THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST IN OSCAR WILDE’S AN IDEAL
HUSBAND (1895): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
PUTRI CHURATUL AZUNI A 320 080 238
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
APPROVAL
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST IN OSCAR WILDE’S AN IDEAL
HUSBAND (1895): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
PUBLICATION ARTICLES
by:
PUTRI CHURATUL AZUNI A 320 080 238
Approved to be examined
By Consultant team
Consultant I Consultant II
Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.
ACCEPTANCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST IN OSCAR WILDE’S AN IDEAL
HUSBAND (1895): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
Acceptance and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
The Board of Examiners
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S ( )
Chair Person
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd. ( )
Member I
Dean
Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there are no plagiarism of the
previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, expect those in which the writing was referred in the
manuscript and mentioned in bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony; hence I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, June 2012
MOTTO
Aku seperti prasangka hambaku.
(Q.S Al baqarah: 286)
Impossible is nothing, because impossible is I’m possible (The writer)
Life is never flat
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved parents “ayah&mamah” My lovely brothers and sister
My beloved boy friend
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillahhirrabbil’aalamin, This is the word said praise to Allah, the
most gracious, most Merciful, Compassionate for this protection, power and
guiding her in completing and finishing this research paper as a partial fulfillment
of the requirement of getting a Bachelor degree of Education in English
Department.
In accomplishing this research paper, the writer has got help, support, and
encouragement from many persons. Therefore, the writer would like to express
her gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S., as the first Consultant who always gives
guidance, valuable advices, information, and corrections during the
arrangement of this research paper
2. Nur Hidayat, SPd. as the second consultant, who has corrected this
research paper
3. Titis Setyabudi, M.Hum, the head of English Department, for
approving this research
4. Drs Sofyan Anif, M. Si, the Dean of School of Teacher training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
5. All of lecturers of English Departement for their guidance during her
6. Her great parents, ”ayah&mamah”, who never stop to give her their love, prayer, support and motivation
7. Her beloved brothers and sister, Ridho, Dhani& Azalea for jokes,
smile and support
8. Her lovely boy friend, Mas Yud, who is candidate husband, for the
sacrifice, patience and beautiful moment
9. All her friends in English Department, especially for F class
The last the writer wants to thank for the readers; hopefully this research
paper would be useful as the reference on descriptive study related to literary
works. The writer entirely realizes that her research paper is far from being
perfect.
Surakarta, June 2012
TABLE OF CONTENT
H. Research Paper Organization ... 8
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 10
A. Notion of Sociology of Literature ... 10
1. Sociology of The Writer ... 11
2. Sociology of The Society ... 12
3. Sociology of The Reader ... 12
C. Structural Elements of The Play ... 13
1. Characters and Characterization ... 13
2. Setting ... 13
3. Plot ... 14
4. Style ... 14
5. Theme ... 14
D. Theoretical Application ... 15
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ... 16
A. Social Aspect ... 16
1. Characters and characterization ... 29
2. Setting ... 39
3. Plot ... 40
5. Theme ... 46
B. Discussion ... 46
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ... 49
A. Aspect of Victorian Society ... 49
1. Social Aspect ... 50
2. Economic Aspect ... 52
3. Science and Technology Aspect ... 54
4. Political Aspect ... 55
5. Religious Aspect ... 56
6. Cultural Aspect ... 57
B. Discussion ... 58
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 62
A. Conclusion ... 62
B. Suggestion ... 58
BIBLIOGRAPHY ...
VIRTUAL REFERENCES ...
SUMMARY
PUTRI CHURATUL AZUNI. A.320 080 238. THE IMPORTANCE OF
TRUST IN OSCAR WILDE’S AN IDEAL HUSBAND (1895): A
SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012.
The objective of the study is to analyze the play based on its structural analysis and based on sociological analysis. This study is descriptive study. The
object of the study is Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband played for the first time in
London in 1895 in London.
The data sources are divided into two, namely primary data source and secondary data source. The primary is the play itself and secondary data source is other sources relating to the analysis such as author biography, books of literary theory and also sociological books. The method of data collection is literary research. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis
The conclusion of the study are as follows. First, based on the structural analysis, it is evident that in this play, Oscar Wilde suggests the idea that in the modern age trust is more important. In order to support the idea, Wilde built characters such as Sir Robert Chiltern and Mrs. Cheveley who get the wealth and power by hypocritical. Second based on the sociological analysis Wilde through
An Ideal Husband play reflects the condition of upper class in that time. Third, in An Ideal Husband Wilde wants to criticize the life style of the English people in
the late Victorian era.
Consultant I Consultant II
Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.
NIK. 410 NIK. 771
Dean
School of Teacher Trainning and Education Faculty Surakarta Muhammadiyah University
