing this paper, the writer hopes that she can finish her study from Diploma
3 English Literature and improve the information about the main characters and a
plot from the novel. In writing this paper, the writer uses some research methods,
such as library research, field research, and experiment.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRAK
Judul kertas karya ini adalah Analisis Karakter Utama dalam Novel Nicholas
Sparks The Notebook. Dalam tulisan ini, penulis akan menganalisis tentang
novel The Notebook yang ditulis oleh Nicholas Sparks. Dia adalah seorang
penulis Amerika yang terkenal karena novelnya yang penuh dengan keromantisan
yang bukan fiktif. Novel ini kemudian diadaptasi menjadi sebuah film roman
populer. Cerita ini menarik untuk dianalisis karena kisah cinta yang sangat kuat.
Semua upaya karakter untuk menjaga cinta mereka yang mendalam satu sama
lain. Mereka menunjukkan pembaca bahwa tidak ada yang dapat mengganggu
cinta mereka. Banyak pembaca tidak akan mengerti tujuan penulis tanpa
mengetahui elemen digambarkan pada karakter utama dan pendukung karakter.
Oleh karena itu, masalah penelitian ini adalah elemen disajikan pada peristiwa
yang dilakukan oleh karakter. Dengan menulis kertas karya ini, penulis berharap
bahwa ia dapat menyelesaikan pembelajarannya dari Diploma 3 Sastra Inggris dan
meningkatkan informasi tentang karakter utama dan plot dari novel. Dalam
penulisan makalah ini, penulis menggunakan metode penelitian, seperti penelitian
perpustakaan, penelitian lapangan, dan percobaan.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First, I want to express my gratitude, tribute, and honor to Jesus Christ
who has blessed me with health and capability to finish this paper in order to
fulfill one of the requirements to finish my study at English Diploma Study
Program, University of North Sumatera.
Second, I would also to thank you so much to my beloved Dad, and
Mom, because their great love and care to me, I can do all this paper well. And to
my beloved brother, Suandry (Imon) who loves me and helps me whenever I need
his help. And to all my families, I love you.
Third, I would also to thank the Dean of Faculty of Literature Studies,
Drs. Syahron Lubis M.A. I also thank to the supervisor, Dra. Persadanta
Br.Karo,M.Hum who has guided me to finish this paper, and to the reader, Dr.
Matius C.A.Sembiring, M.A who has helped me to fix this paper.
The last, thank you so much to all my best friends, Felicia (Emen),
Nopita (Jang or bodyguard), and Zee (Sing) who have accompanied, helped,
kind, and care to me. You guys are so important for me. I also thanks to Heri
(Awan) because always ready to lend your motorcycle and accompany me to do
this paper until midnight, and to Bang Tau thank you so much because you have
become someone special for me. Thank you to all my Senior High School friends,
and to all my Diploma III English Department friends, Class A and B, my seniors,
bang Ferri, bang Io, kak Agnes, etc, and my juniors, Dhany (Any), Rahmad
(Mamad), Mahyar (Mahyer), Andrian (Ian), etc.
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Thank you for our time together during this moment. Hopefully we all
success
So many thanks to all the people in my life who have been willing to help
and be a special person. I can not say one by one, but deep in my heart I am very
greatful to you all
Thank you…
Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect.
Therefore, I welcome any constructive critics and suggestions towards this paper.
Medan,
2012
The writer,
Agreny Melisa Simamora
Reg. No. 092202021
Universitas Sumatera Utara
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION...................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .................................................................. ii
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... iii
ABSTRAK ...................................................................................................... iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................... v
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................... vii
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 1
Background of the Study........................................................................ 1
Objective of the Study............................................................................ 2
Scope of the Study ................................................................................. 3
Significance of the Study ....................................................................... 3
The Method of Research ........................................................................ 3
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ......................................... 4
Characterization ...................................................................................... 4
Main Character and Peripheral Character............................................... 6
Protagonist Character and Antagonist Character.................................... 7
Types of Characters: Round and Flat ..................................................... 8
Plot .......................................................................................................... 11
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
THE ANALYSIS................................................................................... 15
Noah Calhoun ......................................................................................... 15
Allie Hamilton ........................................................................................ 17
Anne Nelson ........................................................................................... 19
Lon Hammond ........................................................................................ 21
4.
4.1
4.2
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................................ 23
Conclusion .............................................................................................. 23
Suggestion .............................................................................................. 25
REFERENCES ............................................................................................... 26
APPENDICES
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR............................................................... 27
SUMMARY OF THE NOVEL ..................................................................... 31
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