THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX IN MARRIAGE REFLECTED IN D.H. LAWRENCE’S The Importance Of Sex In Marriage Reflected In D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover Novel (1928): A Psychoanalytic Perspective.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX IN MARRIAGE
REFLECTED IN D.H. LAWRENCE’S
LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER NOVEL (1928):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
RATIH PUSPITASARI
A320090230
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
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ii
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MOTTO
Manjadda Wajadda
Our Greatest Glory Is Not in Never Falling, But In Rising Every Time
We Fall
(Confusius)
Cogito Ergo Sum
Niat, Usaha, Berdoa, Jujur dan Tanggung Jawab
( The Writer)
Show Must Go On--
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DEDICATION
This Research Paper is dedicated to:
1. Alloh SWT, the Lord of the
Universe
2. My Beloved Parents
3. My lovely brother and sisters
4. My lovely big family
5. My dearest friends
6. The writer herself
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bismillahirrahmanirrahiim
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
All praises to Allah SWT, The Almighty One, The Creator of the
Universe, The Owner of Life, and the Reason the writer‟s existence of life in the
world, who has overflowed charity and guidance to the writer to finish this
research paper as one of requirements for obtaining the undergraduate degree in
English Department. The researcher is aware that she is just nothing without any
helps of Allah. All greetings for Prophet Muhammad SAW who has provided a
model for the best attitude for all human beings in the world. His minds, speeches,
and behaviors are the best model for our life.
Further, the researcher realizes that this work would have been impossible
to be completed without innumerable helps from others. Therefore, in this special
occasion, she would like to express her gratitude, particularly to:
1. Dra. Nining Setyaningsih, M.Si., Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, for her permission to write the research paper,
2. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S., as the first consultant for the patience in correcting,
guiding, and advising the writer in writing the research paper,
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si., M.Hum., as Head of English Department, as the
second consultant for guiding and advising the writer in making the
research paper,
vii
4. All of Lecturers of English Department who had shared the knowledge to
her,
5. Her beloved parents (Bapak Marsudi and Ibu Sulasmi), who have given
everything to her and for their great love and affection. They are the best
parents for her,
6. Her lovely sisters (Mbak Rina, Putri, and Kamila “Kamidut”) and her
brothers (Mas Catur and Bayu), her nephew (Ayesha Nayla), thanks for
giving her beautiful life, support and prayer.
7. Bude „Ninah‟, Pakde „To‟, Mbak Erna, Mas Supri and „Mita‟ „Bakpao‟,
thanks for her second family, for the helps they give her, and for the
amazing daily life with all of cheer and kindness.
8. Her „OMESH‟ „Cunek‟: Dyah Dingding, Dika (Daniel), Noka „el‟, and
Desty, thanks for all memories they have shared together and for the
madness things and time. She loves them all!
9. “Laskar Orange-Kost”, Dyah, Shinta „Tomsancong‟, Ami „Dapur Umami‟,
Nindi „Bos Romlah‟, and Diyan „Dion‟, thanks for the amazing day they
have spent together,
10. “MTL” group, Impian „Dream‟, Iyka, Ida, Yhola, Yanita, Pika, Novi,
Meylanie, thanks for the support,
11. All of her friends, Devi „Deplok‟, Santi „Sontol‟, Yogha, Danang, Basuki
and her friends in Class E member, micro teaching class, Drama team
(Freedom Unity), PPL team (SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta), who
have support, happiness, sadness, and color in her life.
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SUMMARY
RATIH PUSPITASARI. A320090230. THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX IN
MARRIAGE REFLECTED IN D.H. LAWRENCE LADY CHATTERLEY’S
LOVER NOVEL (1928): A PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE.
RESEARCH
PAPER,
MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY
OF
SURAKARTA, 2013
This study is about the importance of sex in marriage in Lady Chatterley’s
Lover. The objectives of the study are conducted to identify the indicators of the
need for sex of the major character, to describe the major character attempt to
meet the need, and to reveal the underlying reason of why the major character did
viewed from the psychoanalytic perspective.
The object of the study is Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence. It used
psychoanalytic perspective. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The
type of data in this study is a text that consists of words, phrases and sentences.
There are two data sources in this study. The primary data source is Lady
Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence. The secondary data source consists of the
other data, which have a relationship with the study, such as some biography of
the author, and other relevant information.
The result of the study shows the following conclusions. First, based on the
structural analysis the author wants to deliver a message that the meeting of
sexual need is important in marriage. Second, based on the psychoanalytic
perspective, it clear that in this novel D.H. Lawrence describes psychological
phenomena in which one is seeking for the sexual satisfaction from a person other
than one‟s spouse.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
xi
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study.............................................................................
1
B. Literature Review ........................................................................................
8
C. Limitation of the Study ...............................................................................
9
D. Problem Statement ......................................................................................
9
E. Objective of the Study .................................................................................
10
F. Benefits of the Study ...................................................................................
10
1. Theoretical Benefit ..................................................................................
10
2. Practical Benefit ......................................................................................
10
G. Research Method .........................................................................................
11
1. Type of the Study ....................................................................................
11
2. Object of the Study .................................................................................
11
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ....................................................
11
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4. Technique of the Data Collection ...........................................................
12
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ..............................................................
13
H. Research Paper Organization ......................................................................
13
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Psychoanalytic Perspective .........................................................
14
B. Basic Assumption of Psychoanalytic Perspective .......................................
15
1. Levels of Mental Life ..............................................................................
15
2. The Structure of Personality ...................................................................
16
a. Id .........................................................................................................
16
b. Ego......................................................................................................
17
c. Superego .............................................................................................
18
C. The Nature of Sex .......................................................................................
18
D. The Structural Elements of the Novel .........................................................
20
1. Character and characterization ...............................................................
20
2. Setting ....................................................................................................
22
3. Plot .........................................................................................................
22
4. Point of View .........................................................................................
23
5. Tone and Style .......................................................................................
24
6. Theme ....................................................................................................
24
E. Theoretical Application ...............................................................................
25
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Analysis
1. Character and Characterization ..............................................................
xii
26
a. Major Character...................................................................................
27
b. Minor Character ..................................................................................
36
2. Setting ....................................................................................................
54
a. Setting of Place ...................................................................................
54
b. Setting of Time ...................................................................................
56
3. Plot .........................................................................................................
57
4. Point of View .........................................................................................
64
5. Style .......................................................................................................
66
a. Grammatical Structure ......................................................................
66
b. Sentence Construction ......................................................................
67
c. Diction...............................................................................................
68
d. Figurative Language .........................................................................
68
e. Image.................................................................................................
69
f. Symbol ..............................................................................................
71
6. Theme ....................................................................................................
72
B. Discussion ..................................................................................................
72
CHAPTER IV: PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS
A. Connie‟s Personality ...................................................................................
75
B. Connie‟s Sexual Life ...................................................................................
92
1. Pre-Marital Life ......................................................................................
92
2. Early Marital Life....................................................................................
93
3. Middle Marital Life .................................................................................
94
a. Connie‟s First Affair...........................................................................
94
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b. Second Affair......................................................................................
99
4.The Late Marital Life ...............................................................................
110
C. Discussion ..................................................................................................
111
CHAPTER 5 : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion .................................................................................................
114
B. Pedagogical Implication .............................................................................
115
C. Suggestion ..................................................................................................
116
BIBLIOGRAPHY.........................................................................................
118
VIRTUAL REFERENCES ..........................................................................
120
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................
122
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REFLECTED IN D.H. LAWRENCE’S
LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER NOVEL (1928):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
RATIH PUSPITASARI
A320090230
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
i
ii
iii
MOTTO
Manjadda Wajadda
Our Greatest Glory Is Not in Never Falling, But In Rising Every Time
We Fall
(Confusius)
Cogito Ergo Sum
Niat, Usaha, Berdoa, Jujur dan Tanggung Jawab
( The Writer)
Show Must Go On--
v
DEDICATION
This Research Paper is dedicated to:
1. Alloh SWT, the Lord of the
Universe
2. My Beloved Parents
3. My lovely brother and sisters
4. My lovely big family
5. My dearest friends
6. The writer herself
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bismillahirrahmanirrahiim
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
All praises to Allah SWT, The Almighty One, The Creator of the
Universe, The Owner of Life, and the Reason the writer‟s existence of life in the
world, who has overflowed charity and guidance to the writer to finish this
research paper as one of requirements for obtaining the undergraduate degree in
English Department. The researcher is aware that she is just nothing without any
helps of Allah. All greetings for Prophet Muhammad SAW who has provided a
model for the best attitude for all human beings in the world. His minds, speeches,
and behaviors are the best model for our life.
Further, the researcher realizes that this work would have been impossible
to be completed without innumerable helps from others. Therefore, in this special
occasion, she would like to express her gratitude, particularly to:
1. Dra. Nining Setyaningsih, M.Si., Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, for her permission to write the research paper,
2. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S., as the first consultant for the patience in correcting,
guiding, and advising the writer in writing the research paper,
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si., M.Hum., as Head of English Department, as the
second consultant for guiding and advising the writer in making the
research paper,
vii
4. All of Lecturers of English Department who had shared the knowledge to
her,
5. Her beloved parents (Bapak Marsudi and Ibu Sulasmi), who have given
everything to her and for their great love and affection. They are the best
parents for her,
6. Her lovely sisters (Mbak Rina, Putri, and Kamila “Kamidut”) and her
brothers (Mas Catur and Bayu), her nephew (Ayesha Nayla), thanks for
giving her beautiful life, support and prayer.
7. Bude „Ninah‟, Pakde „To‟, Mbak Erna, Mas Supri and „Mita‟ „Bakpao‟,
thanks for her second family, for the helps they give her, and for the
amazing daily life with all of cheer and kindness.
8. Her „OMESH‟ „Cunek‟: Dyah Dingding, Dika (Daniel), Noka „el‟, and
Desty, thanks for all memories they have shared together and for the
madness things and time. She loves them all!
9. “Laskar Orange-Kost”, Dyah, Shinta „Tomsancong‟, Ami „Dapur Umami‟,
Nindi „Bos Romlah‟, and Diyan „Dion‟, thanks for the amazing day they
have spent together,
10. “MTL” group, Impian „Dream‟, Iyka, Ida, Yhola, Yanita, Pika, Novi,
Meylanie, thanks for the support,
11. All of her friends, Devi „Deplok‟, Santi „Sontol‟, Yogha, Danang, Basuki
and her friends in Class E member, micro teaching class, Drama team
(Freedom Unity), PPL team (SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta), who
have support, happiness, sadness, and color in her life.
viii
SUMMARY
RATIH PUSPITASARI. A320090230. THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX IN
MARRIAGE REFLECTED IN D.H. LAWRENCE LADY CHATTERLEY’S
LOVER NOVEL (1928): A PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE.
RESEARCH
PAPER,
MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY
OF
SURAKARTA, 2013
This study is about the importance of sex in marriage in Lady Chatterley’s
Lover. The objectives of the study are conducted to identify the indicators of the
need for sex of the major character, to describe the major character attempt to
meet the need, and to reveal the underlying reason of why the major character did
viewed from the psychoanalytic perspective.
The object of the study is Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence. It used
psychoanalytic perspective. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The
type of data in this study is a text that consists of words, phrases and sentences.
There are two data sources in this study. The primary data source is Lady
Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence. The secondary data source consists of the
other data, which have a relationship with the study, such as some biography of
the author, and other relevant information.
The result of the study shows the following conclusions. First, based on the
structural analysis the author wants to deliver a message that the meeting of
sexual need is important in marriage. Second, based on the psychoanalytic
perspective, it clear that in this novel D.H. Lawrence describes psychological
phenomena in which one is seeking for the sexual satisfaction from a person other
than one‟s spouse.
x
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
xi
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study.............................................................................
1
B. Literature Review ........................................................................................
8
C. Limitation of the Study ...............................................................................
9
D. Problem Statement ......................................................................................
9
E. Objective of the Study .................................................................................
10
F. Benefits of the Study ...................................................................................
10
1. Theoretical Benefit ..................................................................................
10
2. Practical Benefit ......................................................................................
10
G. Research Method .........................................................................................
11
1. Type of the Study ....................................................................................
11
2. Object of the Study .................................................................................
11
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ....................................................
11
xi
4. Technique of the Data Collection ...........................................................
12
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ..............................................................
13
H. Research Paper Organization ......................................................................
13
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Psychoanalytic Perspective .........................................................
14
B. Basic Assumption of Psychoanalytic Perspective .......................................
15
1. Levels of Mental Life ..............................................................................
15
2. The Structure of Personality ...................................................................
16
a. Id .........................................................................................................
16
b. Ego......................................................................................................
17
c. Superego .............................................................................................
18
C. The Nature of Sex .......................................................................................
18
D. The Structural Elements of the Novel .........................................................
20
1. Character and characterization ...............................................................
20
2. Setting ....................................................................................................
22
3. Plot .........................................................................................................
22
4. Point of View .........................................................................................
23
5. Tone and Style .......................................................................................
24
6. Theme ....................................................................................................
24
E. Theoretical Application ...............................................................................
25
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Analysis
1. Character and Characterization ..............................................................
xii
26
a. Major Character...................................................................................
27
b. Minor Character ..................................................................................
36
2. Setting ....................................................................................................
54
a. Setting of Place ...................................................................................
54
b. Setting of Time ...................................................................................
56
3. Plot .........................................................................................................
57
4. Point of View .........................................................................................
64
5. Style .......................................................................................................
66
a. Grammatical Structure ......................................................................
66
b. Sentence Construction ......................................................................
67
c. Diction...............................................................................................
68
d. Figurative Language .........................................................................
68
e. Image.................................................................................................
69
f. Symbol ..............................................................................................
71
6. Theme ....................................................................................................
72
B. Discussion ..................................................................................................
72
CHAPTER IV: PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS
A. Connie‟s Personality ...................................................................................
75
B. Connie‟s Sexual Life ...................................................................................
92
1. Pre-Marital Life ......................................................................................
92
2. Early Marital Life....................................................................................
93
3. Middle Marital Life .................................................................................
94
a. Connie‟s First Affair...........................................................................
94
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b. Second Affair......................................................................................
99
4.The Late Marital Life ...............................................................................
110
C. Discussion ..................................................................................................
111
CHAPTER 5 : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion .................................................................................................
114
B. Pedagogical Implication .............................................................................
115
C. Suggestion ..................................................................................................
116
BIBLIOGRAPHY.........................................................................................
118
VIRTUAL REFERENCES ..........................................................................
120
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................
122
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