REBELLION AGAINST THE UNJUST AUTHORITY REFLECTED IN SUZANNE COLLINS’MOCKINGJAY (2010):
SOCIOLOGICAL CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
By:
RISKA CAHYANINGRUM A320090133
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
MOTTO
When dreams delayed in the past, make sure you begin to make it happen in the present and
future. (Anonymous)
Everyday do something that will inch you closer to be a better future. (Her Mother)
The diligent is grown from yourself, the diligent also depends on the willingness of yourself. The
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
v My beloved parents (Ibnu Kosim and Yulis Miyati)
v My big family (Syamsudin’s family and Robiyanto’s family)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Assalamu alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. The praise thanks to Allah SWT, the Lord of world who
gives me power and firmness in the finishing the research paper entitled Rebellion Against the
Unjust Authority Reflected in Suzzane Collins’ MOCKINGJAY Novel (2010): Sociological
Criticism to obtain bachelor degree.
During the arranging this research paper, the writer found difficulties and obstacles.
Therefore, in this opportunity the writer would like to deliver her gratitude to all of people who
have helped her to resolve problems in this research paper, they are:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko P, M. Hum as Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum, as the Head of English Education Department, who has allowed her to pour her ideas and opinions in this research paper.
3. Drs. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant who has helped in the accomplishing her research paper.
4. Siti Fatimah, S.Pd, M.Hum, as the second consultant who helped in the grammatical role of this research paper.
5. All lecturers in English Education Department who has shared their knowledge and experience.
6. Her beloved parents, “Bapak and Mama” who always give love, praying, support
and attention.
7. Her brothers and sister, “Rintan, Dhava and Fuguh” for praying and support.
8. Her best friends, “Risty, Nurirma, Vivi and Aning” for their praying, support and
solution.
9. Her lovely best friend, “Rossi” for praying, support and accompanied during
consultation.
Many weaknesses in this research paper, it is caused by the limitation of the writer’s
ability and knowledge. Therefore, this research paper needs some criticism and suggestion to
make it better.
Wassalamu alaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, 25 January 2014
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ……… i
APPROVAL ……… ii
ACCEPTANCE ……… iii
MOTTO ……… iv
DEDICATION ……… v
TESTIMONY ……… vi
ABSTRACT ……… vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……… viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ……… x
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of The Study ……… 1
B. Literature Review ……… 8
C. Problem Statement ……… 9
D. Objective of the Study ……… 9
E. Benefit of the Study ……… 9
F. Research Method ……… 10
G. Research Paper Organization ………... 11
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY A. Notion of Sociology of Literature ……….. 13
B. Major Principle of Sociology of Literature ……….. 15
C. Notion of Rebellion ……….. 17
D. Cause of Rebellion ……….. 19
E. The Effect of Rebellion ……… 20
F. Structural Elements of Novel ……….. 21
1. Character and Characterization ……….. 21
2. Setting ……….. 22
3. Point of View ……….. 22
4. Theme ……….. 24
5. Plot ……….. 25
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICAN SOCIETY AT THE EARLY 21ST CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ………. 28
B. Economy Aspect ………. 30
C. Political Aspect ………. 30
D. Science and Technology Aspect ………. 32
E. Cultural Aspect ………. 33
F. Religious Aspect ………. 36
G. Suzzane Collins ………. 37
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Elements ……… 39
1. Character and Characterization ……… 39
2. Setting ……… 58
3. Point of View ……….. 61
4. Plot ……… 61
5. Style ……… 65
6. Theme ……… 68
B. Discussion ……… 69
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS A. Sociological Analysis ofMockingjay ………... 72
1. Social Aspect ………. 72
2. Economy Aspect ………. 74
3. Political Aspect ………. 75
4. Science and Technology Aspect ……… 77
5. Cultural Aspect ………. 78
6. Religious Aspect ……… 79
B. Discussion ………. 81
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conlusion ………. 85
B. Suggestion ………. 86
C. Pedagogical Implication ………. 86
