THE MODERN LIFESTYLES IN F. SCOTT FITZGERALD’S
THE GREAT GATSBY
: A CULTURAL STUDY CRITICISM
A THESIS
By:
Emilia Klara Lesmana
Student Number: 99.80.0127
ENGLISH LETTERS STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF LETTERS
SOEGIJAPRANATA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
SEMARANG
THE MODERN LIFESTYLES IN F. SCOTT FITZGERALD’S THE GREAT GATSBY: A CULTURAL STUDY CRITICISM
A Thesis Presented as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements to Obtain the
Sarjana Sastra Degree in the English Letters Study Program
By:
Emilia Klara Lesmana
99.80.0127
ENGLISH LETTERS STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF LETTERS
SOEGIJAPRANATA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
SEMARANG
A thesis defended in front of the Board of Examiners
on February 15, 2008 and declared acceptable
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Chairperson : Angelika Riyandari, SS, MA.
Secretary : Heny Hartono, SS, M.Pd.
Member : Adhyanggono, SS, MA.
Semarang, February 15, 2008
Faculty of Letters
Soegijapranata Catholic University
Heny Hartono, SS, M.Pd.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of foremost, I would like to thank Allah SWT who always helps and
guides me to accomplish this thesis from the beginning to the end. I would like to
express my sincerest gratitude to those who have helped me finishing this thesis:
1. My parents in heaven, who are always and still “there” for me, in every
step of my life. I dedicate this thesis to my late father and my late mother
especially. I love you, and so much missing you both.
2. My brothers and sister who always take care of me, thanks for all support,
attention, prayers and love.
3. My Abieb, thank you for all support, attention and love.
4. My sponsors, Angelika Riyandari, SS, M.A. and Heny Hartono, SS, MPd.
who patiently guide and encourage me with advices and knowledge in
conducting this thesis. Thank you very much.
5. To all my friends who give me support and motivation. I am very thankful
to have you all around.
As an imperfect individual, the writer realizes that there are many mistakes
in this thesis. However, the writer hopes that this work can contribute much to any
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE OF TITLE . . . i
PAGE OF APPROVAL . . . ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . . . iii
TABLE OF CONTENT . . . iv
ABSTRACT . . . vi
ABSTRAK . . . vii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ……… 1
1.1. Background of the Study ……… 1
1.2. Scope of the Study ………...….. 3
1.3. Problem Formulation ………. 3
1.4. Objectives of the Study ……….. 3
1.5. Significance of the Study ………... 3
1.6. Definition of Terms ……… 4
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2.1. Culture ………….…...……… 5
2.2. The 1920s American Lifestyle ………...…… 7
CHAPTER IV: ANALYSIS ………. 15
4.1. Materialism ……….….……… 15
4.2. Woman Emancipation ………...………... 19
4.3. Activities .………. 22
4.4. Attitudes ………...… 26
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION ……….. 31
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ABSTRACT
ABSTRAK
