SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992): Santiago’s Strife For Success In Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist Novel (1992): An Individual Psychological Approach.

SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS
IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfilment of
The Requirement for Bachelor Degree in English Department

Presented by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A.320 090 099

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013

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APPROVAL

SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS

IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

Approved to be examined
by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A 320 090 099

Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team

Consultant I

Consultant II

Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum.

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ACCEPTANCE

SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS
IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A 320 090 099
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On March, 2013
Team Examiner:
1. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(First Consultant)

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2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum.
(Second Consultant)
3.

Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S.
(Member)

Dean

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
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TESTIMONY

In this occasion, the researcher testifies that in this 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 or masterpieces which have
been written or published by other, except those which the writing are referred in
the manuscript and literature review and bibliography.
If it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony,
hence the researcher will hold totally responsible.

Surakarta, March 2013

ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A.320 090 099

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MOTTO

Jangan kau risau akans uksesmu. Sukses bukan Tuhanmu
tapi Tuhan adalah suksesmu
(The Researcher)
Keraslah pada dirimu maka hidup akan lunak
kepadamu,tapi bila kau lunak pada dirimu maka hidup
akan keras kepadamu (Andre Wongso)
Orang luar biasa adalah mereka yang bermimpi
luarbiasa. Bertindak luar biasa dan beribadah luar
biasa.
(UstadYusuf Mansur)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is proudly dedicated to:




Allah SWT who makes miracle in our lives



His beloved family; Bapak Didik, Ibu Bikha,
Ririn, Dinda, Helya



His beloved women Hanie and all friends for his
patients, supports and prayer



Special dedication to Nita Rahayu(RIP), You never
leaves from our lives

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise to Allah SWT, the lord of the life who
gives guidance and blessing to the researcher so he is able to finish this research
paper entitled “SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S
THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL(1992): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
APPROACH”.
In conducting this research paper, the researcher gets some help from
many people. On this occasion, the researcher would like to express his deepest
gratitude and appreciation to the following:
1. Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, M.Si, as the headmaster of Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta.
2. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the dean of School of Teacher Training
and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Titis Setyabudi, SS., M.Hum, as the head of English Department and as
the second consultant, who has given correction, suggestion, and advice
patiently and wisely.
4. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Humas the first consultant, who has given
encouragement and guidance in doing and finishing the paper.
5. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrumas academic consultant in the thesis and

Mentor in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for patients and guidance.
6. His beloved parents Bapak & Ibu, for love, guidance, affection, pray, and
motivation.
7. His lovely sister (Ririn, Dinda & Helya). for prayer, supports, and love.

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8. His beloved women. Hanik Musyarofah who accompanied the researcher
to finish this research. Thanks for her love and advice.
9. Thanks for his Solo family Mas arul and mbak Dini. for their support and
kindness.
10. His beloved friends in His Pabelan home (Pak Jamin, Bu Parni,Mas
Joko. Mbak Wiwiek, Wahyu, Mas Rendie, Mas Figur, Mas Rukan,
Eko, Dandi, Miko). for giving her time to share, support, and making his
day colorful.
11. His best friends (Ririn, Rini, Dyan, Dita, Bekti. Lia, Ila, Mira, Bagas,
Aziz, Ahmad, Aziz Wira, Agung, Tari, Erni, and Aji). for their support
and their friendship.
12. His beloved friends in Entrepreneur Community (EU & TDA). for
friendship and sharing of knowledge. Becoming next millionaires.

13. Hislovely friends in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for their cooperation and
faith.
14. And to all of people who made this research paper completed.
The researcher realizes that this research having many lacks and still
far from being perfect. However, the researcher hopes that this research paper
will be useful for the readers who want to develop their knowledge.Therefore,
supportive criticism and suggestion are needed to make this research paper
better.
Surakarta, March 2013
The researcher,

ILMAM DANI FARIZI
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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE ......................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL ................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE........................................................................................... iii
MOTTO ...................................................................................................... iv

DEDICATION ............................................................................................ v
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................ vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................. vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .............................................................................. viii
CHAPTER I:

INTRODUCTION

A.

Background of the Study............................................................. 1

B.

Literature Review ....................................................................... 6

C.

Problem Statement ...................................................................... 9


D.

Limitation of the Study ............................................................... 9

E.

Objectives of the Study ............................................................... 10

F.

Benefit of the Study .................................................................... 10

G.

Research Method ....................................................................... 11

H.

Paper Organization ..................................................................... 13

CHAPTER II:
A.

UNDERLYING THEORY

Notion of Individual Psychology................................................. 19
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B.

C.

Basic Concept of Individual Psychology ..................................... 21
1.

Fictional Finalism .............................................................. 21

2.

Inferiority Feeling and Competition ................................... 23

3.

Striving for Superiority ...................................................... 24

4.

Social Interest .................................................................... 25

5.

Style of Life....................................................................... 26

6.

Creative Power of the Self ................................................. 27

Structural Element ..................................................................... 30
1.

Character and Characterization .......................................... 31

2.

Setting ............................................................................... 32

3.

Plot .................................................................................... 32

4.

Point of View .................................................................... 34

5.

Theme ............................................................................... 37

6.

Style .................................................................................. 37

D.

Theoretical Application ..................................................... 37

CHAPTER III:

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE NOVEL

A. Structural Analysis ................................................................... 39
B. Discussion ................................................................................ 40

CHAPTER IV:

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY ANALYSIS

A. Santiago’s Individual Psychological Analysis .................................... 101
B. Discussion ......................................................................................... 114

CHAPTER V:

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion............................................................................................114
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B. Educational Implication ..................................................................... 115
C. Suggestion ......................................................................................... 115
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

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ABSTRACT

ILMAM DANI FARIZI, A 320090099. SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR
SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992): AN
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER
.MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major problem of this study is how Santiago’s strife for success
reflected in Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist novel. The objective of this study is to
analyze the novel based on its structural elements and to analyze the novel based
on individual psychological approach as major theory and strife for success as
issue.
In analyzing The Alchemist novel, the researcher uses qualitative method
and feminist approach. The data sources consist of primary data and secondary
data sources. The primary data source is the novel The Alchemist itself and the
secondary data sources are the other sources related to the analysis of the object
and issue. The method of the data collection is descriptive analysis.
The first result of the study in structural analysis shows that The
Alchemist is simple fiction based on portion for structural elements. The second
result in personality analysis, Santiago’s strive for success is the journey to
discover personal legend or self destiny. In process to strive for success, treasure
as symbol Santiago’s final goals is bringing individual experience which being
analyzed using six basic principles of Adler’s Individual psychological approach.
The result shows that Santiago striving for spiritual and psychological
experiences is precious for livehood.
Keywords: Personal legend, Strife for Success, journey.

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