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SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS

IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):

AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfilment of

The Requirement for Bachelor Degree in English Department

Presented by:

ILMAM DANI FARIZI

A.320 090 099

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2013

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APPROVAL

SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS

IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):

AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

Approved to be examined

by:

ILMAM DANI FARIZI

A 320 090 099

Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team

Consultant I Consultant II

Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum.

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ACCEPTANCE

SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS

IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992):

AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

by:

ILMAM DANI FARIZI

A 320 090 099

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner

School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

On March, 2013

Team Examiner:

1. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

(First Consultant) ( )

2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum.

(Second Consultant) ( )

3. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S.

(Member) ( )

Dean

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.

NIK. 547

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TESTIMONY

In this occasion, the researcher testifies that in this research paper, there is

no plagiarism of the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain

bachelor degree of a university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have

been written or published by other, except those which the writing are referred in

the manuscript and literature review and bibliography.

If it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony,

hence the researcher will hold totally responsible.

Surakarta, March 2013

ILMAM DANI FARIZI

A.320 090 099

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MOTTO

Jangan kau risau akans uksesmu. Sukses bukan Tuhanmu

tapi Tuhan adalah suksesmu

(The Researcher)

Keraslah pada dirimu maka hidup akan lunak

kepadamu,tapi bila kau lunak pada dirimu maka hidup

akan keras kepadamu (Andre Wongso)

Orang luar biasa adalah mereka yang bermimpi

luarbiasa. Bertindak luar biasa dan beribadah luar

biasa.

(UstadYusuf Mansur)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is proudly dedicated to:

Allah SWT who makes miracle in our lives

His beloved family; Bapak Didik, Ibu Bikha, Ririn, Dinda, Helya

His beloved women Hanie and all friends for his patients, supports and prayer

Special dedication to Nita Rahayu(RIP), You never leaves from our lives

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise to Allah SWT, the lord of the life who

gives guidance and blessing to the researcher so he is able to finish this research

paper entitled “SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S

THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL(1992): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL

APPROACH”.

In conducting this research paper, the researcher gets some help from

many people. On this occasion, the researcher would like to express his deepest

gratitude and appreciation to the following:

1. Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, M.Si, as the headmaster of Muhammadiyah

University of Surakarta.

2. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the dean of School of Teacher Training

and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

3. Titis Setyabudi, SS., M.Hum, as the head of English Department and as

the second consultant, who has given correction, suggestion, and advice

patiently and wisely.

4. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Humas the first consultant, who has given

encouragement and guidance in doing and finishing the paper.

5. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrumas academic consultant in the thesis and

Mentor in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for patients and guidance.

6. His beloved parents Bapak & Ibu, for love, guidance, affection, pray, and

motivation.

7. His lovely sister (Ririn, Dinda & Helya). for prayer, supports, and love.

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8. His beloved women. Hanik Musyarofah who accompanied the researcher

to finish this research. Thanks for her love and advice.

9. Thanks for his Solo family Mas arul and mbak Dini. for their support and

kindness.

10. His beloved friends in His Pabelan home (Pak Jamin, Bu Parni,Mas

Joko. Mbak Wiwiek, Wahyu, Mas Rendie, Mas Figur, Mas Rukan,

Eko, Dandi, Miko). for giving her time to share, support, and making his

day colorful.

11. His best friends (Ririn, Rini, Dyan, Dita, Bekti. Lia, Ila, Mira, Bagas,

Aziz, Ahmad, Aziz Wira, Agung, Tari, Erni, and Aji). for their support

and their friendship.

12. His beloved friends in Entrepreneur Community (EU & TDA). for

friendship and sharing of knowledge. Becoming next millionaires.

13. Hislovely friends in PPL SMP 2 Colomadu. for their cooperation and

faith.

14. And to all of people who made this research paper completed.

The researcher realizes that this research having many lacks and still

far from being perfect. However, the researcher hopes that this research paper

will be useful for the readers who want to develop their knowledge.Therefore,

supportive criticism and suggestion are needed to make this research paper

better.

Surakarta, March 2013

The researcher,

ILMAM DANI FARIZI

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE ......................................................................................................... i

APPROVAL ................................................................................................ ii

ACCEPTANCE........................................................................................... iii

MOTTO ...................................................................................................... iv

DEDICATION ............................................................................................ v

ABSTRACT ................................................................................................ vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................. vii

TABLE OF CONTENT .............................................................................. viii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study............................................................. 1

B. Literature Review ....................................................................... 6

C. Problem Statement ...................................................................... 9

D. Limitation of the Study ............................................................... 9

E. Objectives of the Study ............................................................... 10

F. Benefit of the Study .................................................................... 10

G. Research Method ....................................................................... 11

H. Paper Organization ..................................................................... 13

CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY

A. Notion of Individual Psychology................................................. 19

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B. Basic Concept of Individual Psychology ..................................... 21

1. Fictional Finalism .............................................................. 21

2. Inferiority Feeling and Competition ................................... 23

3. Striving for Superiority ...................................................... 24

4. Social Interest .................................................................... 25

5. Style of Life....................................................................... 26

6. Creative Power of the Self ................................................. 27

C. Structural Element ..................................................................... 30

1. Character and Characterization .......................................... 31

2. Setting ............................................................................... 32

3. Plot .................................................................................... 32

4. Point of View .................................................................... 34

5. Theme ............................................................................... 37

6. Style .................................................................................. 37

D. Theoretical Application ..................................................... 37

CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE NOVEL

A. Structural Analysis ................................................................... 39

B. Discussion ................................................................................ 40

CHAPTER IV: INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY ANALYSIS

A. Santiago’s Individual Psychological Analysis .................................... 101

B. Discussion ......................................................................................... 114

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion............................................................................................114

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B. Educational Implication ..................................................................... 115

C. Suggestion ......................................................................................... 115

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX

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ABSTRACT

ILMAM DANI FARIZI, A 320090099. SANTIAGO’S STRIFE FOR SUCCESS IN PAOLO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL (1992): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER .MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.

The major problem of this study is how Santiago’s strife for success reflected in Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist novel. The objective of this study is to analyze the novel based on its structural elements and to analyze the novel based on individual psychological approach as major theory and strife for success as issue. In analyzing The Alchemist novel, the researcher uses qualitative method and feminist approach. The data sources consist of primary data and secondary data sources. The primary data source is the novel The Alchemist itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the analysis of the object and issue. The method of the data collection is descriptive analysis. The first result of the study in structural analysis shows that The Alchemist is simple fiction based on portion for structural elements. The second result in personality analysis, Santiago’s strive for success is the journey to discover personal legend or self destiny. In process to strive for success, treasure as symbol Santiago’s final goals is bringing individual experience which being analyzed using six basic principles of Adler’s Individual psychological approach. The result shows that Santiago striving for spiritual and psychological experiences is precious for livehood. Keywords: Personal legend, Strife for Success, journey.