AN ANALYSIS OF SYMBOLS IN EMILY DICKINSON’S POEMS SKRIPSI
AN ANALYSIS OF SYMBOL S IN EMILY DICKINSON’S
POEMS
SKRIPSI
Leni Susanti Novia Bakti
NIM 09122106
PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURABAYA
2013
AN ANALYSIS OF SYMBOLS IN EMILY DICKINSON’S
POEMS
SKRIPSI
Presented to Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of sarjana pendidikan in English
Leni Susanti Novia Bakti
NIM 09122106
FACULTY OF TEACHER AND TRAINING EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA
2013
APPROVAL SHEET
This written by Leni Susanti Novia Bakti has been approved as the requirement for the degree of sarjana in English Language Education on June 5, 2013.
Advisor I, Advisor II, Dra Mas Drs. Djoko Ardhityawan, M.Pd.
’ulah, M.A.
Approved by Head of English Departement Linda Mayasari, S.Pd, M.Pd.
LEGITIMATION SHEET
This is to certify that the thesis entitled An Analysis of Symbols in Emily
Dickinson’s Poems, composed by Leni Susanti N.B has been approved by the
board of examiners as the requirement for the degree of sarjana in English Departement of Faculty Teacher Training and Education.
The Board of Examiner : 1.
Dra. Mas’ulah, M.A.
( ) Examiner I 2.
Dr. A. Dzoul Milal, M.Pd.
( ) Examiner II 3.
Ari Setyorini, M.A.
( ) Examiner III
Mengetahui : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Universitas Muhammadiyah Dekan,
Dr. M. Ridwan, M.Pd.
SURAT PERNYATAAN
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PENULISAN SKRIPSI
Yang bertanda tangan dibawah ini, saya: Nama : Leni Susanti Novia Bakti NIM : 09122106 Jurusan/ Program Studi : Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas : Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Menyatakan dengan sebenarnya bahwa skripsi yang saya tulis ini benar-benar merupakan hasil karya saya sendiri, bukan merupakan pengambilalihan, tulisan atau pikiran orang lain yang saya akui sebagai hasil tulisan atau pikiran saya sendiri.
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Surabaya, 15 Juni 2013 Yang membuat pernyataan,
(Leni Susanti Novia B)
MOTTO In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Mercifull.
Visi tanpa tindakan hanyalah sebuah mimpi, tindakan tanpa visi adalah membuang waktu, visi dengan tindakan akan mengubah dunia ( Arthur Baker)
DEDICATION TO:
My beloved parents who always support and pray for me My beloved husband Ahmad Irfan
My best friends and all teachers in Elementary School of Sidoraharjo- Kedamean
And all my friends in English Departement in Krian
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise and gratitude belong to The Almighty Allah for His grace and guidance so that this thesis finally can be accomplished. Peace may always be upon His Apostle Muhammad who encouraged us to help needy people, including impaired ones.
The writer would like to express deepest gratitude and thankfulness to the people who have ever helped her in getting through this research paper, they are:
1. Dra. Masulah M.A., as my first advisor, whose guidance and support were invaluable in preparation of this paper, especially for his patience, kindness, and readiness to help in time difficulties before and after writing this paper.
2. Drs. Djoko Ardhtyawan, M.Pd., as my second advisor, who also guide and supports me. Thank a lot for your time, advices, constructive, support and criticisms on this paper.
3. All lecturers of English Department, who have taught my worthy knowledge as my preparation in the future.
4. My beloved parents who always prays and support me every time.
5. My beloved husband Irfan who always motivates and gives attention during writing this paper from the beginning until finishing.
6. All my friends in English Department in Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya and Krian Campus who always helps and gives me references in books, share about college information and many more.
7. My friendship Masruroh, Dyah Novianti, Istiqomatul Himmah, Nanang Eko
Priyanto, thank being my best friends, understand me so well and flourishing my life with jokes, funniest stories, motivation, and suggestions. You have brought me to an awesome world guys. The writer realizes that this paper is far from being perfect. She always welcome to any endorsing suggestions and critiques. At least, she greatly expects that this paper will be useful and be able to give contribution for the academic study and the following research.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surabaya, Juni 2013 The Writer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ..................................................................................................................... ii APPROVAL SHEET ............................................................................................ iii LEGITIMATION SHEET .................................................................................... iv SURAT PERNYATAAN......................................................................................... v MOTTO ................................................................................................................ vi DEDICATION ..................................................................................................... vii ACKNOWLEGEMENT ..................................................................................... viii ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................... x TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................... xi LIST OF APPENDIX ......................................................................................... xiii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1
1.1 Background of the Study ........................................................... 1
1.2 Statements of the Problem ......................................................... 5
1.3 Objective of the Study ................................................................ 5
1.4 Significance of the Study ........................................................... 6
1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study ............................................. 6
1.6 Definition of Key Terms ............................................................ 6
1.7 Organization of the Study .......................................................... 7
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ...................................... 8
2.1 Poetry .......................................................................................... 8
2.2 Symbol ...................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Red color ...................................................................... 12
2.2.1 The Sun ........................................................................ 12
2.2.3 The Owl........................................................................ 13
2.2.4 Water and Fire .............................................................. 13
2.2.5 The Key ........................................................................ 13
2.2.6 The Heart...................................................................... 14
2.2.7 The Arrow .................................................................... 14
2.2.8 The Candle ................................................................... 14
CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHODHOLOGY.............................................. 16
3.1 Research Design ....................................................................... 16
3.2 Research of Data....................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Main Data ..................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Supporting Data ........................................................... 17
3.3 Data Colecting .......................................................................... 17
3.4 Data Analysis............................................................................ 18
CHAPTER IV : ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 19
4.1 The symbols are foun d in the Emily Dickinson’s Poem .......... 19
4.1.1 Because I could not stop for Death .............................. 19
4.1.1.1 Death ......................................................................... 20
4.1.1.2 The Carriage .............................................................. 21
4.1.1.3 Immortality................................................................ 21
4.1.1.4 We slowly drove- He knew no haste ........................ 22
4.1.1.5 The school ................................................................. 22
4.1.1.6 Childrem.................................................................... 22
4.1.1.7 Ring ........................................................................... 23
4.1.1.8 Field .......................................................................... 23
4.1.1.9 Grazing Grain ............................................................ 23
4.1.1.10 He ............................................................................ 23
4.1.1.11 The setting sun ........................................................ 23
4.1.1.12 The Dews ................................................................ 24
4.1.1.13 My gown ................................................................. 24
4.1.1.14 A house ................................................................... 25
4.1.1.15 A swelling of the ground ......................................... 25
4.1.1.16 The roof was scarcely visible .................................. 25
4.1.1.17 Feel shorter than the day ......................................... 26
4.1.1.18 Horses Heads........................................................... 26
4.1.2 I heard a Fly buzz-when I died .............................................. 26
4.1.2.1 Fly ............................................................................. 27
4.1.2.2 The stillness in the room ........................................... 27
4.1.2.3 Heaves storm ............................................................. 28
4.1.2.4 The eyes .................................................................... 28
4.1.2.5 And breaths were gatering firm ................................ 29
4.1.2.6 The king .................................................................... 29
4.1.2.7 I willed my Keepsakes-signed away ......................... 29
4.1.2.8 A fly .......................................................................... 29
4.1.2.9 Blue ........................................................................... 30
4.1.2.10 The light .................................................................. 30
4.1.2.11 Windows ................................................................. 31
4.1.2.12 I could not see to see ............................................... 31
4.1.3 My Life Closed Twice Before Its Close ................................. 31
4.1.3.1 My life closed twice before its close ......................... 32
4.1.3.2 See and unveil ........................................................... 32
4.1.3.3 A third event to me .................................................... 32
4.1.3.4 Parting ....................................................................... 33
4.2 The Significance of the Symbols in Expressing the Meaning ...... 33
4.2.1 Because I could not stop for Death ....................................... 33
4.2.2 I heard a Fly buzz-when I died ............................................. 34
4.2.3 My life closed twice before its close ...................................... 35
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION .............................................................................. 36 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 39 APPENDIX .......................................................................................................... xiv