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EXCLUSIVISM REFLECTED IN J.K. ROWLING’S
THE CASUAL VACANCY NOVEL (2012):
A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by:
IMPIAN NOPITASARI A320090030
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous
literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of university, nor there
are opinions of masterpiece which has been written or published by others, except
those which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mention in literature
review and bibliography. If only there is any incorrectness proved in the future in my
statements above, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, May 2013
The Researcher
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MOTTO
“So, with every difficulty there is relief; verily with every difficulty there is relief.”
―Q.S. Alam Nasyrah: 5-6
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
“Senadyan namung ngadhep watu, nanging atiku manteb ngadhep guru.” ― Bambang Ekalaya
“Don’t spend your life without writing!”
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1.
Allah SWT
2.
Kanjeng Nabi Muhammad SAW
3.
Her beloved parents
4.
Her lovely brothers and sisters
5.
Her wonderful friends, teachers, and
Assalamualaikum W
researcher mercy opportunity to accomplish t
the researcher is capable of finishing the rese
EFLECTED IN J.K. ROWLING’S THE CA
A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE. W
researcher to finish it. She would like to ex
ies that have helped, supported, guided, advised
h paper, they are:
ibi, M.S, as the first consultant, who gives the re
tion, and discussion in completing this researc
rer who makes the researcher interested in litera
S. Pd, M.Hum, as the second consultant of
consultant of the researcher, who has given th
idance to improved on writing this research pa
Nugroho, M.Hum, as the third examiner, wh
s in completing this research paper.
majesty of universe,
h this research paper.
esearch paper entitled
CASUAL VACANCY
Without Him, it is
express her sincerest
sed, and suggested her
e researcher guidance,
arch paper and as the
erature.
of research paper and
the researcher helps,
paper. She is the best
4. Lecturers of English Department Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta:
Bu Dwi, Bu Dewi, Pak Fitri, Pak Titis, Pak Giri, Bu Susi, Pak Azhari, Pak Nur
Hidayat, Bu Syahara, Bu Laila, Pak Maryadi, Pak Totok, Pak Joko, Almh. Bu
Khuzaimah who have given her knowledge, supports and experience.
5. Her Beloved parents, Ibu Purtiningsih (she is the best mom ever), Bapak Sujoto
(he is a good partner in discussing Javanese writing).
6. Her lovely brother Dian Heri Marhendro (he is good financial donator for her),
her sister in law, Wary Sugiarsih (she is waiting for her first child, be a good
boy, kid).
7. Her adored big family, her best uncles Pakdhe Jum, Oom Yunus, Oom Warto,
her best aunts Budhe Eni and Tutung and her best cousins Mbak Farida (her
partner in collecting novel), Mas Faisal (her friend in discussing future) Mbak
Risa (her talkactive cousin), The Geniuses Dhik Angga, Dhik Calvin and Dhik
Reyhan (be an amazing scientist Bro).
8. Her old Brothers and Sisters in MUEC: Kang Rinto, Mas Adi, Mas Erick, Mas
Aris, Mas Ridho, Mbak Ani, Kang Amir, Mas Wastu, Mas Bin, Mas Safri, Mas
Wilson, Teh Aniq, Mbak Sitkom, Mbak Nia, Mas Yoga, Mbak Yulia, Mbak
Sasha, Mbak Tiny, Mbak Blondhe, Mas Burhan, Mas Athur, Mas Asep, Mbak
Oktri, Mbak Ika, Mbak Arsih, Mbak Didi, Mbak Tata, Mbak Wida, Mbak Puji,
Mbak Yani, Mbak Siti Aminah for their love and joke, they have been coloring
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9. Special brothers in MUEC: Mas Burhan and Mas Erick (they are good
motivator for the researcher in any condition).
10. Her beloved friends in MUEC: Mega, Ririn, Zuhri (trio kurcaci), Aisyah (her
best donator), Kautsar, Rijal, Novel, Firman, Taufik, Fajar, Hanggara (the elected
gentlemen), Yulia, Mitha, Devi, Dyah, Aya, Naya, Azmi, Gayuh, Linda, Vita,
Arifah, Ajeng, Anna, Emma, Novi, Tika, Wuri, Yuzky, Ivta, Wahyu, Aris,
Latifah, Berta, Bethet, Handoko, Dewi, Bayu, Vika, Dian Estu, Nuryanto, Iqbal,
Dian Rifai, Ibnu, Shonnif, Chandra, Dieta, Ratna, Cakra, Wury kecil, Rizal, Ida,
Naya kecil, Mayya, Maunah, Rezky, Enka, Rendra, Iqbal kecil. She thanks for
the support, sharing, spirit, story, craziness, laugh, jokes, and sweet moments.
She hopes that they will always be best friends and remembering each other.
11. Her partner in crime: her brother Kang Amir, her sister Mbak Oktri, (they are
legend for her), Linda (her best sister in boarding house), Vita (she often
accompany her in writing discussion and sleeping in MUEC office), Iqbal and
Dieta (her crazy friends in watching movie).
12. Her best friend in campus: Triyatun “Kak Tri”, Endah, Ima, Tia, Eni, Nia (they
are good friends and sisters she ever has, many sweet moments record in her
memory. She will miss them indeed.
13. All her friends in English Department. Her friends in Class A: Agung, Anisa,
Desi, Heni, Kliwon, Vista, Devi, etc. Her friends in Drama Performance and
14. Her loyal friends in MTL Group: Ratih, Iyka, Silvi, Pika, Yanita, Yholanda,
Tiwik, Alit, Triya, Isna, Novia, Melanie, Ary, Dinda, Fitra, Havid, Yogi. She
thanks for the moment spent with them.
15. Her lovely friends in Solo Writing Discussion: Bunda Astuti, Faqih, Ayu,
Mbak Yessita. Komunitas Sastra Pawon: Mas Yudhi, Mbak Puitri, Mbak Indah,
Mas Gunawan, Mister Han Gagas, Mbak Sanie, Mbak Fanny, Mas Maulana, Mas
Arif, Mas Lasinta, Mbak Kinanthi, Mas Miftah, Mas Ngadiyo, Mas Rio, Mas
Andri S., Mas Lukas Jono, for giving her a lot of experiences in writing.
16. Her amazing friends “Indonesian Writers”: her beloved seniors: Pak Tandi
Skober, Pak Saut Poltak Tambunan, Pak Hermawan Aksan, Pak Kaspul
Darmawi, her brothers and sisters: Mas Nikotopia (he is an amzing motivator for
her), Eva from Padang Sidimpuan and Josua from Pematang Siantar, Mbak Valin
from Medan (she always give her support in finishing her research paper), Alfian
Daniear, Mbak Widi, Pramono (her crazy friends), Mbak Naminist, Mas Chogah,
Mas Hilal, Ayka, Ayarumi, Ely Rachma, Kamal, and other friends.
17. The Casual Vacancy Lovers: she thanks to their help in finding a good original
novel and becomes good consultant for her.
18. Her friends in Javanese Writing Club: Gayuh R. Saputro, Zuly Kristanto (her
best friends and best critics for her), Dani Arfa Nugraha, Mbak Dhea, Mas Betara
Kawie, Budhe Sulistyawati, Pakdhe Ahmad Jalidu, and Pak Soegito H.S.
19. Her soulmates: Reddy and Typer. They always accompany her wherever she
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Last but not least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, who have
supported her to finish the research paper and also to start her future.
The researcher realizes that this paper is far for being perfect. Therefore, the
constructive suggestion and criticism will be accepted to improve this research
paper. She expects that this research paper would help and beneficial the other
researchers who are interested in studying literature and other people who read it.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, May 2013
The researcher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE………... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... xii
SUMMARY ... xvii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 8
C. Problem Statement ... 9
D. Limitation of the Study ... 9
E. Objective of the Study ... 9
F. Benefit of the Study ... 9
G. Research Method ... 10
1. Type of the Study ... 10
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3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ... 11
4. Technique of the Data Collection ... 11
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ... 12
H. Research Paper Organization ... 12
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 14
A. Sociology of Literature ... 14
B. Perspective of Sociology of Literature ... 16
1. Literary Work as the Social Document ... 16
2. Literary Work as the Reflection of Social Situation of the Writer 17 3. Literary Work as the Manifestation of Historical Moment ... 18
C. Notion of Exclusivism ... 19
c. Types of Prejudice and Discrimination ... 22
d. Political Exclusivism ... 23
1. Dehumanization ... 23
2. Stigma ... 23
3. Self-Worth, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing ... 24
4. Stereotype Threat ... 24
5. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy ... 24
F. Structural Elements of Novel ... 24
1. Character and Characterization ... 24
2. Setting ... 25
3. Plot ... 25
4. Point of View ... 26
5. Style ... 27
6. Theme ... 28
G. Theoretical Application ... 28
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE ENGLISH SOCIETY IN THE LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY AND THE BEGINNING OF TWENTY FIRST CENTURY ... 29
A. Social Aspect ... 29
B. Economic Aspect ... 37
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1. Character and Characterization ... 50
a. Major Character ... 50
6. Theme ... 91
B. Discussion ... 91
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ... 95
A. Sociological Analysis ... 95
1. Social Aspect ... 95
2. Economic Aspect... 99
3. Political Aspect ... 100
4. Science and Technology Aspect ... 101
5. Cultural Aspect ... 102
6. Religious Aspect ... 104
B. Discussion ... 105
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 109
A. Conclusion ... 109
B. Suggestion ... 110
C. Pedagogical Implication ... 110
BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 113
VIRTUAL REFERENCE ... 115
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IMPIAN NOPITASARI. A320090030. EXCLUSIVISM REFLECTED IN J.K. ROWLING’S THE CASUAL VACANCY NOVEL (2012): A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
This Study is about Exclusivism. The problem of this study is how
exclusivisim expressed in the The Casual Vacancy novel. The objectives of this study
are to identify the characteristic of exclusivism in The Casual Vacancy novel, to describe exclusivism in The Casual Vacancy novel, and to reveal the necessity for J.K. Rowling to address exclusivism.
The object of the study is The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. It used sociological perspective. This study belongs to qualitative research. In this method, there are two types of data source, namely primary and secondary data source. The primary data source is the novel and the secondary data is other material related to the study. Both data are collected through library research and analyzed by descriptive analysis.
The result of the study shows the following conclusions. First, based on the
structural analysis it is clear that in The Casual Vacancy novel, J.K Rowling delivers
message that exclusivism can lead to exploitation and oppression. Second, based on the sociological analysis, it is apparent that there is a strong relation between this novel and the social reality in England in early twenty first century.
