PATRIOTISM OF ENGLISHMAN IN SHAKESPEARE’S KING JOHN DRAMA (1590): Patriotism Of Englishman In Shakespeare’s King John Drama (1590): A Sociological Approach.

PATRIOTISM OF ENGLISHMAN IN SHAKESPEARE’S KING JOHN DRAMA (1590):

A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by:
MUHAMMAD MUSTAMIR
A320070056

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013

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MOTTO
We all know fear. But passion makes us fearless.
-Paulo Coelho

Do things that make you happy!
-

Brian Tracy

You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.
–Deepak Chopra
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance
in the rain.
-unknown
If J.K Rowling stopped after being turned down by multiple publishers for
years, there would be no Harry Potter.
Anonymous
Jika saya berhenti menulis skripsi,
maka tidak ada skripsi yang penulisnya

Muhammad Mustamir.
-The Researcher

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DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to:
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Allah SWT
Nabi Muhammad SAW
His beloved parents
His lovely brothers and sisters
His friends and teachers

His students

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirobbil’aalamiin, glory to Allah S.W.T, the majesty of universe,
who has given the researcher mercy opportunity to accomplish this research
paper. With His blessing, the researcher is capable of finishing the research paper
entitled PATRIOTISM OF ENGLISHMAN IN SHAKESPEARE’S KING
JOHN DRAMA (1590): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Without Him, it is
impossible for the researcher to finish it. He would like to express his sincerest
gratitude to all parties that have helped, supported, guided, advised, and suggested
him to write this research paper, they are:

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Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M,Ed., as the academic consultant,
who gives the researcher guidance, advice, correction, and discussion in

completing this research paper and as the inspiring lecturer who makes the
researcher interested in literature.

2.

Titis Setyabudi S.S., M.Hum, as the second consultant of research paper and
also academic consultant of the researcher, who has given the researcher
helps, advice and guidance to improve on writing this research paper.

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3.

Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the academic consultant, who gives the researcher
guidance, advice in his study in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

4.

Lecturers of English Department Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta: Bu Hepy, Bu Ratih, Bu Mauly, Bu Dwi, Bu Laila, Bu Susi, Pak

Azhari, Pak Nur Hidayat, Bu Syahara, Pak Abdillah, Bu Zuhriah, Pak
Maryadi, Pak Totok, Pak Joko, Bu Rini, Almh. Bu Khuzaimah who have
given their knowledge, support and experience.

5.

His Beloved parents, Ibu Siti Muzazanah, Bapak Istamar Sholeh for their
support and love to researcher.

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His lovely brother Muhammad Abdul Ghani, his sister in law, Ieda Nur
Azizah, and his nephew (ahmad hafidz)

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His adored big family, his best uncles Pakdhe Marjuki, Oom Jo, Mas Kris,
Mb Yuyun, Mas Umar, Mas Habib, Mb Yetik, Mb Dillah, Mb fauzun for
their support.


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His old Brothers and Sisters in MUEC: Kang Rinto, Mas Adi, Mas Erick,
Mas Aris, Mas Ridho, Mbak Ani, Wastu, Bin, Safri, Wilson, Aris, Aniq,
Sitkom, Nia, Yoga, Yulia, Sasha, Tiny, Viona, Blondhe, Burhan, Athur,
Asep, Oktri, Ika, Arsih, Didi, Tata, Wida, Puji, Yani, Siti Aminah for their
love and joke.

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Special Sisters in MUEC: Dream and Siti Arifah (they are good correctors
for the researcher in his research).

10. His beloved young friends in MUEC: Mega, Ririn, Zuhri, Impian, Aisyah ,
Kautsar, Rijal, Novel, Firman, Taufik, Fajar, Yulia, Mitha, Dyah, Aya, Naya,

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Azmi, Gayuh, Linda, Vita, Arifah, Ajeng, Anna, Emma, Novi, Tika, Wuri,
Yuzky, Ivta, Wahyu, Aris, Latifah, Berta, Bethet, Handoko, Dewi, Bayu,

Vika, Dian Estu, Nuryanto, Iqbal, Dian Rifai, Ibnu, Shonnif, Chandra, Dieta,
Ratna, Cakra, Wury kecil, Rizal, Ida, Naya kecil, Mayya, Maunah, Rezky,
Enka, Rendra, Iqbal kecil and others. He thanks for the support, sharing,
spirit, story, craziness, laugh, jokes, and sweet moments.
11. His director’s friends: Kang Erick (2007-2008), Wastu P.W. (2010), Athur
F.B (2011) Kautzar R(2012) and Wahyu Azmi (2013) for all laugh and sweet
moments.
12. All his friends in English Department. His friends in Class B: Mahendra,
Yoga, Yulia, Dani, Devi, etc. Her friends in Drama Performance and his
friends in PPL program.
13. His beloved friends in MEDS : Sony Nugroho, Fitri Indah Pratiwi, Anggiet
Novitasari, Nadewi, Rita, Nova, etc.
14. The Shakespeare Lovers: He thanks to their sources in finding some good
information.

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The researcher realizes that this paper is far for being perfect. Therefore, the
constructive suggestion and criticism will be accepted to improve this research
paper. He expects that this research paper would help and beneficial the other

researchers who are interested in studying literature and other people who read
it.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, September 2013
The researcher

Muhammad Mustamir

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE……………………………………………………………………...

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APPROVAL................................................................................................

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ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................

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TESTIMONY .............................................................................................

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MOTTO ......................................................................................................

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DEDICATION ............................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT............................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................

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SUMMARY ................................................................................................

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CHAPTER I:

INTRODUCTION .......................................................

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A. Background of the Study..................................................................

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B. Literature Review.............................................................................


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C. Problem Statement ...........................................................................

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D. Limitation of the Study ....................................................................

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E. Objective of the Study......................................................................

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F. Benefit of the Study .........................................................................

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G. Research Method.............................................................................

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1. Type of the Study .......................................................................

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2. Subject of the Study ...................................................................

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3. Type of the Data and the Data Source .......................................

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4. Technique of the Data Collection ..............................................

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5. Technique of the Data Analysis .................................................

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H. Research Paper Organization ...........................................................

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CHAPTER II:

UNDERLYING THEORY .........................................

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A. Notion Sociology of Literature ........................................................

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B. Major Principles of Sociology of Literature ...................................

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1. Literary Work as the Social Document ......................................

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2. Literary Work as the Reflection of Social Situation of the Writer 22
3. Literary Work as the Manifestation of Historical Moment........

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C. Notion of Patriotism .........................................................................

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D. Types of Patriotism ..........................................................................

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1. Extreme Patriotism .....................................................................

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2. Moderate Patriotism ...................................................................

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E. Effects of Patriotism.........................................................................

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1. Patria..........................................................................................

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2. Patriot .........................................................................................

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3. Compatriots ................................................................................

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4. War .............................................................................................

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5. Defence of the country ...............................................................

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6. Political system ..........................................................................

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F. Structural Elements of Drama ..........................................................

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1. Character and Characterization ..................................................

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2. Setting ........................................................................................

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3. Plot .............................................................................................

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4. Style............................................................................................

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5. Theme.........................................................................................

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6. Chorus and Choir .......................................................................

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G. Theoretical Application....................................................................

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CHAPTER III:

SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF
THE ENGLISH SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE OF
THE

FIFTEENTH

CENTURY

AND

THE

BEGINNING OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY ..

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A. Social Aspects ..................................................................................

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B. Economic Aspects ............................................................................

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C. Political Aspects...............................................................................

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D. Science and Technology Aspects.....................................................

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E. Cultural Aspects ...............................................................................

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F. Religious Aspects.............................................................................

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G. The Life of William Shakespeare ....................................................

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CHAPTER IV:

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

A. Structural Elements of the Drama ....................................................

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1. Character and Characterization ..................................................

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a. Major Character ...................................................................

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b. Minor Character ...................................................................

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2. Setting ........................................................................................

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a. Setting of Place ....................................................................

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b. Setting of Time.....................................................................

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3. Plot .............................................................................................

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a. Exposition ............................................................................

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b. Complication ........................................................................

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c. Climax ..................................................................................

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d. Resolution ............................................................................

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4. Style............................................................................................

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a. Grammatical Structure .........................................................

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b. Sentence Construction..........................................................

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c. Diction ..................................................................................

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d. Figurative Language.............................................................

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5. Theme.........................................................................................

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6. Chorus and Choir .......................................................................

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B. Discussion ........................................................................................ 100

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CHAPTER V:

SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

A. Sociological Analysis ....................................................................... 103
1. Social Aspect ............................................................................. 103
2. Economic Aspect....................................................................... 105
3. Political Aspect ......................................................................... 106
4. Science and Technology Aspect ............................................... 107
5. Cultural Aspect .......................................................................... 107
6. Religious Aspect ....................................................................... 108
B. Discussion ........................................................................................ 110

CHAPTER VI:

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion........................................................................................ 114
B. Pedagogical Implication ................................................................... 115
C. Suggestion ........................................................................................ 116

BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................... 118
VIRTUAL REFERENCE.......................................................................... 120
APPENDIX……. . ...................................................................................... 123
SYNOPSIS……. . ...................................................................................... 124

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