An Analysis Of Intrinsic Elements As Portrayed In Louisa May Alcott’s Novel Little Woman
AN ANALYSIS OF INTRINSIC ELEMENTS AS PORTRAYED
IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S NOVEL LITTLE WOMAN
A PAPER
BY
JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS
REG. NO. 122202007
DIPLOMA – III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
MEDAN
2015
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains
no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole in part from a paper from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without used without due
acknowledgement in the main text of the paper. This paper has not been submitted
for the award of another degree in any tertiary education.
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Name
: JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS
Title of paper
: An Analysis of Intrinsic Elements as Portrayed in
Louisa May Alcott’s Novel Little Woman
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.
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ABSTRACT
Novel is one of literary work that can express with the wishes of the author, and
presented clearly in writing. Through the novel, the author is usually effected the
mindset of the reader and feel the purpose by the author. Novel is an expression of
the past story have ever experienced by the author. Therefore, in this paper will
describe a novel about Little Woman that tells about family love. This novel tells
about family march that life in poverty but they are happy. This family consists of
a father who is very in love, wise mother and four girls who have different
character. Murch girls that always complain with their life and also often fight
Each other. But this is soon changed when their mother that called Marmee
knocked on their hearts and minds to be grateful for the condition in which they
live, and they are also able to change their bad qualities into good character. I do
hope when the reader sees this novel the reader can realize the importance of love
in the family.
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ABSTRAK
Novel adalah salah satu karya sastra yang mampu mengekspresikan perasaan,
peristiwa dengan keinginan si pengarang, dan di paparkan secara gamblang,
orisinil didalam tulisan. Melalui novel, si pengarang juga biasanya mempengaruhi
pola pikr para pembaca agar terhanyut dan merasakan apa yang di maksud oleh
pengarang. Novel merupakan ungkapkan seluruh kisah di masa lampau yang
pernah di alami pengarang. Oleh karena itu, dalam paper ini akan dideskripsikan
sebuah novel tentang Little Woman yang menceritakan tentang cinta keluarga.
Little Women berkisah tentang keluarga March, yang meski miskin namun hidup
bahagia. Keluarga ini terdiri dari ayah yang sangat dicintai, ibu yang bijaksana,
dan keempat anak perempuan yang memiliki sifat berbeda-beda. Anak-anak
March yang sering mengeluh dengan kehidupan mereka dan juga sering berantam
satu sama lain. Namun hal ini segera berubah saat sang ibu yang dikenal dengan
panggilan sayang ‘Marmee’ mampu mengetuk hati serta pikiran mereka untuk
bersyukur atas kondisi yang meraka jalani, dan mereka juga mampu mengubah
sifat-sifat buruk mereka menjadi sifat yang baik. Saya berharap dengan melihat
novel ini para pembaca bias mengerti betapa pentingnya cinta dalam keluarga.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank and praise to the Almighty, Allah SWT
for blessing and giving me health, strength, and ease to accomplish this paper.
This paper is accomplished in order to fulfill one of the requirements to get
Diploma III certificate from English Study Program in Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
I realize that, without helps and guidance from many people, since I have
been studying in this program until this time I accomplish this paper, it is so hard
for me to accomplish this paper. Because of that, I would like to express my deep
gratitude, love, and appreciation to:
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A. as the dean of Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. as the Head of English Diploma
Study Program.
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. as my supervisor. Thank you for
the time giving advice, suggestions, guidance, and help to write this paper.
Thank you very much Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M. Hum. as my reader
for your time and advice.
All lecturers in English Study Program for giving me advice and
knowledge.
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My beloved parents, Burhan Lubis and Mina Hasibuan and also my
handsome brother, Udin lubis, Hendra Lubis,Mazid Japran Lubis and my
sisters, Yanti Lubis, Nurainun Lubis and Suhaima Lubis who have given me
the motivation, advice, pray, love and support. I present this paper for you all. I
also say thank you so much to my grandfather Drs. Syahnan Hasibuan and my
grandmother Almh. Ani for affection and finance during I study.
My best friends Bella Gayatri, Nurhalimatussadiah Frirawiati
Adrianti, Nindya Kartika and Usman Halomoan Ritonga and my brother girl
friend Iin iriyani who have helped me a lot in accomplishing this paper. And all
my friends in English Diploma III class A and B. Thank you very much for your
support.
Thank you for everybody who has helped the writer and that all of you
will be remembered forever.
And finally, I hope the Almighty God is pleased to repay all the kindness
from all people who helped me. Hopefully this paper can be useful to develop our
knowledge.
Medan,
2015
The writer,
Jannatul Maqwah Lubis
Reg. No. 122202007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION...................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .................................................................. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................... iii
ABSTRAK ..................................................................................................... iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ............................................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. vii
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................
1.1 Background of the Study ......................................................................
1.2 Problem of the Study ............................................................................
1.3 Scope of the Study ................................................................................
1.4 Purpose of the Study .............................................................................
1.5 Method of the Study .............................................................................
1.6 Review of Related Literature. ...............................................................
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .............................................
2.1 The definition of novel .........................................................................
2.2 The theme .............................................................................................
2.3 The Plot ................................................................................................
2.4 The Characterization ...........................................................................
2.5 The Setting ...........................................................................................
2.6 The Point of View.................................................................................
5
5
6
8
9
11
13
3. THE ANALYSIS OF LOUISE MAY ALCOTT’S NOVEL LITTLE
WOMAN ..................................................................................................... 16
3.1 The Theme ............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Plot........................................................................................................ 18
3.3 The Analaysis of The Main Character .................................................. 20
3.4 Supporting Character ............................................................................. 22
3.5 Setting.................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Point of View......................................................................................... 24
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................................... 26
4.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................ 26
4.2 Suggestion ............................................................................................ 26
REFERENCES .............................................................................................. 28
APPENDICES ............................................................................................... 29
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IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S NOVEL LITTLE WOMAN
A PAPER
BY
JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS
REG. NO. 122202007
DIPLOMA – III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
MEDAN
2015
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains
no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole in part from a paper from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without used without due
acknowledgement in the main text of the paper. This paper has not been submitted
for the award of another degree in any tertiary education.
Signed
:
Date
:
i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: JANNATUL MAQWAH LUBIS
Title of paper
: An Analysis of Intrinsic Elements as Portrayed in
Louisa May Alcott’s Novel Little Woman
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
:
ii
ABSTRACT
Novel is one of literary work that can express with the wishes of the author, and
presented clearly in writing. Through the novel, the author is usually effected the
mindset of the reader and feel the purpose by the author. Novel is an expression of
the past story have ever experienced by the author. Therefore, in this paper will
describe a novel about Little Woman that tells about family love. This novel tells
about family march that life in poverty but they are happy. This family consists of
a father who is very in love, wise mother and four girls who have different
character. Murch girls that always complain with their life and also often fight
Each other. But this is soon changed when their mother that called Marmee
knocked on their hearts and minds to be grateful for the condition in which they
live, and they are also able to change their bad qualities into good character. I do
hope when the reader sees this novel the reader can realize the importance of love
in the family.
iii
ABSTRAK
Novel adalah salah satu karya sastra yang mampu mengekspresikan perasaan,
peristiwa dengan keinginan si pengarang, dan di paparkan secara gamblang,
orisinil didalam tulisan. Melalui novel, si pengarang juga biasanya mempengaruhi
pola pikr para pembaca agar terhanyut dan merasakan apa yang di maksud oleh
pengarang. Novel merupakan ungkapkan seluruh kisah di masa lampau yang
pernah di alami pengarang. Oleh karena itu, dalam paper ini akan dideskripsikan
sebuah novel tentang Little Woman yang menceritakan tentang cinta keluarga.
Little Women berkisah tentang keluarga March, yang meski miskin namun hidup
bahagia. Keluarga ini terdiri dari ayah yang sangat dicintai, ibu yang bijaksana,
dan keempat anak perempuan yang memiliki sifat berbeda-beda. Anak-anak
March yang sering mengeluh dengan kehidupan mereka dan juga sering berantam
satu sama lain. Namun hal ini segera berubah saat sang ibu yang dikenal dengan
panggilan sayang ‘Marmee’ mampu mengetuk hati serta pikiran mereka untuk
bersyukur atas kondisi yang meraka jalani, dan mereka juga mampu mengubah
sifat-sifat buruk mereka menjadi sifat yang baik. Saya berharap dengan melihat
novel ini para pembaca bias mengerti betapa pentingnya cinta dalam keluarga.
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank and praise to the Almighty, Allah SWT
for blessing and giving me health, strength, and ease to accomplish this paper.
This paper is accomplished in order to fulfill one of the requirements to get
Diploma III certificate from English Study Program in Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
I realize that, without helps and guidance from many people, since I have
been studying in this program until this time I accomplish this paper, it is so hard
for me to accomplish this paper. Because of that, I would like to express my deep
gratitude, love, and appreciation to:
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A. as the dean of Faculty of Culture Study,
University of Sumatera Utara.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. as the Head of English Diploma
Study Program.
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum. as my supervisor. Thank you for
the time giving advice, suggestions, guidance, and help to write this paper.
Thank you very much Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M. Hum. as my reader
for your time and advice.
All lecturers in English Study Program for giving me advice and
knowledge.
v
My beloved parents, Burhan Lubis and Mina Hasibuan and also my
handsome brother, Udin lubis, Hendra Lubis,Mazid Japran Lubis and my
sisters, Yanti Lubis, Nurainun Lubis and Suhaima Lubis who have given me
the motivation, advice, pray, love and support. I present this paper for you all. I
also say thank you so much to my grandfather Drs. Syahnan Hasibuan and my
grandmother Almh. Ani for affection and finance during I study.
My best friends Bella Gayatri, Nurhalimatussadiah Frirawiati
Adrianti, Nindya Kartika and Usman Halomoan Ritonga and my brother girl
friend Iin iriyani who have helped me a lot in accomplishing this paper. And all
my friends in English Diploma III class A and B. Thank you very much for your
support.
Thank you for everybody who has helped the writer and that all of you
will be remembered forever.
And finally, I hope the Almighty God is pleased to repay all the kindness
from all people who helped me. Hopefully this paper can be useful to develop our
knowledge.
Medan,
2015
The writer,
Jannatul Maqwah Lubis
Reg. No. 122202007
vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION...................................................................... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .................................................................. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................... iii
ABSTRAK ..................................................................................................... iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ............................................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. vii
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................
1.1 Background of the Study ......................................................................
1.2 Problem of the Study ............................................................................
1.3 Scope of the Study ................................................................................
1.4 Purpose of the Study .............................................................................
1.5 Method of the Study .............................................................................
1.6 Review of Related Literature. ...............................................................
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .............................................
2.1 The definition of novel .........................................................................
2.2 The theme .............................................................................................
2.3 The Plot ................................................................................................
2.4 The Characterization ...........................................................................
2.5 The Setting ...........................................................................................
2.6 The Point of View.................................................................................
5
5
6
8
9
11
13
3. THE ANALYSIS OF LOUISE MAY ALCOTT’S NOVEL LITTLE
WOMAN ..................................................................................................... 16
3.1 The Theme ............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Plot........................................................................................................ 18
3.3 The Analaysis of The Main Character .................................................. 20
3.4 Supporting Character ............................................................................. 22
3.5 Setting.................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Point of View......................................................................................... 24
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................................... 26
4.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................ 26
4.2 Suggestion ............................................................................................ 26
REFERENCES .............................................................................................. 28
APPENDICES ............................................................................................... 29
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