SYMBOLISM IN GEORGE ORWELL’S ANIMAL FARM SYMBOLISM IN GEORGE ORWELL’S ANIMAL FARM.
SYMBOLISM IN GEORGE ORWELL’S
ANIMAL FARM
RESEARCH PAPER
Written as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for
Bachelor Degree in English Department
by
AHMAD NURUDDIN
A. 320 020 128
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2007
APPROVAL
SYMBOLISM IN GEORGE ORWELL’S
ANIMAL FARM :
AHMAD NURUDDIN
A 320 020 128
Approved to be Examined by
Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum)
( Drs. Agus Wijayanto, MA)
ii
TESTIMOLOGY
I hereby testify that there is no plagiarism in this research paper.
There is no other work that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor
degree and as for as I am concerned there is no opinion that has been
written or published before, except those referred to in the literature
review.
I am willing to take the responsibility if there are mistakes in this
testimony.
SURAKARTA,
, 2007
The Writer
Ahmad Nuruddin
iv
MOTTO
“What you do today is getting closer to where you want to be tommorow”
(the writer)
“Don’t forget that we are ultimately judged by what we give, not by what we
get.”
(the writer)
“When someone lets you down, don’t give up on him”
(the writer)
“There are small ships and big ships, but the best ship is friendship
(the writer)
v
DEDICATION
This research is dedicated to :
Allah SWT, for His blessing.
My beloved parents, Bapak and Ibu.
My sister and brother, Mba’wati,Mba’Dwi and Arif.
My close friends.
Someone who may be my soulmate.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, I would like to say Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin to express all
my praise, gratitude and adoration to Allah SWT. He has enabled him to
accomplish this research paper. Without His blessing and permission it is
impossible for me to finish it.
There are many people who give contribution to the completion of this
research paper and it is unreasonable to do so. I am greatly indebted to all of them.
Therefore I would like to thank:
1. Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty.
2. Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd., M.Hum.,as the Head of English department.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho M.Hum, as the first consultant who has guided and
advised patiently during the arrangement of this research paper, for her
patience in giving guidance, advice, suggestion and valuable criticism during
the writing process of this research paper to make it better.
4. Drs. Agus Wijayanto,MA, as the second consultant who has improved the
writer’s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read
in fully correct sentences.
5. My beloved parents for their prayer, advice, support and affection that have
given to me and teach me to get the best in my life.
6. All of my best friends Hima-one, Op, Santoso, Jekek, Toge, Endit, kang Dul.
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7. My friends of TAPAK SUCI tya, erna cici, adi, and others.
8. All of my friends in Clas C.
9. Also mitha PSM (Paduan Suara Mahasiswa)UMS and friends.
10. All Campus crew and Muec crew.
11. The librarians of UMS, UNS, who help me, provide the reference.
12. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one; I want to say my deepest thank
to all of you.
I really realize that this research paper is far from being perfect. Hence, I
welcome any comments, critiques, and suggestion. I hope that this research paper
is useful for the readers who want to develop the English literary study.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, November 2007
The Writer
AHMAD NURUDDIN
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE…………………………………………………………………………..
i
APPROVAL……………………………………………………………………
ii
ACCEPTANCE………………………………………………………………..
iii
TESTIMONY.....................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO………………………………………………………………………..
v
DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT………………………………………………………
vii
ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT……………………………………………………….
x
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ………………………………………………... 1
B. Review of Related Study………………………………………………... 7
C. Problem Statement…. ……………………………………………........... 7
D. Objectives of the Study …………………………………………………. 8
E. Benefit of the Study......………………………………………………… 8
F. Reseach Method... ………………………………….…………………...
8
G. Paper Organization ……………………………………………………… 10
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CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Symbolism…….……….……………………………………… 11
B. Basic Principles of Symbolism ………………………………………….
19
C. Theoretical Application………………………………………………….. 21
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Elements …………………………………………………….
22
1. Characters and Characterization……………………………………… 22
2. Setting………………………………………………………………… 30
3. Plot…………………………………………………………………… 34
4. Point of View………………………………………………………… 37
5. Style…………………………………………………………………..
38
6. Theme………………………………………………...........................
42
B. Discussion……………………………………………….......................... 43
CHAPTER IV SYMBOLISM ANALYSIS OF GEORGE ORWELL’S
ANIMAL FARM
A. Symbolism Analysis ….........….……………………………………….
45
1. Character Symbolisn……….....……………………………………… 45
2. Setting Symbolism……………………………………………………. 58
3. Plot Symbolism………..………………………………………………. 60
4. Style Symbolism..................................................................................... 64
5. Natural Object Symbolism..................................................................... 66
B. Discussion……………………………………………………………….. 68
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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion……………………………………………………………….. 72
B. Suggestion………………………………………………………………..
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDIX
xii
73
ANIMAL FARM
RESEARCH PAPER
Written as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for
Bachelor Degree in English Department
by
AHMAD NURUDDIN
A. 320 020 128
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2007
APPROVAL
SYMBOLISM IN GEORGE ORWELL’S
ANIMAL FARM :
AHMAD NURUDDIN
A 320 020 128
Approved to be Examined by
Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum)
( Drs. Agus Wijayanto, MA)
ii
TESTIMOLOGY
I hereby testify that there is no plagiarism in this research paper.
There is no other work that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor
degree and as for as I am concerned there is no opinion that has been
written or published before, except those referred to in the literature
review.
I am willing to take the responsibility if there are mistakes in this
testimony.
SURAKARTA,
, 2007
The Writer
Ahmad Nuruddin
iv
MOTTO
“What you do today is getting closer to where you want to be tommorow”
(the writer)
“Don’t forget that we are ultimately judged by what we give, not by what we
get.”
(the writer)
“When someone lets you down, don’t give up on him”
(the writer)
“There are small ships and big ships, but the best ship is friendship
(the writer)
v
DEDICATION
This research is dedicated to :
Allah SWT, for His blessing.
My beloved parents, Bapak and Ibu.
My sister and brother, Mba’wati,Mba’Dwi and Arif.
My close friends.
Someone who may be my soulmate.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, I would like to say Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin to express all
my praise, gratitude and adoration to Allah SWT. He has enabled him to
accomplish this research paper. Without His blessing and permission it is
impossible for me to finish it.
There are many people who give contribution to the completion of this
research paper and it is unreasonable to do so. I am greatly indebted to all of them.
Therefore I would like to thank:
1. Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty.
2. Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd., M.Hum.,as the Head of English department.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho M.Hum, as the first consultant who has guided and
advised patiently during the arrangement of this research paper, for her
patience in giving guidance, advice, suggestion and valuable criticism during
the writing process of this research paper to make it better.
4. Drs. Agus Wijayanto,MA, as the second consultant who has improved the
writer’s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read
in fully correct sentences.
5. My beloved parents for their prayer, advice, support and affection that have
given to me and teach me to get the best in my life.
6. All of my best friends Hima-one, Op, Santoso, Jekek, Toge, Endit, kang Dul.
vii
7. My friends of TAPAK SUCI tya, erna cici, adi, and others.
8. All of my friends in Clas C.
9. Also mitha PSM (Paduan Suara Mahasiswa)UMS and friends.
10. All Campus crew and Muec crew.
11. The librarians of UMS, UNS, who help me, provide the reference.
12. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one; I want to say my deepest thank
to all of you.
I really realize that this research paper is far from being perfect. Hence, I
welcome any comments, critiques, and suggestion. I hope that this research paper
is useful for the readers who want to develop the English literary study.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, November 2007
The Writer
AHMAD NURUDDIN
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE…………………………………………………………………………..
i
APPROVAL……………………………………………………………………
ii
ACCEPTANCE………………………………………………………………..
iii
TESTIMONY.....................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO………………………………………………………………………..
v
DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT………………………………………………………
vii
ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT……………………………………………………….
x
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ………………………………………………... 1
B. Review of Related Study………………………………………………... 7
C. Problem Statement…. ……………………………………………........... 7
D. Objectives of the Study …………………………………………………. 8
E. Benefit of the Study......………………………………………………… 8
F. Reseach Method... ………………………………….…………………...
8
G. Paper Organization ……………………………………………………… 10
x
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Symbolism…….……….……………………………………… 11
B. Basic Principles of Symbolism ………………………………………….
19
C. Theoretical Application………………………………………………….. 21
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Elements …………………………………………………….
22
1. Characters and Characterization……………………………………… 22
2. Setting………………………………………………………………… 30
3. Plot…………………………………………………………………… 34
4. Point of View………………………………………………………… 37
5. Style…………………………………………………………………..
38
6. Theme………………………………………………...........................
42
B. Discussion……………………………………………….......................... 43
CHAPTER IV SYMBOLISM ANALYSIS OF GEORGE ORWELL’S
ANIMAL FARM
A. Symbolism Analysis ….........….……………………………………….
45
1. Character Symbolisn……….....……………………………………… 45
2. Setting Symbolism……………………………………………………. 58
3. Plot Symbolism………..………………………………………………. 60
4. Style Symbolism..................................................................................... 64
5. Natural Object Symbolism..................................................................... 66
B. Discussion……………………………………………………………….. 68
xi
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion……………………………………………………………….. 72
B. Suggestion………………………………………………………………..
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDIX
xii
73