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TA BLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE OF TITLE ... i
STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY ... ii
STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION... iii
ADVISOR`S APPROVAL... iv
PAGE OF APPROVAL ... v
MOTTO ... vi
DEDICATION ... vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... ix
LIST OF FIGURES ... xii
LIST OF TABLES ... xvi
ABSTRACT ... xvii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ... 1
1.1 Background of the Study ... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem... 3
1.3 Scope of the Study ... 3
1.4 Objective of the Study ... 4
1.5 Significance of the Study ... 4
1.6 Thesis Organization ... 4
CHAPTER 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE... 6
2.1 Previous Research ... 6
2.2. Intrinsic Element ... 7
2.2.1 Character ... 7
2.2.2 Conflict ... 8
2.2.3 Plot ... 9
2.2.3 Setting ... 10
2.3 Extrinsic Element ... 10
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2.3.2 Ecranisation ... 11
CHAPTER 3. RESEARCH METHOD ... 13
3.1 Research Design ... 13
3.2 Source Data ... 13
3.3 Unit of Analysis... 13
3.4 Technique of Data Collection ... 13
3.5 Technique of Data Analysis ... 14
CHAPTER 4. DISCUSSION ... 15
4.1 General Description of Main Character ... 15
4.1.1 Strong ... 15
4.1.2 Tough... 17
4.1.3 Care ... 18
4.1.4 Sincere ... 19
4.1.5 Mature... 20
4.1.6 Patient ... 21
4.1.7 Loyal ... 22
4.1.8 Persistent... 23
4.1.9 Confident ... 25
4.1.10 Optimistic ... 26
4.1.11 Brave... 27
4.1.12 Trustworthy ... 28
4.1.13 Religious ... 29
4.1.14 Realistic ... 30
4.1.15 Straightforward ... 31
4.1.16 Sarcastic... 33
4.2 Plot ... 34
4.2.1 Exposition ... 35
4.2.2 Rising Action ... 37
4.2.3 Climax ... 41
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4.2.5 Resolution... 44
4.3 Conflict ... 45
4.3.1 Internal Conflict ... 45
4.3.2 External Conflict ... 47
4.3.2.1 Noah against Allie... 47
4.3.2.2 Noah agai st Allie’s other ... 50
4.3.2.3 Noah against his children ... 50
4.3.2.4 Noah against Doctor... 51
4.3.2.5 Noah against Nurse ... 52
4.4 Settings ... 53
4.4.1 Setting of Time ... 53
4.4.2 Setting of Place... 58
4.4.3 Setting of Social ... 62
4.4 Ecranisation in The Notebook ... 64
CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 75
5.1 Conclusion ... 75
5.2 Suggestion ... 76
BIBLIOGRAPHY... 77
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4.1.1 Strong... 16
Figure 4.1.1A Strong ... 16
Figure 4.1.1B Strong ... 16
Figure 4.1.1C Strong ... 16
Figure 4.1.2 Tough ... 17
Figure 4.1.2A Tough... 17
Figure 4.1.3 Care ... 18
Figure 4.1.4 Sincere ... 19
Figure 4.1.4A Sincere ... 20
Figure 4.1.5 Mature ... 21
Figure 4.1.5A Mature ... 21
Figure 4.1.6 Patient ... 22
Figure 4.1.6A... 22
Figure 4.1.7 ... 23
Figure 4.1.7A... 23
Figure 4.1.8 Persistent... 24
Figure 4.1.8A Persistent ... 24
Figure 4.1.8B Persistent ... 25
Figure 4.1.8C Persistent ... 25
Figure 4.1.9 Confident ... 26
Figure 4.1.9A Confident ... 26
Figure 4.1.10 Optimistic ... 27
Figure 4.1.10A Optimistic... 27
Figure 4.1.11 Brave... 28
Figure 4.1.12 Trustworthy... 29
Figure 4.1.12A Trustworthy ... 29
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Figure 4.1.14A Realistic ... 31
Figure 4.1.14B Realistic... 31
Figure 4.1.15 Straightforward ... 32
Figure 4.1.15A Straightforward ... 33
Figure 4.1.15B Straightforward... 33
Figure 4.1.16 Sarcastic ... 33
Figure 4.1.16A Sarcastic ... 34
Figure 4.2.1 Exposition ... 35
Figure 4.2.1A Exposition ... 36
Figure 4.2.1B Exposition ... 36
Figure 4.2.1C Exposition ... 36
Figure 4.2.1D Exposition... 36
Figure 4.2.2 Rising Action ... 38
Figure 4.2.2A Rising Action... 38
Figure 4.2.2B Rising Action... 38
Figure 4.2.2C Rising Action... 38
Figure 4.2.2D Rising Action ... 39
Figure 4.2.2E Rising Action ... 39
Figure 4.2.2F Rising Action ... 39
Figure 4.2.2G Rising Action ... 39
Figure 4.2.2H Rising Action ... 41
Figure 4.2.2I Rising Action ... 41
Figure 4.2.2J Rising Action... 41
Figure 4.2.2K Rising Action ... 41
Figure 4.2.2L Rising Action ... 41
Figure 4.2.2M Rising Action ... 41
Figure 4.2.3 Climax ... 42
Figure 4.2.3A Climax... 42
Figure 4.2.3B Climax... 42
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Figure 4.2.4 Falling Action ... 43
Figure 4.2.4A Falling Action ... 43
Figure 4.2.5 Resolution... 44
Figure 4.2.5A Resolution ... 44
Figure 4.2.5B Resolution ... 45
Figure 4.2.5C Resolution ... 45
Figure 4.3.1 Internal Conflict... 45
Figure 4.3.1A Internal Conflict ... 46
Figure 4.3.1B Internal Conflict ... 46
Figure 4.3.1C Internal Conflict... 47
Figure 4.3.2.1 Noah against Allie ... 48
Figure 4.3.2.1A Noah against Allie ... 48
Figure 4.3.2.1B Noah against Allie ... 49
Figure 4.3.2.1C Noah against Allie ... 49
Figure 4.3.2.3 Noah against his children ... 51
Figure 4.3.2.3A Noah against his children... 51
Figure 4.3.2.4 Noah against Doctor... 52
Figure 4.3.2.4A Noah against Doctor ... 52
Figure 4.3.2.5 Noah against Nurse ... 53
Figure 4.3.2.5A Noah against Nurse... 53
Figure 4.4.1.1 Morning ... 54
Figure 4.4.1.3 June 6th, 1940 ... 55
Figure 4.4.1.3A June 6th, 1940... 55
Figure 4.4.1.4 Before Noon... 56
Figure 4.4.1.4A Before Noon ... 56
Figure 4.4.1.5 Dinner Time ... 56
Figure 4.4.1.5A Dinner Time... 56
Figure 4.4.1.6 Anniversary day/Night... 57
Figure 4.4.2.1 Creekside Extended Care Facility/Nursing Home... 59
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Figure 4.4.2.3 The Neuse River Festival/The Night Carnival... 60
Figure 4.4.2.4 Noah’s house/The Wi dsor Pla tatio ... 61
Figure 4.4.2.5 Brices Creek/The Creek ... 61
Figure 4.4.3.1 Low Class Society ... 62
Figure 4.4.3.1A Low Class Society ... 62
Figure 4.4.3.1B Low Class Society ... 62
Figure 4.4.3.1C Low Class Society ... 62
Figure 4.4.3.2 High Class Society ... 63
Figure 4.4.3.2A High Class Society ... 63
Figure 4.4.3.2B High Class Society ... 64
Figure 4.5.1 Character ... 65
Figure 4.5.1A Character ... 65
Figure 4.5.1B Character ... 66
Figure 4.5.1C Character ... 66
Figure 4.5.1D Character... 67
Figure 4.5.2 Plot... 68
Figure 4.5.2A Plot ... 68
Figure 4.5.2B Plot ... 69
Figure 4.5.2C Plot ... 69
Figure 4.5.2D Plot ... 70
Figure 4.5.2E Plot... 70
Figure 4.5.2F Plot... 70
Figure 4.5.2G Plot ... 70
Figure 4.5.3 Conflict ... 71
Figure 4.5.3A Conflict ... 71
Figure 4.5.4.1 Setting... 72
Figure 4.5.4.1A Setting ... 72
Figure 4.5.4.1B Setting ... 72
Figure 4.5.4.2 Setting... 73
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1 General Description of Noah in The Notebook novel and film ... 15
Table 4.2.1 Exposition in The Notebook novel and film ... 35
Table 4.2.2 Rising Action in The Notebook novel and film... 37
Table 4.2.1 Climax in The Notebook novel and film ... 41
Table 4.2.4 Falling Action in The Notebook novel and film ... 43
Table 4.2.5 Resolution in The Notebook novel and film ... 44
Table 4.3.2 External Conflicts in The Notebook novel and film ... 47
Table 4.4.1 Setting of Time in The Notebook novel and film ... 53
Table 4.4.2 Setting of Place in The Notebook novel and film ... 58
