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OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM
By :
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Submitted a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
In English Department
By:
NILA SARIE A 320 070 289
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM
by:
NILA SARIE A 320 070 289
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY(2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER Prepared and Arranged by:
NILA SARIE A 320 070 289
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on March 2011
1 . Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S. ( )
School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
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Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Sura karta,
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O T T O
T here are no secret to success. I t is the result of preparation, hard work and
learning from failures and experiences.
(T he W riter)
A llah tidak membebani seseorang melainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya.
I a mendapat pahala (dari kebajikan) yang di usahakannya dan ia mendapat
siksa (dari kejahatannya) yang di kerjakannya.
(A l. B aqarah: 286)
A friend is an angel who lifts us off our feet when our wings have trouble and
remembering how to fly.
(T he W riter)
B elieve in miracles but don’t depend on them.
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D E D I CAT I O N
T his paper is dedicated to:
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M y beloved father and mother who have sacrificed everything for me and
always support me with love, praying and trust.
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M y beloved brother and sister T hanks for always give a little smile to
me.
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M y beloved true love (K .F ).
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Allah SWT who has given the writer
a chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for Her to
finish it.
The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported,
guided, and helped Him in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum the head of English Department and Her
second consultant , who has permitted Her to write this research paper,
3. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant who has advised and guided
Her during the arrangement of this research paper.
4. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum as the second consultant who has
improved the research’s writing in order to make this research paper more
interesting to read in correct sentences.
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6. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
7. Her parents for giving prayers, loves, support, and spirit.
8. Her Sister M ira I saura and her brother tole “rizal” for support.
9. “P andawi’s G irls”, liliz, nana, ucup and milo for everything. The writer
cannot finish this research paper.
10.Someone who gives ungrudging help, support, love, and patience without
end (K .F ).
11.Her close friend “A .P . M ahardinata” for support and prayer.
12.Her friends who always support,”P u2t, J oko (J P ), M ini, D hek nur, dhek
ratih, M b. S isca, M uty” for being in her happiness and sadness.
13.All of Her friends in Taska 6 Boarding House: T itin, mb. Cha-cha, H eny,
N ila, luphy, tami, vandha, uzhie for the support and loves.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support
in finishing this report.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in
order to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and critics. The last, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for us.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb .
Surakarta, March 2011
ix SUMMARY
NILA SARIE . A320 070 289 . OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is to reveal how oppression against the poor are reflected in John Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and a Marxist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is John Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility released in 2008 in United King dom. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is Sense and Sensibility movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as the information about the director’s biography, websites, and the historical background of England in the early of twenty first century. The methods of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the important data, arranging the data based on category of elements of literature review , and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
T he outcome of the study shows in the following conclusion. First, based on the structural analysis, it is evident that in this movie, the dir ector conveys a message that the poor have the right to fight against the injustice, particularly committed by the rich. Second, this movie portrays the soc ial reality of England that the poor experiences oppression. This movie illustrates that the oppression toward the poor has lasted for a very long time since the time of Jane Austen. In this movie, Alexander criticizes that despite the progress, England was not quite successful in dealing with the disparity between the rich and the poor.
Key words: Oppression , the poor, Marxist Approach
Consultant I Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS.) (Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum)
Dean
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F. Benefit of the Study...6
G. Research Method ...7
1. Type of the Study... 7
2. Object of the Study... 7
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4. Technique of the Data Collection... 8
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ... 8
H. Research Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ... 10
A. Notion of Marxism... 10
B. Major principles of Marxist Theory...11
1. Dialectical Materialism ...11
2. Historical Materialism ...12
3. Alienation ...13
4. Class Struggle ...14
5. Revolution ...15
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 16
D. Theoretical Application………..24
CHAPTER III : THE SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF ENGLAND SOCIETY IN THE EARLY OF TWENTY FIRST CENTURY... 25
A. Social Aspect ... 25
B. Economic Aspect... 27
C. Political Aspect... 28
D. Science and Technology... 29
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F. Religious Aspect ... 31
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS... 33
A. Structural Elements ... 33
1. Narrative Element ... 33
a. Character and Characterization ... 33
b. Setting... 52
A. Marxist Perspective ... 83
1. Dialectical Materialism... 83
2. Historical Materialism ... 83
3. Alienation... 89
4. Class Struggle ... 91
5. Revolution...93
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CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 97 A. Conclusion... 97
B. Suggestion ... 98
