The Description Of Theme In “The Kill Order” Novel By James Dashner
THE DESCRIPTION OF THEME IN “THE KILL ORDER” NOVEL BY JAMES
DASHNER
A PAPER
WRITTEN
BY
ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI
REG. NO: 122202048
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA
MEDAN
2015
Approved by,
Supervisor,
Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum
NIP. 19580517 198503 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma-III in English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
As a paper for the diploma-III Examination
Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
D-III Examination of the Diploma-III of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture
Study, University of Sumatera Utara.
The examination is held on
Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A
NIP. 19511013 197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
Signature
1. Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
(Head of ESP)
______
2. Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum
(Supervisor)
______
3. Dr. Ridwan Hanafiah, M.A
(Reader)
______
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am, ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI, declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains
no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by
which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main text
of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed : . . . . . . . . .
Date
: July 2015
i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
:
Title of Paper :
ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI
THE DESCRIPTION OF THEME IN “THE KILL ORDER”
NOVEL BY JAMES DASHNER
Qualification :
D-III/ Ahli Madya
Study Program:
English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the Libertarian of the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Study University of Sumatera Utara on the understanding
that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of
Indonesia.
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction.
Signed : . . . . . . . . .
Date
: July 2015
ii
ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is The Description of Theme in “The Kill Order” Novel by
James Dashner is about the story of Mark’s struggle to survive begins 13 years
before Thomas wakes up in a big box. Sun Flares have nearly destroyed the Earth.
The tale begins with Mark waking and shivering in the early dawn of his encampment
in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The teenaged Mark, his
girlfriend Trina, their friends Toad, Misty, and Darnell, together with army veterans
Alec and Lana, have formed something of a makeshift family and live together to
destroy a virus. The author presents the results of thinking about the theme implied in
the novel The Kill Order. Theme in the novel The Kill Order can be classified into
several different categories depending on the terms of which it is done.
Categorization of themes that will be presented below is based on the classification of
the level of primacy. They are Major Theme and Minor Theme. The discussion in this
paper based on the work of literature as a reference book that can support the ideas or
opinions of writer about this topic. After in the description, there is use theme in The
Kill Order novel. In working on this paper, the writer used research method such as
library research.
iii
ABSTRAK
Judul kertas karya ini adalah The Description of Theme in “The Kill Order” Novel
by James Dashner ini membahas perjuangan Mark untuk bertahan hidup di mulai 13
tahun sebelum Thomas bangun di sebuah kotak besar. Setelah Sun Flares hampir
menghancurkan bumi. Kisah ini di mulai dengan Mark bangun dan menggigil di awal
fajar di sebuah perkemahan di Pegunungan Appalachian Barat Carolina Utara.
Seorang remaja Mark, pacarnya Trina, teman – teman mereka Toad, Misty, dan
Darnell, bersama – sama dengan tentara veteran Alec dan Lana membentuk suatu
keluarga dan hidup bersama untuk memusnahkan suatu virus. Penulis menyampaikan
hasil pemikiran tentang tema yang tersirat di dalam novel The Kill Order. Tema di
dalam novel ini dapat digolongkan ke dalam beberapa kategori yang akan
dikemukakan berdasarkan penggolongan dilihat dari tingkat keutamaannya. Mereka
adalah Major Theme dan Minor Theme. Pembahasan dalam kertas karya ini
berpedoman pada beberapa buku sastra sebagai referensi yang dapat mendukung ide
atau pendapat penulis tentang topik ini. Setelah di deskripsikan, terdapat penggunaan
tema di dalam novel The Kill Order. Dalam mengerjakan tulisan ini penulis
menggunakan metode penelitian seperti penelitian perpustakaan.
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bismillaahirrahmaanirrahim.
First of all, I would like to thank and praise to the Almighty God Allah
SWT who has given me health and capability to finish this paper as my last
assignment to finish my study at Diploma III English Study Program University of
Sumatera Utara. And I present shalawat to Prophet Muhammad SAW as my good
example in my life and I hope his blessing in the beyond.
I would to express a deep gratitude, love, appreciation, and thanks to :
•
My beloved parents Goldy Zefanya Uthan and Sukma Pratiwi for their love
and patience, supporting me morally, spiritually, and financially in completing
this paper. Thanks for my family, my grandparents Tukul Sumarto and
Sariati for their love and always beside me since I was child. My beloved
•
aunty Tri Susartati for taking care of me and always accompany me.
•
Program, who gives me a lot of knowledge.
•
time in giving the correction and constructive critics in completing this paper.
•
of Sumatera Utara.
•
•
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. as the Head of Diploma III English Study
Drs. Siamir Marulafau M.Hum. as my supervisor. Thank you for valuable
Dr. Syahron Lubis M.A. as the Dean of Faculty Culture Studies University
My Reader Dr. Ridwan Hanafiah, M.A. for the knowledge and advice.
All lectures in Diploma III English Study Program for giving me advices and
knowledge.
All my friends in Faculty of Culture Studies.
v
•
My best friends, Nahrisyah, Dessy Siregar S.S., Nurhayani Syafitri
A.Md.Kep., Syafriani, Lailan, Wardah, and Ifa for their loyalty, love, and
support. Thank you for being my best friends who always care. And also
thank you to my close friends, Anggi Rosalina Simatupang, Shella
Burviana, Sarah Amalia, Siti Mulianita, Eva Purnama Sari, and Fitri
Rosmawati. Thanks for supporting me. Big thanks to Nanda Yustika Sari
•
and Jefry Andreas for helping me.
My thank to all my friends in Diploma III English Study Program SOLIDAS
2012 class A and B who I can not mention one by one. And thank you to all
my friends who know me well for being part of my life.
Finally, I do realize this paper still far from being perfect. Therefore, I welcome any
constructive, critics, and suggestions toward this paper.
Medan,
July 2015
The Writer,
Anglika Natasya Saras Dewi
RegNo : 122202048
vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION.....................................................
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION.................................................
ABSTRACT...................................................................................
ABSTRAK......................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Background of Study...........................................................
1.2 The Scope of Study.....................................................................
1.3 The Problem of Study.................................................................
1.4 The Objective of Study...............................................................
1.5 The Significance of Study...........................................................
1.6 The Method of Study..................................................................
1
3
3
3
4
4
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE...............................
5
3. THE DESCRIPTION
3.1 Friendship……….........................................................................
3.2 Love.............................................................................................
3.3 Violence.......................................................................................
3.4 Suffering......................................................................................
3.5 The Message of the Novel............................................................
14
17
19
20
22
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusion....................................................................................
4.2 Suggestion....................................................................................
24
26
REFERENCES................................................................................
APPENDICES
A. Biography of James Dashner.........................................................
B. Summary of the Novel...................................................................
vii
27
29
31
DASHNER
A PAPER
WRITTEN
BY
ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI
REG. NO: 122202048
DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA
MEDAN
2015
Approved by,
Supervisor,
Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum
NIP. 19580517 198503 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma-III in English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
As a paper for the diploma-III Examination
Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
D-III Examination of the Diploma-III of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture
Study, University of Sumatera Utara.
The examination is held on
Faculty of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A
NIP. 19511013 197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
Signature
1. Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
(Head of ESP)
______
2. Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum
(Supervisor)
______
3. Dr. Ridwan Hanafiah, M.A
(Reader)
______
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am, ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI, declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains
no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by
which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main text
of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed : . . . . . . . . .
Date
: July 2015
i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
:
Title of Paper :
ANGLIKA NATASYA SARAS DEWI
THE DESCRIPTION OF THEME IN “THE KILL ORDER”
NOVEL BY JAMES DASHNER
Qualification :
D-III/ Ahli Madya
Study Program:
English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the Libertarian of the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Study University of Sumatera Utara on the understanding
that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of
Indonesia.
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction.
Signed : . . . . . . . . .
Date
: July 2015
ii
ABSTRACT
The title of this paper is The Description of Theme in “The Kill Order” Novel by
James Dashner is about the story of Mark’s struggle to survive begins 13 years
before Thomas wakes up in a big box. Sun Flares have nearly destroyed the Earth.
The tale begins with Mark waking and shivering in the early dawn of his encampment
in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The teenaged Mark, his
girlfriend Trina, their friends Toad, Misty, and Darnell, together with army veterans
Alec and Lana, have formed something of a makeshift family and live together to
destroy a virus. The author presents the results of thinking about the theme implied in
the novel The Kill Order. Theme in the novel The Kill Order can be classified into
several different categories depending on the terms of which it is done.
Categorization of themes that will be presented below is based on the classification of
the level of primacy. They are Major Theme and Minor Theme. The discussion in this
paper based on the work of literature as a reference book that can support the ideas or
opinions of writer about this topic. After in the description, there is use theme in The
Kill Order novel. In working on this paper, the writer used research method such as
library research.
iii
ABSTRAK
Judul kertas karya ini adalah The Description of Theme in “The Kill Order” Novel
by James Dashner ini membahas perjuangan Mark untuk bertahan hidup di mulai 13
tahun sebelum Thomas bangun di sebuah kotak besar. Setelah Sun Flares hampir
menghancurkan bumi. Kisah ini di mulai dengan Mark bangun dan menggigil di awal
fajar di sebuah perkemahan di Pegunungan Appalachian Barat Carolina Utara.
Seorang remaja Mark, pacarnya Trina, teman – teman mereka Toad, Misty, dan
Darnell, bersama – sama dengan tentara veteran Alec dan Lana membentuk suatu
keluarga dan hidup bersama untuk memusnahkan suatu virus. Penulis menyampaikan
hasil pemikiran tentang tema yang tersirat di dalam novel The Kill Order. Tema di
dalam novel ini dapat digolongkan ke dalam beberapa kategori yang akan
dikemukakan berdasarkan penggolongan dilihat dari tingkat keutamaannya. Mereka
adalah Major Theme dan Minor Theme. Pembahasan dalam kertas karya ini
berpedoman pada beberapa buku sastra sebagai referensi yang dapat mendukung ide
atau pendapat penulis tentang topik ini. Setelah di deskripsikan, terdapat penggunaan
tema di dalam novel The Kill Order. Dalam mengerjakan tulisan ini penulis
menggunakan metode penelitian seperti penelitian perpustakaan.
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bismillaahirrahmaanirrahim.
First of all, I would like to thank and praise to the Almighty God Allah
SWT who has given me health and capability to finish this paper as my last
assignment to finish my study at Diploma III English Study Program University of
Sumatera Utara. And I present shalawat to Prophet Muhammad SAW as my good
example in my life and I hope his blessing in the beyond.
I would to express a deep gratitude, love, appreciation, and thanks to :
•
My beloved parents Goldy Zefanya Uthan and Sukma Pratiwi for their love
and patience, supporting me morally, spiritually, and financially in completing
this paper. Thanks for my family, my grandparents Tukul Sumarto and
Sariati for their love and always beside me since I was child. My beloved
•
aunty Tri Susartati for taking care of me and always accompany me.
•
Program, who gives me a lot of knowledge.
•
time in giving the correction and constructive critics in completing this paper.
•
of Sumatera Utara.
•
•
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. as the Head of Diploma III English Study
Drs. Siamir Marulafau M.Hum. as my supervisor. Thank you for valuable
Dr. Syahron Lubis M.A. as the Dean of Faculty Culture Studies University
My Reader Dr. Ridwan Hanafiah, M.A. for the knowledge and advice.
All lectures in Diploma III English Study Program for giving me advices and
knowledge.
All my friends in Faculty of Culture Studies.
v
•
My best friends, Nahrisyah, Dessy Siregar S.S., Nurhayani Syafitri
A.Md.Kep., Syafriani, Lailan, Wardah, and Ifa for their loyalty, love, and
support. Thank you for being my best friends who always care. And also
thank you to my close friends, Anggi Rosalina Simatupang, Shella
Burviana, Sarah Amalia, Siti Mulianita, Eva Purnama Sari, and Fitri
Rosmawati. Thanks for supporting me. Big thanks to Nanda Yustika Sari
•
and Jefry Andreas for helping me.
My thank to all my friends in Diploma III English Study Program SOLIDAS
2012 class A and B who I can not mention one by one. And thank you to all
my friends who know me well for being part of my life.
Finally, I do realize this paper still far from being perfect. Therefore, I welcome any
constructive, critics, and suggestions toward this paper.
Medan,
July 2015
The Writer,
Anglika Natasya Saras Dewi
RegNo : 122202048
vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION.....................................................
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION.................................................
ABSTRACT...................................................................................
ABSTRAK......................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Background of Study...........................................................
1.2 The Scope of Study.....................................................................
1.3 The Problem of Study.................................................................
1.4 The Objective of Study...............................................................
1.5 The Significance of Study...........................................................
1.6 The Method of Study..................................................................
1
3
3
3
4
4
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE...............................
5
3. THE DESCRIPTION
3.1 Friendship……….........................................................................
3.2 Love.............................................................................................
3.3 Violence.......................................................................................
3.4 Suffering......................................................................................
3.5 The Message of the Novel............................................................
14
17
19
20
22
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusion....................................................................................
4.2 Suggestion....................................................................................
24
26
REFERENCES................................................................................
APPENDICES
A. Biography of James Dashner.........................................................
B. Summary of the Novel...................................................................
vii
27
29
31