THE DESCRIPTION OF GHOST IN THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THA LANE PAPER By Siti Hasanah Nainggolan REG. NO: 112202072 UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM MEDAN 2014
It has been proved by Supervisor, Drs. Syahyar Hanum, DPFE. NIP. 195110131979022001 Submitted to faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma (D-III) in English Approved by Head of Diploma III English Study Program, Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. NIP. 195211261981121001 Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera as a paper for the Diploma (D-III) Examination.
Accepted by: The Board of Examiners in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma III (D-III) of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera. The examination is held on th,2014 Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera Dean, Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A. NIP. 195110131976031001 Board of Examiners Signarute 1. Head of ESP 2. Supervisor 3. Rader
AUTHOR DECLARATION I am SITI HASANAH NAINGGOLAN, declare that Iam the sole author of this paper. Expect where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material published elsewhere or extracted another degree. No other one person s work has been used without due acknowledgements in the main text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for award of another degree in any tertiary education. Signed :... Date :...2014 i
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ABSTRACT The paper entitled "The Description of Ghost in" The Ocean At The End Of The Road "by Neil Gaiman discusses ghost type descriptions contained in this novel. "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" is a science fiction novel written by Neil Gaiman. This novel tells the story of the family home when the mole narrator stole their car and suicide in it. These events evoke ancient powers that should be left undisturbed. Dark creatures of the world are now separated, which can protect only the three women who lived on the farm just down the road. Most young women expressed the duck pond is an ocean. The oldest women claimed to have witnessed a large explosion events. The reason for choosing this topic to describe the types of ghosts are there in Neil Gaiman's novel entitled "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane." In writing this paper, the authors use the library method, namely reading the novel "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" and study books by literary theory. In addition, the authors also take some data from the internet. iii
ABSTRAK Kertas karya ini berjudul The Description of Ghost in The Ocean At The End Of The Lane karya Neil Gaiman ini membahas deskripsi jenis hantu yang terdapat dalam novel ini. The Ocean At The End Of The Lane adalah novel fiksi ilmiah yang ditulis oleh Neil Gaiman. Novel ini bercerita tentang ketika pemondok di rumah keluarga sang pencerita mencuri mobil mereka dan bunuh diri di dalamnya. Peristiwa ini membangkitkan kekuatan-kekuatan purba yang seharusnya dibiarkan tak terusik. Makhluk-makhluk gelap dari dunia kini lepas, Yang bisa melindunginya hanyalah tiga perempuan yang tinggal di pertanian di ujung jalan. Perempuan yang paling muda menyatakan kolam bebeknya adalah samudra. Perempuan yang paling tua mengaku pernah menyaksikan peristiwa ledakan besar. Alasan memilih topik kertas karya ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan jenis hantu yang terdapat dalam novel karya Neil Gaiman yang berjudul The Ocean At The End Of The Lane. Dalam penulisan kertas karya ini, penulis menggunakan metode perpustakaan, yaitu membaca novel The Ocean At The End Of The Lane dan mempelajarinya berdasarkan buku-buku teori kesusastraan. Disamping itu, penulis juga mengambil beberapa data dari internet. iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. First of all, I would like to express my grateful to the Almighty Allah SWT who has given me health and capability to finish this paper as my last assigment to finish my study at Diploma III English Study Program University of Sumatera Utara. Time has been passing so fast that it seems like yesterday when i for the first time came to this faculty as new student in English Department. Now in my last grade in English Department, I have responsibility to make a paper as the requirement on Diploma III (D3) I would like to express my deepest gratitude, love, and apreciation to: - My beloved parents, D.B. Nainggolan and Hasrita Hayati Nasution for their love and patience, supporting me morally, spiritually, and financially in completing this paper. I love them, because they are the best parents in this world. - My beloved brother Arief Belyusli Nainggolan thanks for the love, cares, advices and motivation that you have given to me. - Dr. Matius C,A, Sembiring, M.A as the Head of Diploma III English Study Program, who given me a alot of knowledge. - Drs. Syahyar Hanum, DPFE. For the valuable time to give the correct and give constructive criticism in completing this paper. - Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A as a Dean of Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatera Utara. - All my friends at English Diploma III thank you very much for all of you, who I cannot mention one by one here for your cares, advices, and support to me. v
However, I realize that this paper is still far from being perfect bacause it is not easy to finish it to my satisfaction. Therefore, i welcome any constructive critism and suggestion towards this paper. Medan, Juni 2014 The Writer SITI HASANAH NGL Reg. No. 112202072 vi
Table of Contents AUTHOR S DECLARATION...i COPYRIGHT DECLARATION...ii ABSTRACT...iii ABSTRAK...iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...v TABLE OF CONTENTS...vii 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Background of the Study...1 1.2 The Problem of the Study...5 1.3 The Scope of the Study...5 1.4 The Purpose of the Study...5 1.5 The Reason of the Study...5 1.6 The Method of the Study...6 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Theme...7 2.2 Plot...7 2.3 Character...8 2.4 Setting...8 2.5 Point Of View...9 3. THE DESCRIPTION OF GHOST 3.1 GHOST...10 3.2 TYPES OF GHOST...20 4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 4.1 Conclusions...25 4.2 Suggestions...25 REFERENCES...26 APPENDICES...27 vii