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AN ANALYSIS OF SYMBOL
S IN EMILY DICKINSON’S
POEMS
SKRIPSI
Leni Susanti Novia Bakti
NIM 09122106
PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURABAYA
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AN ANALYSIS OF SYMBOLS IN
EMILY DICKINSON’S
POEMS
SKRIPSI
Presented to Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of sarjana pendidikan in English
Leni Susanti Novia Bakti
NIM 09122106
FACULTY OF TEACHER AND TRAINING EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA
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APPROVAL SHEET
This written by Leni Susanti Novia Bakti has been approved as the requirement
for the degree of sarjana in English Language Education on June 5, 2013.
Advisor I, Advisor II,
Dra Mas’ulah, M.A. Drs. Djoko Ardhityawan, M.Pd.
Approved by
Head of English Departement
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LEGITIMATION SHEET
This is to certify that the thesis entitled An Analysis of Symbols in Emily
Dickinson’s Poems, composed by Leni Susanti N.B has been approved by the board of examiners as the requirement for the degree of sarjana in English Departement of Faculty Teacher Training and Education.
The Board of Examiner :
1. Dra. Mas’ulah, M.A. ( )
Examiner I
2. Dr. A. Dzoul Milal, M.Pd. ( )
Examiner II
3. Ari Setyorini, M.A. ( )
Examiner III
Mengetahui :
Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah
Dekan,
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SURAT PERNYATAAN
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PENULISAN SKRIPSI
Yang bertanda tangan dibawah ini, saya:
Nama : Leni Susanti Novia Bakti
NIM : 09122106
Jurusan/ Program Studi : Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Fakultas : Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
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Surabaya, 15 Juni 2013
Yang membuat pernyataan,
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Mercifull.
Visi tanpa tindakan hanyalah sebuah mimpi, tindakan tanpa visi adalah
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DEDICATION TO:
My beloved parents who always support and pray for me
My beloved husband Ahmad Irfan
My best friends and all teachers in Elementary School of Sidoraharjo-Kedamean
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise and gratitude belong to The Almighty Allah for His grace and
guidance so that this thesis finally can be accomplished. Peace may always be
upon His Apostle Muhammad who encouraged us to help needy people, including
impaired ones.
The writer would like to express deepest gratitude and thankfulness to the
people who have ever helped her in getting through this research paper, they are:
1. Dra. Masulah M.A., as my first advisor, whose guidance and support were
invaluable in preparation of this paper, especially for his patience, kindness,
and readiness to help in time difficulties before and after writing this paper.
2. Drs. Djoko Ardhtyawan, M.Pd., as my second advisor, who also guide and
supports me. Thank a lot for your time, advices, constructive, support and
criticisms on this paper.
3. All lecturers of English Department, who have taught my worthy knowledge
as my preparation in the future.
4. My beloved parents who always prays and support me every time.
5. My beloved husband Irfan who always motivates and gives attention during
writing this paper from the beginning until finishing.
6. All my friends in English Department in Muhammadiyah University of
Surabaya and Krian Campus who always helps and gives me references in
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7. My friendship Masruroh, Dyah Novianti, Istiqomatul Himmah, Nanang Eko
Priyanto, thank being my best friends, understand me so well and flourishing
my life with jokes, funniest stories, motivation, and suggestions. You have
brought me to an awesome world guys.
The writer realizes that this paper is far from being perfect. She always
welcome to any endorsing suggestions and critiques. At least, she greatly expects
that this paper will be useful and be able to give contribution for the academic
study and the following research.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surabaya, Juni 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ... ii
APPROVAL SHEET ... iii
LEGITIMATION SHEET ... iv
SURAT PERNYATAAN... v
MOTTO ... vi
DEDICATION ... vii
ACKNOWLEGEMENT ... viii
ABSTRACT ... x
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... xi
LIST OF APPENDIX ... xiii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ... 1
1.1Background of the Study ... 1
1.2Statements of the Problem ... 5
1.3Objective of the Study ... 5
1.4Significance of the Study ... 6
1.5Scope and Limitation of the Study ... 6
1.6Definition of Key Terms ... 6
1.7Organization of the Study ... 7
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 8
2.1 Poetry ... 8
CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHODHOLOGY... 16
3.1 Research Design ... 16
3.2 Research of Data... 17
3.2.1 Main Data ... 17
3.2.2 Supporting Data ... 17
3.3 Data Colecting ... 17
3.4 Data Analysis... 18
CHAPTER IV : ANALYSIS ... 19
4.1 The symbols are found in the Emily Dickinson’s Poem ... 19
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4.1.1.9 Grazing Grain ... 23
4.1.1.10 He ... 23
4.1.1.11 The setting sun ... 23
4.1.1.12 The Dews ... 24
4.1.1.13 My gown ... 24
4.1.1.14 A house ... 25
4.1.1.15 A swelling of the ground ... 25
4.1.1.16 The roof was scarcely visible ... 25
4.1.1.17 Feel shorter than the day ... 26
4.1.1.18 Horses Heads... 26
4.1.2 I heard a Fly buzz-when I died ... 26
4.1.2.1 Fly ... 27
4.1.2.2 The stillness in the room ... 27
4.1.2.3 Heaves storm ... 28
4.1.2.4 The eyes ... 28
4.1.2.5 And breaths were gatering firm ... 29
4.1.2.6 The king ... 29
4.1.2.7 I willed my Keepsakes-signed away ... 29
4.1.2.8 A fly ... 29
4.1.3.1 My life closed twice before its close ... 32
4.1.3.2 See and unveil ... 32
4.1.3.3 A third event to me ... 32
4.1.3.4 Parting ... 33
4.2 The Significance of the Symbols in Expressing the Meaning ... 33
4.2.1 Because I could not stop for Death ... 33
4.2.2 I heard a Fly buzz-when I died ... 34
4.2.3 My life closed twice before its close ... 35
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION ... 36
BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 39
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LIST OF APPENDIX
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