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COURT CONSPIRACY IN CAPITALISTIC SOCIETY IN
JOHN GIRSHAM’S
THE RUNAWAY JURY(1996):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by
DODI BANGUN RAHARJO
A 320 100 271
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
COURT CONSPIRACY IN CAPITALISTIC SOCIETY IN
JOHN GIRSHAM’S
THE RUNAWAY JURY(1996):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
Presented by:
DODI BANGUN RAHARJO A. 320 100 271
Approved by
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
COURT CONSPIRACY IN CAPITALISTIC SOCIETY IN JOHN
GIRSHAM’S THE RUNAWAY JURY (1996): A MARXIST CRITICISM
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
by
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TESTIMONY
I hereby testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a university, nor there are opinions masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript, mentioned in literary review and bibliography.
Hence, later if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony; I will hold full responsibility.
Surakarta, Juni 2014
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MOTTO
I am living a dream I never want to wake up (c. ronaldo)
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new (Albert Einstein)
Success is not measured by wealth, success is an achievement that we want
(anonim)
Kekalahan hanya membuatmu semakin terpuruk, berusahalah untuk menang
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all, the writer would like deliver his grateful to The Almighty God, Allah SWT for His grace, guidance, and mercy, so the writer, at last, is able to
complete his research entitled “
COURT
CONSPIRACY
IN
CAPITALISTIC SOCIETY
IN JOHN GIRSHAM’S
THE
RUNAWAY JURY
(1996): A MARXIST CRITICISM
Subsequently, the completion of this undertaking could not have been possibly done without the participation and assistance of so many people whose names may not all be enumerated. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However, the writer would like to express his deep appreciation and indebtedness particularly to the following:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat, Ph. D. as the Chief of English Education Department and also as the academic consultant who gives academic guidance, advices, and support during his study in the university and as the second consultant, for her grammar guidance, advice, and suggestion and also as a new chief of English Education Department.
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4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed. as the third examiner for advice and suggestion,
5. All of DEE’s lecturers, for their knowledge, patience, and guidance.
6. His beloved parents (Darsono and Eko Puji Lestari) and my sister (Dina Septiani) for all spirit, prayer, and wish,
7. His grandpa K.Maolan and his aunt, “ T. Dwi, T. Tanti, T. Ari, B. Aas, B.
Dwi, M. Ika, M. Eni ” for spirit to get stronger than before,
8. Yaa mubasysyirol qolbi, Tiarani Rakhmatika Isti, for all joys and untiring encouragement,
9. His best friends, especially Alex’s n friend (Agung Ryota, Kiyoshi Danang, Rizal Atsushi) and step sisters (Ajeng, Ami, Anita, Novi), for their untiring help, support, cooperation, and unceasing encouragement,
10.His friends,”Ari, Dab, Martin, Menco, Dmen, Mengi, Cing, Kipli, Inas,
Pya, Fera, Riris, Heri, Acep,” for the lovely hug, supports, and motivation,
11.All DEE’s students, especially for students’ 2010 academic year, thanks
for unstoppable spirit during our study at college,
The writer realizes that there are many inadequacies in this study. Thus, any constrictive suggestion is welcome for research development in the university.
Surakarta, Juni 2014 Sincerely yours
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DEDICATION
proudly dedicated to:
His beloved Mom and Dad
His cherished Sister
HIS
inseparable friends
His adorable lover
and
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SUMMARY
DODI BANGUN RAHARJO. A 320 100 271. COURT CONSPIRACY IN CAPITALISTIC SOCIETY IN JOHN GIRSHAM’S THE RUNAWAY JURY (1996): A MARXIST CRITICISM. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA.
This research aims at analyzing court conspiracy in capitalistic society in John Girsham’s The Runaway Jury by using Marxist Criticism. The major problem in this research is how court conspiracy is reflected in John Girsham’s The Runaway Jury. The research consists of two objectives: analyzing the novel based on structural elements and analyzing the novel based on Marxist Criticism. This study uses qualitative research. The object of the study is The Runaway Jury novel written by John Girsham. There are two kinds of data source: primary and secondary. The primary data source is the text of the novel John Girsham’s The Runaway Jury and the secondary data sources are some books and article related to the subject. The method of collecting data in the research is library research by summarizing, paraphrasing, and documenting the data. In analyzing the data, the writer applies descriptive analysis. The results of the research are as follows.
First, based on structural analysis, it is apparent that this novel contains a moral mesage that sometimes the trial is not always fair; the upper class can set the law because the law can be purchased. Second, based on Marxist analysis, this novel depicts the struggle of bribes and threats.
Keywords: conspiracy, threat, court, lawsuit, cigarette, jury. Consultant I
Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S. NIK. 410
Consultant II
Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D. NIK. 727
Dean
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CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION A.Background of the Study ………1
B.Literature Review ………...………... 5
C.Problem Statement ……….…… 6
D.Limitation of the Study ……….………. 6
E. Objectives of the Study ……….………. 6
F. Benefit of the Study ………... 7
G.Research Method ………... 7
H.Research Paper Organization ………. 9
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3. Alienation ………. 12
4. Class Struggle ………... 12
5. Revolution ……….13
C. Notion of Conspiracy ………...……….. 13
D. Structural Element of Novel ………...……… 14
1. Character and Characterization ……… 14
2. Setting ………..………….………… 14
3. Plot ……… 15
4. Style ……….. 15
5. Point of View ……….………….. 16
6. Theme ………...……… 16
CHAPTER III : SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A. Social Aspect ……….. 18
B. Economic Aspect ……… 20
C. Political Aspect ………..…… 21
D. Cultural Aspect ………...……… 22
E. Religious Aspect ………. 23
F. Science and Technology Aspect ………. 24
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Elements ………..……….. 26
1. Character and Characterization ………….……..………… 26
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6. Theme ……….………….……… 43
B. Discussion ……….……….. 43
CHAPTER V : MARXIST ANALYSIS A. Marxist Analysis ………..………. 46
1. Dialectical Materialsm ………..………….. 46
2. Historical Materialsm ………..……… 47
3. Alienation ……….……..…………. 48
4. Class Struggle ………..………... 49
5. Revolution ………...………….50
B.Discussion ……….. 51
CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ………. 54
B.Suggestion ………...………... 55
C.Pedagogical Implication ………. 55 BIBLIOGRAPHY
