THE NATURE OF HAPPINESS REFLECTED IN THE SHACK NOVEL BY WILLIAM P. YOUNG (2007): The Nature Of Happiness Reflected In The Shack Novel By William P. Young (2007): A Psychology Of Religion Approach.
THE NATURE OF HAPPINESS REFLECTED IN THE SHACK NOVEL
BY WILLIAM P. YOUNG (2007):
A PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting
Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by:
DESY RATNA SARI
A 320 100 009
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2015
SUMMARY
THE NATURE OF HAPPINESS REFLECTED IN THE SHACK NOVEL
BY WILLIAM P. YOUNG (2007):
A PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION APPROACH. Research Paper.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2015
The main problem of this research is to reveal how the major character
solves the problems based on the structural elements and analyze the novel
using psychology of religion theory.
In analyzing The Shack novel, the researcher uses qualitative method and
psychology of religion theory. The objective of this study is to understand the
nature of happiness experienced by Mackanzie in The Shack novel published in
2007 by William Paul Young. The source of data is The Shack novel and the
secondary data are from the other sources related with the analysis such as the
author’s biography, literary books, pshychologys books, and psychology of
religion theory especially by William James. The methods of collecting data
are researching in the library and the internet. The technique used in analyzing
the data is descriptive analysis.
The result shows that the problem of major character caused by internal
conflict about religious experience can make his life better than before.
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MOTTO
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s
convenient.
Success begins with the willingness and sincerity.
Real success is determined by two factors. First is faith, and second is action.
Today must be better than yesterday.
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved father and mother
You are my true love, and thank you for everything
My beloved sister Mely
My beloved friends especially Lina, Fathonah, and Septi
thank you for suggestions and help in completing this paper
And to All my friends in Class A
thank you for being a friend in joy and sorrow
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Bismillahirrohmanirrohim
Praise to Allah SWT for blessing and gift of grace so that the researcher
can finish this paper as partial fulfillment of the requierement for Barchelor
Degree in English Department.
The researcher is fully aware that this work cannot be accomplished
without other people’s help and guidance. Therefore, in this opportunity, the
reseacher would like to express gratitude and appreciation to :
1.
Dr. M. Thoyibi,M.S., the first consultant who has advised and guided the
researcher during the arrangement of this research paper.
2.
Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., the second consultant who has improved the
writing, in order to make this research paper more qualified to read in
correct sentences.
3.
Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum., as her academic consultant.
4.
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno M.Hum., as Dean of School of Teacher
Training and Education
5.
All lecturers for their precious services to achieve future.
6.
The researcher beloved parents “thanks for your motivation, patient, pray
kept over the years. Thank you so much for everything”.
7.
The researcher beloved sister Mely, grandparents as motivation, who
always support in eveything.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITTLE PAGE .............................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ..................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY........................................................................................................ iv
SUMMARY ...................................................................................................
v
MOTTO ........................................................................................................
vi
DEDICATION .............................................................................................. vii
ACKNOWLEGMENT ................................................................................. viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................
ix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ..............................................................
1
B. Previous Study..............................................................................
6
C. Problem Statement........................................................................
6
D. Limitation of the Study .................................................................
7
E. Benefits of the Study ....................................................................
7
F. Objectives of the Study .................................................................
7
G. Research Method ..........................................................................
8
H. Research Paper Organization ........................................................
9
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY.................................................... 11
A. Notion of Psychology of Religion ................................................. 11
B. Contents of Psychology of Religion .............................................. 12
C. Nature of Happiness ..................................................................... 16
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D. Structural Elements of the Novel .................................................. 18
E. Theory Aplication ......................................................................... 21
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ............................................... 22
A. Structural Elements of the Shack novel ......................................... 22
1.
2.
3.
Character and characterization ............................................... 22
a.
Major Character .............................................................. 22
b.
Minor Character .............................................................. 24
Setting ................................................................................... 27
a.
Setting of Place ............................................................... 27
b.
Setting of Time ............................................................... 28
Plot ........................................................................................ 28
a.
Plot Structure .................................................................. 28
b.
Causality ......................................................................... 30
c.
Plausability ..................................................................... 30
4.
Point of view ......................................................................... 31
5.
Style ...................................................................................... 31
6.
a.
Grammatical Structure .................................................... 32
b.
Sentence Construction..................................................... 32
c.
Diction ............................................................................ 33
d.
Figurative Language ....................................................... 33
e.
Symbol ........................................................................... 34
Theme ................................................................................... 35
B. Discussion .................................................................................... 35
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CHAPTER IV PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS........................................ 37
A. Nature of Happiness ..................................................................... 37
1.
Healty-mindedness ................................................................ 37
2.
Conversion ............................................................................ 38
3.
Saintliness.............................................................................. 39
4.
Mysticism .............................................................................. 40
5.
Religious Experience and Belief in God ................................. 43
B. Discussion .................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION ...................................................................... 47
A. Conclusion ................................................................................... 47
B. Suggestion .................................................................................... 47
C. Pedagogical / Implication ............................................................. 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY ......................................................................................... 49
VIRTUAL REFERENCES .......................................................................... 51
APPENDIX ................................................................................................... 53
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BY WILLIAM P. YOUNG (2007):
A PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting
Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by:
DESY RATNA SARI
A 320 100 009
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2015
SUMMARY
THE NATURE OF HAPPINESS REFLECTED IN THE SHACK NOVEL
BY WILLIAM P. YOUNG (2007):
A PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION APPROACH. Research Paper.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2015
The main problem of this research is to reveal how the major character
solves the problems based on the structural elements and analyze the novel
using psychology of religion theory.
In analyzing The Shack novel, the researcher uses qualitative method and
psychology of religion theory. The objective of this study is to understand the
nature of happiness experienced by Mackanzie in The Shack novel published in
2007 by William Paul Young. The source of data is The Shack novel and the
secondary data are from the other sources related with the analysis such as the
author’s biography, literary books, pshychologys books, and psychology of
religion theory especially by William James. The methods of collecting data
are researching in the library and the internet. The technique used in analyzing
the data is descriptive analysis.
The result shows that the problem of major character caused by internal
conflict about religious experience can make his life better than before.
v
MOTTO
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s
convenient.
Success begins with the willingness and sincerity.
Real success is determined by two factors. First is faith, and second is action.
Today must be better than yesterday.
vi
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved father and mother
You are my true love, and thank you for everything
My beloved sister Mely
My beloved friends especially Lina, Fathonah, and Septi
thank you for suggestions and help in completing this paper
And to All my friends in Class A
thank you for being a friend in joy and sorrow
vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Bismillahirrohmanirrohim
Praise to Allah SWT for blessing and gift of grace so that the researcher
can finish this paper as partial fulfillment of the requierement for Barchelor
Degree in English Department.
The researcher is fully aware that this work cannot be accomplished
without other people’s help and guidance. Therefore, in this opportunity, the
reseacher would like to express gratitude and appreciation to :
1.
Dr. M. Thoyibi,M.S., the first consultant who has advised and guided the
researcher during the arrangement of this research paper.
2.
Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., the second consultant who has improved the
writing, in order to make this research paper more qualified to read in
correct sentences.
3.
Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum., as her academic consultant.
4.
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno M.Hum., as Dean of School of Teacher
Training and Education
5.
All lecturers for their precious services to achieve future.
6.
The researcher beloved parents “thanks for your motivation, patient, pray
kept over the years. Thank you so much for everything”.
7.
The researcher beloved sister Mely, grandparents as motivation, who
always support in eveything.
viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITTLE PAGE .............................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ..................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY........................................................................................................ iv
SUMMARY ...................................................................................................
v
MOTTO ........................................................................................................
vi
DEDICATION .............................................................................................. vii
ACKNOWLEGMENT ................................................................................. viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................
ix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ..............................................................
1
B. Previous Study..............................................................................
6
C. Problem Statement........................................................................
6
D. Limitation of the Study .................................................................
7
E. Benefits of the Study ....................................................................
7
F. Objectives of the Study .................................................................
7
G. Research Method ..........................................................................
8
H. Research Paper Organization ........................................................
9
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY.................................................... 11
A. Notion of Psychology of Religion ................................................. 11
B. Contents of Psychology of Religion .............................................. 12
C. Nature of Happiness ..................................................................... 16
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D. Structural Elements of the Novel .................................................. 18
E. Theory Aplication ......................................................................... 21
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ............................................... 22
A. Structural Elements of the Shack novel ......................................... 22
1.
2.
3.
Character and characterization ............................................... 22
a.
Major Character .............................................................. 22
b.
Minor Character .............................................................. 24
Setting ................................................................................... 27
a.
Setting of Place ............................................................... 27
b.
Setting of Time ............................................................... 28
Plot ........................................................................................ 28
a.
Plot Structure .................................................................. 28
b.
Causality ......................................................................... 30
c.
Plausability ..................................................................... 30
4.
Point of view ......................................................................... 31
5.
Style ...................................................................................... 31
6.
a.
Grammatical Structure .................................................... 32
b.
Sentence Construction..................................................... 32
c.
Diction ............................................................................ 33
d.
Figurative Language ....................................................... 33
e.
Symbol ........................................................................... 34
Theme ................................................................................... 35
B. Discussion .................................................................................... 35
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CHAPTER IV PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS........................................ 37
A. Nature of Happiness ..................................................................... 37
1.
Healty-mindedness ................................................................ 37
2.
Conversion ............................................................................ 38
3.
Saintliness.............................................................................. 39
4.
Mysticism .............................................................................. 40
5.
Religious Experience and Belief in God ................................. 43
B. Discussion .................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION ...................................................................... 47
A. Conclusion ................................................................................... 47
B. Suggestion .................................................................................... 47
C. Pedagogical / Implication ............................................................. 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY ......................................................................................... 49
VIRTUAL REFERENCES .......................................................................... 51
APPENDIX ................................................................................................... 53
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