The Analysis Of Main Characters In Nicholas Sparks’ Novel “The Notebook”

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THE ANALYSIS OF MAIN CHARACTERS IN NICHOLAS

SPARKS’ NOVEL “THE NOTEBOOK”

A PAPER

BY

AGRENY MELISA SIMAMORA

REG. NO. 092202021

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It has been proved by Supervisor,

NIP. 19610204 198601 2 001 Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum

Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English

Approved by

Head of Diploma III English Study Program,

NIP. 19521126198112 1 001 Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.

Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatra

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Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the D-III Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera.

The examination is held on June 2012

Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera Dean,

NIP. 19511013197603 1 001 Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.

Board of Examiners Signature

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ABSTRACT

The title of this paper is The Analysis of The Main Characters in Nicholas Sparks’ Novel The Notebook. In this paper, the writer will analyze about novel

The Notebook who written by Nicholas Sparks. He is an American author known for his novel filled with romance that is not fictional. The novel was later adapted into a popular romance film. The story is interesting to be analyzed because of the love story who are very strong. All the attempts of the characters to keep their deep love on each other. They show the readers that nothing can be disturb their love. Many readers will not understand the propose of the author without knowing the elements pictured on the main and major characters. Therefore, the problem of this study are the elements presented on the events done by the characters.

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ABSTRAK

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First, I want to express my gratitude, tribute, and honor to Jesus Christ who has blessed me with health and capability to finish this paper in order to fulfill one of the requirements to finish my study at English Diploma Study Program, University of North Sumatera.

Second, I would also to thank you so much to my beloved Dad, and Mom, because their great love and care to me, I can do all this paper well. And to my beloved brother, Suandry (Imon) who loves me and helps me whenever I need his help. And to all my families, I love you.

Third, I would also to thank the Dean of Faculty of Literature Studies, Drs. Syahron Lubis M.A. I also thank to the supervisor, Dra. Persadanta Br.Karo,M.Hum who has guided me to finish this paper, and to the reader, Dr. Matius C.A.Sembiring, M.A who has helped me to fix this paper.

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Thank you for our time together during this moment. Hopefully we all success 

So many thanks to all the people in my life who have been willing to help and be a special person. I can not say one by one, but deep in my heart I am very greatful to you all 

Thank you…

Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect. Therefore, I welcome any constructive critics and suggestions towards this paper.

Medan, 2012

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The Analysis Of Main Characters In Nicholas Sparks’ Novel “The Notebook”