THE CONFUSION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION REFLECTED IN HANIF
KUREISHI’S
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA
(1990):
A SEXUAL ORIENTATION THEORY
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Particular Fulfillment of the Requirements for getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
Proposed by:
WIWIK MEGAWATI
A320100221
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
TESTIMONY
In this opportunity the researcher states that, there is no proposed work before
which is same with this research, to get bachelor degree in a certain university as long
as the writer know, there is also no work or idea that ever been written or published
by other people except referred written in this research paper and mentioned in the
bibliography.
If it is prove there is be something wrong in statement above, the researcher
will be responsible truly.
Surakarta, January 2014
The researcher
MOTTO
There is no the best result if there is no hard work.
(The Researcher)
DEDICATION
All this research paper is dedicated to:
1. Allah SWT. Thanks always protecting
and guiding me.
2. My Beloved Parents.
3. My Beloved Sister
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulilahirobil’alamin. Praise to Allah SWT, the Almighty God for
blessing and guiding the writer in conducting this research paper. THE CONFUSION
OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION REFLECTED IN HANIF KUREISHI’S THE BUDDHA
OF SUBURBIA (1990): A SEXUAL ORIENTATION THEOTY, as a partial fulfillment
of requirement for getting bachelor degree in English Department in Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta.
The researcher would like to express the sincere gratitude for all people
who give the contribution to make this research paper more completely. Without their
contribution the researcher is impossible to finish it. In this opportunity, the
researcher would like to express the gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum, the Dean of the School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat H, Ph.D., the Head of English Department for the permit of
this research,
3. Dr. M.Thoyibi, M.S, the first consultant who has guided and advices during
the arrangement of this research from the beginning until the end,
4. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, the second consultant has guided and advices during the
5. Agus Wijayanto Ph.D, the Academic Consultant of Teacher Training and
Education,
6. Her beloved parents, “Sumin and Katinem” for giving love, support,
motivation, prayer and expense. So the researcher can finish this research,
7. Her beloved sister “Adelia Dwi Rahma” for prayer and help.
8. Her best friends “Iyah, Siska, Gayuh, Henny, Ayuk, Bela, Ratna, Ika, Mey,
Risa, Eka, Lilis, Yuni” for laugh, companies, help and support. The writer
never forget the beautiful memories when we have spent together,
9. Her beloved friends in English Department in UMS especially in “The
Sobalobaleko Theatre”, “Ade, Wulan, Indah, Erni, Nana, Anisa, Nur,
Maratina, Lia, Aryani, Ajeng, Bryan, Iqbal, Ganang, Dimas etc” for
happiness, help, togetherness, and
10.All her friends and all participants that cannot mentioned one by one.
This research paper is far from being good and perfect, because the
researcher has limited capability. Therefore, the researcher would like to say
thanks for the opinion, suggestion and criticism to make better. The researcher
hopes this research paper would give useful and benefit for the readers.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, January, 2014
ABSTRACT
WIWIK MEGAWATI. A. 320.100.221. THE CONFUSION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION REFLECTED IN HANIF KUREIHSI’S THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA (1990): A SEXUAL ORIENTATION THEORY. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2014
The aim of this research is to analyze how the confusion of sexual orientation expressed in the novel, to analyze the cause of the confusion expressed in the novel and to analyze the confusion of sexual orientation by using a sexual orientation theory. This research is a qualitative research.
Technique of analyzing data is descriptive analysis. The method of collecting data are (1) reading the novel repeatedly and understanding the content. (2) Giving marks to particular parts both primary and secondary data sources. (3) Taking notes for important parts both primary and secondary data sources. (5) Classifying the data into categories and developing them into a good unity. (6) Drawing conclusion and formulate its pedagogical implication.
Based on the sexual orientation theory analysis, it can be concluded that the major character often find the confusion in determining his sexual orientation whether homo, hetero or bisexual. There are some expressions of the confusion sexual orientation seen from homosexual, heterosexual and bisexual perspective. The confusion caused by environment, divorce, religion and spirituality
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITTLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
ABSTRACT ... ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... x
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 7
C. Problem Statement ... 9
D. Limitation of the Study ... 9
F. Benefit of the Study ... 10
G. Research Method ... 11
H. Research Paper Organization... 13
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY A. A Sexual Orientation Theory ... 14
1. Homosexual ... 15
2. Heterosexual ... 18
3. Bisexual ... 19
B. The Confusion of Sexual Orientation ... 20
1. Environment ... 21
2. Identity Development and Confusion ... 22
3. Family Relationship ... 24
4. Society and Culture ... 25
5. Religion and Spirituality ... 26
C. Structural Elements of the Novel... 27
1. Character and Characterization ... 27
2. Setting ... 28
3. Plot ... 29
4. Point of View ... 30
5. Theme ... 32
D. Theoretical Application ... 33
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Elements ... 35
1. Character and Characterization ... 35
a. Major Character ... 35
c. Plausability ... 72
4. Point of View ... 73
5. Style ... 73
a. Grammatical Structures ... 73
b. Sentence Construction ... 74
c. Diction ... 75
d. Figurative Language... 75
6. Theme ... 80
CHAPTER IV: A SEXUAL ORIENTATION THEORY ANALYSIS
A. A Sexual Orientation Theory Analysis ... 83
1. Homosexuality ... 84
2. Heterosexuality ... 86
3. Bisexuality ... 91
B. The Expression of Sexual Orientation ... 92
1. Homosexual Perspective ... 95
2. Heterosexual Perspective ... 97
3. Bisexual Perspective ... 99
C. The Cause of the Confusion ... 100
1. Environment ... 101
a. Home ... 101
b. School ... 105
c. Society ... 107
d. Workplace ... 110
2. Divorce ... 114
3. Religion and Spirituality ... 116
D. Discussion ... 119
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ... 124
B. Suggestion ... 127
