PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF MALEFICENT NOVEL Protest Against Natural Destruction Reflected in Elizabeth Rudnick’s The Curse Of Maleficent Novel (2014): A Sociological Approach.

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PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF MALEFICENT NOVEL

(2014): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree in English Education Departement

by:

MAY PURNAMASARI A320120204

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

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v MOTTO

”Make the Al Qur’an and Sunnah as a guidance in our life.”

“Seek help through patience and prayer.”

(Q.S. Al-Baqara: 153)

“By remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.”

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DEDICATION

I dedicated this research paper to my beloved family members, mom, dad, father, mother, sisters, who always pray for my success and supporting me in all

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vii ABSTRACT

May Purnamasari. A320120204. PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF MALEFICENT NOVEL (2014): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Research Paper. Department of English Education. School of Teacher Training and Education. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

This study is about natural destruction done by humans which is reflected in The Curse of Maleficent novel (2014) written by Elizabeth Rudnick, and it is analyzed by using a sociological approach. The purpose of this research is to describe the indicator of natural destruction, to explain the cause of natural destruction, to explain the impact of natural destruction, to describe how natural destruction is depicted in the novel, and to reveal why the author addresses natural destruction in her novel. This research is a qualitative research. The primary data of this research is The Curse of Maleficent novel (2014) which is written by Elizabeth Rudnick. The secondary data of this research are website, author’s biography, articles and several books related to this research. There are four conclusions in this research. First, there are two indicators of natural destruction, namely pollution and destruction of forest. Second, the cause of natural destruction is human activity that can harm environment. Third, the impacts of natural destruction are illness and death. Fourth, there are fives things that support the story of natural destruction of the novel, namely the Human world, the Moors, war, human greed, and harmony. Fifth, Elizabeth Rudnick raises the issue of natural destruction in her novel to reveal about natural destruction that has occurred in environment.

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May Purnamasari. A320120204. PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF MALEFICENT NOVEL (2014): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Skripsi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Juni, 2016.

Penelitian ini adalah tentang kerusakan alam yang dilakukan oleh manusia yang tercermin dalam novel The Curse of Maleficent (2014) karya Elizabeth Rudnick, dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan sosial. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan indikasi kerusakan alam, menjelaskan penyebab kerusakan alam, menjelaskan dampak kerusakan alam, menjelaskan bagaimana kerusakan alam tergambarkan dalam novel, dan untuk menyingkap alasan penulis menceritakan kerusakan alam dalam novelnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Data primer dari peneritian ini adalah novel The Curse of Maleficent (2014) yang ditulis oleh Elizabeth Rudnick. Data sekunder dari penelitian ini adalah website, biografi penulis, artikel, dan beberapa buku yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Terdapat empat kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini. Pertama, ada dua indikator dari kerusakan alam, yaitu polusi dan kerusakan hutan. Kedua, penyebab kerusakan alam adalah kegiatan manusia yang dapat merusak alam. Ketiga, dampak dari kerusakan alam adalah penyakit dan kematian. Keempat, ada lima hal yang mendukung cerita dari kerusakan alam di dalam novel, yaitu the Human world, the Moors, peperangan, keserakahan manusia, dan keseimbangan. Kelima, Elizabeth Rudnick mengangkat isu kerusakan alam dalam novelnya untuk mengungkap tentang kerusakan alam yang terjadi di lingkungan.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Assalamu’alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Alkhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. All praises and gratitude submitted to Allah SWT who always gives his mercy and tremendous blessing so I can finish this research paper entitled PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION

REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF

MALEFICENT NOVEL (2014): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Sholawat and salaam may Allah send to our Prophet Muhammad SAW, his families, his companions, and his followers. The best messenger for people all over the world. On this occasion with great humility, I would like to express gratitude and appreciation to the following people:

1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., the Head of English Department Muhammadiyah University.

3. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S., the consultant who has patiently guided the researcher, gave the researcher knowledge, and suggestion in arranging this work.

4. Agus Wijayanto, Drs, MA., as the academic consultant who has given the researcher guidance.

5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum, S.Pd., M. Ed., as the board examiner one of my research paper.

6. Siti Fatimah, S.Pd., M.Hum., as the board examiner two of my research paper.

7. All the lecturers of English Education Department in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

8. My beloved parents, especially mom (Agung Sunarti), thank you for the unceasing prayer and support to do this research paper, and my Father (Sunardi), mom Pariyem and Jakaria Purwa Santosa.

9. My beloved little sisters, Aabidah Sahlatun Ulfah who always asks me when I will get a job, it is a motivation for me to do my research paper, and my niece, Sri Wahyuni who gives her full support.

10. Dyah Ayu Kusuma Wardhani who always scolds me to do my research paper and gives all her support to me when I am down, massive thanks. 11. Dian Ratna Pertiwi (Nana) and Marselina, my research paper companions,

we struggle this together until we have done finally.

12. Kartika Candra Dewi who always asks me about my research paper, accompanied me to consult together with Rosin, and also gives her support to me, thank you so much.

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14. Dyah Puspitasari, the best one to talk and share, thank you for being my flat companion during these 4 years.

15. My sisters from the other moms who stayed in the same boarding house, kak Evi and kak Yulis, kisses full of love for you my lovely, I love you as always.

16. Vrisca Evaolita and Nonik Ariwardhani, my lovely lecturing friends, I will miss you after this, girls.

17. Mas Antok who always give me the best advices of how to be a good muslimah, never get bored of advicing me my brother.

18. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one in the process of finishing this research paper.

The researcher realizes that this research paper is not perfect. I hope that this research paper would be valuable for the readers. Suggestions and criticisms are expected.

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CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

A. Indicators of Natural Destruction ... 23

1. Pollution ... 23

2. Destruction of Forest ... 25

B. Causes of Natural Destruction ... 26

1. Industrial Activity ... 27

2. Deforestation... 28

3. Mining ... 29

C. Impacts of Natural Destruction ... 31

1. Illness ... 31

2. Death ... 34

D. How Natural Destruction Is Depicted In The Novel ... 36

1. Human World ... 36

2. The Moors ... 38

3. War ... 43

4. Human Greed ... 45

5. Harmony ... 46

E. Discussion ... 47

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ... 50

B. Suggestion ... 51

C. Pedagogical Implication ... 52

PROTEST AGAINST NATURAL DESTRUCTION REFLECTED IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S THE CURSE OF MALEFICENT NOVEL Protest Against Natural Destruction Reflected in Elizabeth Rudnick’s The Curse Of Maleficent Novel (2014): A Sociological Approach.