RELIGIOUS THEME IN O’ HENRY’S SHORT STORIES:
A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For Getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
In English Department
By
PUTRI BETA CINTANTYA
A 320.070.305
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
APPROVAL
RELIGIOUS THEME IN O’ HENRY’S
SHORT STORIES: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
By:
PUTRI BETA CINTANTYA A 320 070 305
Approved by:
Consultant I Consultant II
ACCEPTANCE
RELIGIOUS THEME IN O’ HENRY’S SHORT STORIES: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
By:
PUTRI BETA CINTANTYA A 320 070 305
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta On November, 2011
Team of examiners:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S (………) Chair Person
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum (…….………….………..) Member II
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been written or published by others, except those
which the writing are refereed in the manuscript and mention in literature review
and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will hold fully responsible.
Surakarta, November 2011
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ABSTRACT
PUTRI BETA CINTANTYA. A 320 070 305. RELIGIOUS THEME IN O’ HENRY’S SHORT STORIES: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. RESEARCH PAPER. 2011.
This study examines how religious theme is reflected in O’ Henry’s short story, based on sociological perspective. The aim of the study is to analyze the short story in terms of its structural elements and based on the Sociological Perspective.
This study belongs to qualitative study. In this method, there were two types of data source, which was used, namely primary data and secondary data sources. The primary data source and the object of the study was short stories in
The Best of O’ Henry by O’ Henry, meanwhile the secondary one was any literature related to this study. The writer collected the data from both primary and secondary data sources by taking notes for the texts and selecting the data by rejecting the irrelevant information which did not support the topic of the study. This study used library research to collect the data.
The study comes to the following conclusions. First, based on the structural analysis, it is clear that the dominant themes in O’ Henry’s short stories are religious theme. Second, based on the Sociological analysis, it is evident that there is close relationship between O’ Henry’s short stories and social reality of American Society at the beginning of twentieth century.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb.
Glory to Allah SWT almighty the Lord of the universe, the Supreme being.
The writer so grateful to Him for giving her all the kindness, protection, power,
love and mercy to complete this research paper as a partial fulfillment of the
requirement for Bachelor Degree in English Department.
The writer is fully aware this work cannot be separated from other people’s
help and guidance. Therefore, in this opportunity, she would like to express her
gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S as the first consultant who has advised and guided her during the arrangement of this research paper.
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum as the second consultant who has improved the writing, in order to make this research paper more qualified to read in correct
sentences, and the content.
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum as the head of English Department.
4. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education. 5. All the lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for giving her a
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thing that they give attention, love, support and sacrifice.
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everything that she needs.
13.People who have contributed greatly to the completion of this research paper, yet
the writer cannot mention them entirely.
For all she can present nothing but the deepest thank and she hopes Allah
SWT will bless all of you. She is really aware this research paper is far from being
perfect. Therefore, she hopes it can evoke some criticism for improvement.
Wassalamu’alaikum wr.wb
Surakarta, November 2011
TABLE OF CONTENT
H. Paper Organization ...
UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Sociology of Literature ...
B. Perspective of Sociology of Literature ...
C. Structural Element of Short Story ...
CHAPTER III:
CHAPTER IV:
CHAPTER V:
D. Theoritical Application ...
SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE ENGLISH SOCIETY AT THE FIRST HALF OF NINETEENTH CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ...
B. Economic Acpect ...
C. Political Aspect ...
D. Science and Technology Aspect ...
E. Culture Aspect ...
F. Religious Aspect ...
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
A. Structural Analysis
1. Character and Characterization ...
CHAPTER VI:
BIBLIOGRAPY APPENDIX
4. Religious Aspect …...
5. Cultural Aspect ...
6. Science and Technology Aspect ...
B. Discussion ...
C. Religious Theme ...
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ...
B. Suggestion ...
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