PATIENCE REFLECTED IN JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN OUR Patience Reflected In John Green’s The Fault In Our Stars (2012) Novel: An Individual Psychological Approach.

PATIENCE REFLECTED IN JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN OUR
STARS (2012) NOVEL:
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Derpartment

by
RINA MAR’ATUS SHOLIHAH
A320120253

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016

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APPROVAL

PATIENCE REFLECTED IN JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN OUR
STARS (2012) NOVEL:
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

by
RINA MAR’ATUS SHOLIHAH
A320120253

Approved by

First Consultant

Second Consultant

(Dr. Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum, M. Ed)

(Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum)


NIK. 772

NIK. 948

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ACCEPTANCE
PATIENCE REFLECTED IN JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN OUR
STARS (2012) NOVEL:
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
RINA MAR’ATUS SHOLIHAH
A320120253

Accepted by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Team of Examiner:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum, M. Ed.


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(First Examiner)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum.
(Second Examiner)
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(Third Examiner)

Surakarta, April 28, 2016

Muhammadiyah University
School of Teacher Training and Education
Dean,

Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum.
NIP. 19650428B199303 1001

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TESTIMONY

Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degrees of
university, nor there are options or masterpiece which have been written or
published by others, except those in which the writing are referred manuscript and
mentioned in the literary review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will hold fully responsiblity.

Surakarta, April 20, 2016

The researcher,

Rina Mar’atus Sholihah
A320120253

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MOTTO

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(Abraham Lincoln)


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DEDICATION

This research paper is proudly dedicated to:

Allah SWT
The most gracious and the most merciful

Her beloved father and mother
Mr. Sukirno and Mrs. Asrofiah
Thanks for every love and prayers they devote for her, you are my eternally love

Her beloved little brother
Rizal Abussalaam
Thanks for your all kindness and every silly time you made


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ABSTRAK

RINA MAR’ATUS SHOLIHAH. A320120253. KESABARAN DALAM
NOVEL THE FAULT IN OUR STARS KARYA JOHN GREEN (2012).
PENDEKATAN:

PSIKOLOGIS

INDIVIDU.

SKRIPSI.

FAKULTAS

KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN. UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMDIYAH
SURAKARTA, APRIL 10, 2016.

Objek dari penelitian ini adalah novel The Fault in Our Stars karya John

Green. Masalah utama yang dipelajari adalah kesabaran. Tujuan dari penelitian
ini adalah menganalisis kesabaran berdasarkan novel The Fault in Our Stars
karya John Green berdasarkan teori psikologi individu. Penulis menggunakan
metode deskripsi kualitatif. Penulis menggunakan dua sember data: primer dan
sekunder. Sumber data primer adalah novel The Fault in Our Stars karya John
Green. Sumber data sekunder adalah buku teori psikologis individu, referensi
teori kesabaran, dan sumber-sumber lainnya yang meyangkut tentang penelitian
seperti dari internet atau buku-buku lainnya. Metode menganalisis data adalah
menggunakan deskriptif analisis, dan metode pengumpulan data adalah penilitian
perpustakaan. Berdasarkan analisis, penulis menemukan beberapa kesimpulan.
Penelitian menunjukan bahwa masalah yang dihadapi oleh karakter utama
bersumber dari kesabaran diri mereka dan kondisi psikologi individu. Terbukti
dari kesabaran karakter utama dalam mewujdkan impiannya dan kesabaran
Augutus dan Hazel dalam menjalani kehidupan sehari-hari menjadi pasien
kanker.
Kata kunci: kesabaran, impian, cinta, kemalangan luar biasa, pendekatan
psikologi individu, The Fault in Our Stars.

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ABSTRACT

RINA MAR’ATUS SHOLIHAH. A320120253. PATIENCE REFLECTED IN
JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN OUR STARS NOVEL: AN INDIVIDUAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. Research Paper. School of Teacher Training
and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. April 10, 2016

The object of the research is The Fault in Our Stars novel written by John
Green. The major of this study is patience. The objective of the study is to analyze
patience reflected in John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars based an individual
psychological approach. The research is conducted using descriptive qualitative
method. The researcher uses two data sources: primary data source and
secondary data source. The primary data source is The Fault in Our Stars novel
by John Green. The secondary data sources are the books about individual
psychological analysis, references about patience theory and the other sources
which are have relation to analysis like some books and internet. The technique of
data analysis is descriptive analysis, and the method of the data collection is
library research. Based on the analysis, the researcher gets some conclusions.
The study shows that the problems faced by the major characters are from they
own patience and individual psychology condition. It is proved by the patience to

makes the dreams come true and patience in daily life becomes cancer patient
between Hazel and Augustus.
Keywords:

patience,

dream,

love,

An

Imperial

psychological, The Fault in Our Stars.

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Affliction,


individual

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikumWr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. All praises belong to Allah SWT to his
blessing and mercies given to the researcher, she can complete her research paper
entitled PATIENCE REFLECTED IN JOHN GREEN’S THE FAULT IN
OUR STARS NOVEL: AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH.
In conducting this research, the researcher got some helps from many people. On
this best occasion, the researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude and
appreciation to the following people:
1.

Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., Dean of Scholl of Teacher
Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

2.

Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, Head of English Department Muhammadiyah
University,

3.

Dr. Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum, M. Ed., the first consultant who has
patiently guided the researcher in arranging this work, provided time for
consultant, and gave the researcher nice suggestion,

4.

Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum, the second consultant who has been willing
to guide, correct, and encourage her from the beginning of writing until the
end of it,

5.

Nur Hidayat, S. Pd. as the academic consultant who has given the researcher
guidance as long as she studied in Muhammadiyah University,

6.

All lecturers of English Department, for being good educators, guide, and
mentor.

7.

Her beloved parents, Mr. Sukirno and Mrs. Asrofiah thanks for their love,
patience, and prayers. You are my eternally love.

8.

Her beloved little brother Rizal Abussalaam, you are my kindly brother ever
I have.

9.

Her big family, who have given care, prayers, and support. “Thank you,”

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10.

“As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with
words”(William Shakespeare), thanks for everything Zah Bayu Kresnapati.

11.

Thanks to her beloved, Anggeriani Sulistia Ningsih, Zulfa Nafiatur Rofiah,
Eka Tria Ningrum, Annisa fitriah, I wish may Allah always keep our
togetherness.

12.

Thanks to her beloved, Tiara Damayanti, Yunita Nurma Setianingrum,
Denissa Dyah Ayu Malikha, I wish may Allah always hear our best prayer
everyday. Amin.

13.

Her friends in English Education Students Organization, thanks a lot for
many experience and everything.

14.

And those who cannot be mentioned one by one toward their support to the
researcher completing this research.
The researcher considers that this research paper is far from being perfect.

Therefore, suggestion and criticisms are welcome and acceptance. She hopes that
this research paper would be valuable for readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, April 28, 2016
The Researcher,

Rina Mar’atus Sholihah
A320120253

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE .............................................................................................................

i

APPROVAL ...................................................................................................

ii

ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................

iii

TESTIMONY .................................................................................................

iv

MOTTO ..........................................................................................................

v

DEDICATION ................................................................................................

vi

ABSTRAK ......................................................................................................

vii

ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................

ix

TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION...................................................................

1

A. Background of the Study...........................................................

1

B. Literature Review ......................................................................

5

C. Problem Statement ....................................................................

6

D. Limitation of the Study .............................................................

6

E. Objective of the Study ...............................................................

6

F. Benefit of the Study ...................................................................

6

G. Research Method.......................................................................

7

H. Paper Organization ....................................................................

8

CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ...................................................

10

A. Notion of Individual Psychological ..........................................

10

B. Basic Assumption of Individual Psychological ........................

12

1. Fictional Finalism ................................................................

12

2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation .................................

12

3. Striving for Superiority ........................................................

13

4. Social Interest .......................................................................

13

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5. Style of Life..........................................................................

14

6. Creative Power .....................................................................

16

C. Structural Elements of the Novel ..............................................

16

1. Character and Characterization ............................................

16

2. Setting ..................................................................................

17

3. Plot .......................................................................................

17

4. Point of View .......................................................................

18

5. Style .....................................................................................

19

6. Theme...................................................................................

19

D. Theoretical Application.............................................................

19

CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ...............................................

21

A. Structural Elements ...................................................................

21

1. Character and Characterization ...........................................

21

a. Major Character ..............................................................

21

b. Minor Character .............................................................

26

2. Setting ..................................................................................

29

a. Setting of Place ...............................................................

30

b. Setting of Time ...............................................................

34

c. Social Circumstances ......................................................

34

3. Plot .......................................................................................

35

a. Exposition .......................................................................

35

b. Complication ..................................................................

35

c. Climax ............................................................................

38

d. Resolution.......................................................................

38

e. Causality .........................................................................

39

f. Plausibility ......................................................................

42

4. Point of View .......................................................................

43

5. Style .....................................................................................

43

a. Grammatical Structure ....................................................

43

b. Sentences Construction ..................................................

44

c. Diction ............................................................................

45

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d. Figurative Language .......................................................

46

1. Simile .........................................................................

46

2. Metaphor ....................................................................

46

3. Metonym ....................................................................

46

4. Personification ............................................................

46

5. Irony ...........................................................................

47

6. Symbolism ..................................................................

48

7. Onomatopoeia ............................................................

49

8. Paradox .......................................................................

49

9. Repetition ...................................................................

49

e. Imagery ..........................................................................

49

6. Theme...................................................................................

50

B. Discussion .................................................................................

51

CHAPTER IV INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY ................

54

A. Individual Psychological Theory ..............................................

54

1. Fictional Finalism ................................................................

54

2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation .................................

57

3. Striving for Superiority ........................................................

59

4. Social Interest .......................................................................

62

5. Style of Life..........................................................................

64

6. Creative Power .....................................................................

66

B. Discussion .................................................................................

68

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION, PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATION AND
SUGGETION .........................................................................

72

A. Conclusion ................................................................................

72

B. Pedagogical Implication ............................................................

73

C. Suggestion ................................................................................

74

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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