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SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS
IN PAOLO COELHO’S
THE ALCHEMIST
NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfilment of
The Requirement for Bachelor Degree in English Department
Presented by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A.320 090 099
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS
IN PAOLO COELHO’S
THE ALCHEMIST
NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
Approved to be examined
by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A 320 090 099
Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS
IN PAOLO COELHO’S
THE ALCHEMIST
NOVEL (1992):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by:
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
A 320 090 099
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On March, 2013
Team Examiner:
1. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(First Consultant) ( )
2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum.
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TESTIMONY
In this occasion, the researcher testifies 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 other, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript and literature review and bibliography.
If it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, hence the researcher will hold totally responsible.
Surakarta, March 2013
ILMAM DANI FARIZI
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MOTTO
Jangan kau risau akans uksesmu. Sukses bukan Tuhanmu
tapi Tuhan adalah suksesmu
(The Researcher)
Keraslah pada dirimu maka hidup akan lunak
kepadamu,tapi bila kau lunak pada dirimu maka hidup
akan keras kepadamu (Andre Wongso)
Orang luar biasa adalah mereka yang bermimpi
luarbiasa. Bertindak luar biasa dan beribadah luar
biasa.
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DEDICATION
This research paper is proudly dedicated to:
Allah SWT who makes miracle in our lives
His beloved family; Bapak Didik, Ibu Bikha, Ririn, Dinda, Helya
His beloved women Hanie and all friends for his patients, supports and prayer
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise to Allah SWT, the lord of the life who
gives guidance and blessing to the researcher so he is able to finish this research paper entitled “SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S
THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL(1992): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
APPROACH”.
In conducting this research paper, the researcher gets some help from many people. On this occasion, the researcher would like to express his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following:
1. Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, M.Si, as the headmaster of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the dean of School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Titis Setyabudi, SS., M.Hum, as the head of English Department and as the second consultant, who has given correction, suggestion, and advice patiently and wisely.
4. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Humas the first consultant, who has given encouragement and guidance in doing and finishing the paper.
5. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrumas academic consultant in the thesis and Mentor in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for patients and guidance.
6. His beloved parents Bapak & Ibu, for love, guidance, affection, pray, and motivation.
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8. His beloved women. Hanik Musyarofah who accompanied the researcher to finish this research. Thanks for her love and advice.
9. Thanks for his Solo family Mas arul and mbak Dini. for their support and kindness.
10.His beloved friends in His Pabelan home (Pak Jamin, Bu Parni,Mas Joko. Mbak Wiwiek, Wahyu, Mas Rendie, Mas Figur, Mas Rukan,
Eko, Dandi, Miko). for giving her time to share, support, and making his day colorful.
11.His best friends (Ririn, Rini, Dyan, Dita, Bekti. Lia, Ila, Mira, Bagas, Aziz, Ahmad, Aziz Wira, Agung, Tari, Erni, and Aji). for their support and their friendship.
12.His beloved friends in Entrepreneur Community (EU & TDA). for friendship and sharing of knowledge. Becoming next millionaires.
13.Hislovely friends in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for their cooperation and faith.
14.And to all of people who made this research paper completed.
The researcher realizes that this research having many lacks and still far from being perfect. However, the researcher hopes that this research paper will be useful for the readers who want to develop their knowledge.Therefore, supportive criticism and suggestion are needed to make this research paper better.
Surakarta, March 2013 The researcher,
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... viii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study... 1
B. Literature Review ... 6
C. Problem Statement ... 9
D. Limitation of the Study ... 9
E. Objectives of the Study ... 10
F. Benefit of the Study ... 10
G. Research Method ... 11
H. Paper Organization ... 13
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B. Basic Concept of Individual Psychology ... 21
1. Fictional Finalism ... 21
2. Inferiority Feeling and Competition ... 23
3. Striving for Superiority ... 24
4. Social Interest ... 25
5. Style of Life... 26
6. Creative Power of the Self ... 27
C. Structural Element ... 30
1. Character and Characterization ... 31
2. Setting ... 32
3. Plot ... 32
4. Point of View ... 34
5. Theme ... 37
6. Style ... 37
D. Theoretical Application ... 37
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE NOVEL A. Structural Analysis ... 39
B. Discussion ... 40
CHAPTER IV: INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY ANALYSIS A. Santiago’s Individual Psychological Analysis ... 101
B. Discussion ... 114
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B. Educational Implication ... 115 C. Suggestion ... 115
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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ABSTRACT
ILMAM DANI FARIZI, A 320090099. SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992): AN
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER .MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major problem of this study is how Santiago’s strife for success reflected in Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist novel. The objective of this study is to analyze the novel based on its structural elements and to analyze the novel based on individual psychological approach as major theory and strife for success as issue.
In analyzing The Alchemist novel, the researcher uses qualitative method and feminist approach. The data sources consist of primary data and secondary data sources. The primary data source is the novel The Alchemist itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the analysis of the object and issue. The method of the data collection is descriptive analysis.
The first result of the study in structural analysis shows that The Alchemist is simple fiction based on portion for structural elements. The second result in personality analysis, Santiago’s strive for success is the journey to discover personal legend or self destiny. In process to strive for success, treasure as symbol Santiago’s final goals is bringing individual experience which being analyzed using six basic principles of Adler’s Individual psychological approach. The result shows that Santiago striving for spiritual and psychological experiences is precious for livehood.
