KWEI-
LAN’S AMBIVALENCE IN
EAST WIND WEST WIND
NOVEL
BY PEARL S BUCK
SKRIPSI
ERNI NOVITA SARI
NIM : 2011.1111.094PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGRRIS
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
KWEI-
LAN’S AMBIVALENCE IN
EAST WIND WEST WIND
NOVEL
BY PEARL S BUCK
ERNI NOVITA SARI
NIM : 2011.1111.094PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGRRIS
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
ADVISORS’ APPROVAL SHEET
This study, written by Erni Novita Sari, has been approved by the advisor to be examined on
August, 6th 2015.
Advisors Signature Date
1. Ari Setyorini, SS., M.A. ………….… August, 10th 2015
2. Pramudana Ihsan, S.Hum, M.Pd ………
…
August, 10th 2015
Acknowledged:
Head of English Department
EXAMINERS’ APPROVAL SHEET
Accepted by the committee of thesis examination for Sarjana Pendidikan (S.Pd.) degree of
English Department, faculty of teacher training and education, Muhammadiyah University of
Surabaya.
Day: Thursday Date: August, 6th 2015
Examiners Signature
1. Ari Setyorini, SS., M.A. ………...
2. Dra. Mas’ulah, M.A ………...
3. Waode Hamsia, S.Pd., M.Pd ………...
Acknowledged:
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya
Dean,
PERNYATAAN KEASLIAN TULISAN
Saya yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini:
Nama : Erni Novita Sari
NIM : 20111111094
Jurusan/ Program Studi : S1 Bahasa Inggris
Fakultas : Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
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Surabaya, 06 Agustus 2015
Yang membuat pernyataan,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, I would like to say thanks to God ALLAH SWT , The Almighty who gives me
all his blessing for finishing my thesis, and to the Prophet Muhammad, the great man who
becomes the leader of Moslem and guides the human to the right way and also to all his
families and his friends.
I extend the sincere greatest gratitude to the people whom I owe a great deal of
support motivation and suggestion. I would like to express my sincere thanks to:
1. Dr. M. Ridlwan, M.Pd as the Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education.
2. Miss Linda Mayasari, M.Pd as The Chairman of the English program of the Faculty
of Teacher Training and Education.
3. The first and second advisors Ari Setyorini, M.A and Pramudana Ihsan, M.Hum,
M.Pd whose have guided and help me to finish this thesis.
4. All of my lovely lectures who always support me all time.
5. All my family, especially Ibu Supatmi,my beloved mother, father, and my Sister; for
the most respected, prayer, guidance, great support and everlasting love to me to
finish this thesis.
6. All of my best friends, Dhaniar, Nuris, Heru, Naning, Mak Sari, Mbak Atik, May,
Mas Teddy, and other friends that I cannot mention one by one. Thank you for their
help, love, care, nice friendship, support and positive contributions so that this thesis
done.
7. Special thanks to someone who always accompany me and support me all the time. 8. The eight semester in English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya.
I realize that this paper is far from being perfect. So any suggestions, comments or
useful inputs are very welcome.
The researcher will appreciate if the readers give critics or suggestions for this research
because this research is far from perfect. Finally, the researcher hopes that this research will
be useful for the readers, especially for the students of English Department.
Surabaya, July 31th 2015 Erni Novita Sari
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. COVER PAGE ...i
2. HALAMAN LOGO ...ii
3. HALAMAN JUDUL ...iii
4. HALAMAN PERSETUJUAN PEMBIMBING ...iv
5. HALAMAN PENGESAHAN PANITIA UJIAN ...v
6. PERNYATAAN KEASLIAN TULISAN ...vi
7. MOTO ...vii
8. DEDICATION ...viii
9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...ix
10.TABLE OF CONTENT ...xi
11. ABSTRACT ...xiv
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ...1
1.1 Background of Study ...1
1.2 Statement of the Problems ...5
1.3 Objectives of Research ...5
1.4 Scope and Limitation ...5
1.5 Significance of Study ...6
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ...7
2.1 Conflict ...7
2.1.1 Inner Conflict ...8
2.2 Postcolonialism ...10
3.2 Research Object ...21
3.3 Source of Data and Data ...22
3.3.1 Source of Data ...22
3.3.2 Data ...22
3.4 Data Collection Technique ...22
3.4.1 Intensive Close Reading ...23
3.4.2 Noting The Data ...23
3.4.3 Underlining ...24
3.4.4 Selecting and Extracting data from the plays ...24
3.4.5 Analyzing and Discussing the Data ...24
3.5 Technique and Procedure of Data Analysis ...24
CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS ...25
4.1 Conflicts Faced by Kwei-lan ...25
4.1.1 Chinese Patriarchal Tradition ...26
4.1.1.1 Kwei-lan’s Internal Conflict of Chinese Patriarchal Tradition ...27
4.1.1.2 Kwei-lan’s External Conflict of Chinese Patriarchal Tradition ...31
4.1.2.1 Kwei-lan’s Internal Conflict of Western Modernity ...38
4.1.2.2 Kwei-lan’s External Conflict of Western Modernity ...42
4.2 The Impact of Ambivalence Showed in Kwei-lan ...44
4.2.1 Kwei-lan’s Resistance against Chinese Tradition ...45
4.2.2 Kwei-lan’s Acceptance towards Western Modernity ...50
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION ...54
BIBLIOGRAPHY ...56
APPENDIX I ...xiv
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