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MELANCHOLY IN EDGAR ALLAN POE’S

THE OBLONG BOX AND THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (A STYLISTIC APPROACH)

By:

Erik Ady Prasetyo

Approved to be examined before the Board Examiner

Faculty of Cultural Science

Sebelas Maret University

Thesis Consultant

Prof. Drs. Mugijatna, M.Si., Ph.D NIP. 195102011986011001

The Head of English Department

Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A. Ph.D NIP. 196708301993021001

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MELANCHOLY IN EDGAR ALLAN POE’S

THE OBLONG BOX AND THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

Written by:

ERIK ADY PRASETYO C0311014

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners

Faculty of Cultural Science


On September 2016

Position Name Signature

Chairman Dra. Susilorini, M.A. __________________ NIP. 196506011992032002

Secretary Karunia Purna Kusciati, S.S, M.Si __________________ NIP.198211242009122002

First Examiner Prof. Drs. Mugijatna, M.Si, Ph.D __________________ NIP.195102011986011001

Second Examiner Dra. Endang Sri Astuti M.S __________________ NIP.195208141981032001

The Dean of Faculty of Cultural Science


Prof. Drs. Riyadi Santoso, M.Ed, Ph.D NIP. 196003281986011001

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PRONOUNCEMENT

Name : Erik Ady Prasetyo

Number : C0311014

I declare that this thesis entitled Melancholy in Edgar Allan Poe’s The

Oblong Box and The Fall of the House of Usher is truly the original research done

by me. Any source taken from the people’s work are quoted in the research and

cited in bibliography.

If there is a proof that it is incorrect, I am ready to take the academic

responsibility, including the thesis cancellation and academic degree.

Surakarta, September 2016

Erik Ady Prasetyo

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MOTTO

“Let it flow, like the wind’s blow!”

~ Mas, the Bard ~

“Schadenfreude : Happiness comes from the others’ sorrows.”

~ Charles Ogden, Edgar and Ellen Series ~

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DEDICATION

This thesis is kindly dedicated to:

Anyone who reads this thesis.

I hope this little piece of knowledge drove you to seek the truth

About the world and its surroundings

With the eyes of literature

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All Praises to God, The Lord of Almighty, who has given His blessing,

strength, and mercy to me, so I have been able to finish this thesis clearly. No

efforts can be fruitful without His guidance which always supports me when I feel

On this special occasion, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to :

1. Prof. Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M. Ed., Ph. D, the Dean of the Faculty of

Cultural Science, who has approved this thesis to be written.

2. Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M. A., Ph. D, the Head of the English

Department, who always gives me an advice to finish this thesis.

3. Prof. Drs. Mugijatna, M. Si., Ph.D, My thesis advisor, who unceasingly

provides a guidance in theoretical analysis and academic resources to

accomplish this thesis. For 1,5 years, I have learned many things from you

as I write this thesis. Thank you for your support and patience.

4. Drs. Endang Sri Astuti, M. S., my academic supervisor, who supports me

with suggestions and advices related to my academic problems. Thank you

for your guidance inside and outside the class.

5. All the lecturers in the English Department, who extends my knowledge

with theory and practice during my study. I would like to express my

gratitude for you all.

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6. My parents, Dad and Mom, who are always patient in facing my

deliquencies. You are really my precious treasures.

7. My brothers and sister for the greatest love you all give to me.

8. My friends in English Department for the encouragement and knowledge

they have given to increase the material for this thesis. You all know how

to survive through this major test.

9. Sincerely, I would like to give thanks to my closest friends, Royal Family

a.k.a. Pemburu Baliratih (Arsyad, Arief, Tefy, Edhel). You all indirectly

teach me how to be myself and always encourage me, whatever path I

take.

10. All the persons who help me in writting this thesis and who can not be

mentioned one by one.

Finally, the writer hopes that this thesis will be useful for all readers,

especially the English Department student who are interested in conducting

literature research.

Surakarta, September 2016

The Researcher

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

APPROVAL OF THE CONSULTANT .......................................................... ii

APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ........................................ iii

PRONOUNCEMENT ...................................................................................... iv

MOTTO ........................................................................................................... v

DEDICATION ................................................................................................. vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................ vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................ ix

ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... xi

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

A. RESEARCH BACKGROUND ........................................................... 1

B. SCOPE OF RESEARCH .................................................................... 4

C. RESEARCH PROBLEM .................................................................... 4

D. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE .................................................................. 4

E. RESEARCH BENEFIT ....................................................................... 5

F. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ........................................................ 5

G. THESIS ORGANIZATION ................................................................ 8

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW

A. PREVIOUS RESEARCH ................................................................... 9

B. STYLISTICS ...................................................................................... 10

1. DICTION ...................................................................................... 13

2. SENTENCE .................................................................................. 14

3. FIGURE OF SPEECH (TROPE) .................................................. 15

C. MELANCHOLY ................................................................................. 24

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CHAPTER III ANALYSIS

A. POE’S STYLE THROUGH FIGURE OF SPEECH ........................... 29

1. IN THE OBLONG BOX ................................................................. 29

a. PERSONIFICATION .............................................................. 29

b. METAPHOR ........................................................................... 33

c. HYPERBOLE .......................................................................... 37

d. LITOTES ................................................................................. 42

e. EUPHEMISM .......................................................................... 45

f. HYPALLAGE ......................................................................... 47

g. SIMILE .................................................................................... 50

2. IN THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER ............................... 51

a. PERSONIFICATION .............................................................. 51

b. METAPHOR ........................................................................... 55

c. HYPERBOLE .......................................................................... 59

d. LITOTES ................................................................................. 61

e. ANTITHESIS .......................................................................... 63

f. POLYSINDETON ................................................................... 66

B. MELANCHOLY IN POE’S SHORT STORIES ................................. 67

1. MELANCHOLY IN THE OBLONG BOX .................................... 69

2. MELANCHOLY IN THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER ... 73

CHAPTER IV CONLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. CONCLUSION .................................................................................... 77

B. RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................... 79

BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................... 81

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ABSTRACT

Erik Ady Prasetyo. 2016. Melancholy in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Oblong Box and The Fall of the House of Usher (Stylistic Approach). Thesis: English Department, Faculty of Cultural Science, Sebelas Maret University.

The research aims to examine the melancholy as reflected in Edgar Allan Poe’s two short stories entitled The Oblong Box and The Fall of The House of Usher through the figurative language and its significance. The objective of the research are: 1) to describe the style or figurative language in the short stories, and 2) to analyze how Poe utilized the style in order to express melancholy.

The research belongs to the descriptive qualitative research. The reserch

uses Stylistic approach and the concept of melancholy by Markus Treichler (2008). The data are collected through the technique of close reading in order to see each word, phrase, and sentence from the short stories. The data are taken from the sentences that utilized figurative language and express melancholy.

The result of analysis is divided into two parts: 1) The style in the two

short stories, and 2) The melancholy in the two short stories. From the first part, it has found nine figurative language which are used in the two short stories. They are Antithesis, Euphemism, Hypallage, Hyperbole, Litotes, Metaphor, Personification, Poysindeton, and Simile. Among these figurative language, Metaphor and Personification are frequently used in the short story, because they can create a vivid effect to express melancholy. From the second part, there are two stages of melancholy in the short stories based on treichler’s concept of melancholy. They are, 1) suffering for the condition of the world, and 2) suffering for the condition of oneself. Keywords: Stylistics, Melancholy, Figurative Language, Edgar Allan Poe

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ABSTRAK

Erik Ady Prasetyo. 2016. Melancholy in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Oblong Box and The Fall of the House of Usher (Stylistic Approach). Skripsi: Sastra Inggris, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Sebelas Maret.

Penelitian ini mencoba menemukan unsur melankoli yang terdapat dalam dua cerpen Edgar Allan Poe, yaitu The Oblong Box dan The Fall of the House of Usher. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) untuk mendeskripsikan gaya bahasa yang terkandung dalam dua cerpen tersebut, and 2) untuk menganalisa teknik penulisan Poe dalam mengekspresikan melankoli.

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, serta

menggunakan teori Stilistika dan konsep melankoli yang diusung oleh Markus Treichler (2008). Data penelitian diambil dengan menerapkan teknik close reading (membaca cermat) agar bisa menemukan gaya bahasa serta unsur melankoli yang terkandung di dalamnya.

Hasil analisis dibagi menjadi dua bagian: 1) Gaya bahasa dalam dua

cerpen, and 2) Unsur melankoli dalam dua cerpen. Bagian pertama menjeaskan sembilan gaya bahasa yang terdapat dalam dua cerpen tersebut, yakni Antitesis, Eufemisme, Hipalase, Hiperbola, Litotes, Metafora, Personifikasi, Polisindeton, dan Simile. Diantara kesembilan gaya bahasa tersebut, Metafora dan Personifikasi paling banyak muncul dalam deskripsi, karena kedua gaya bahasa tersebut mampu membeberkan deskripsi tentang melankoli dalam cerita secara jelas dan gamblang. Bagian kedua berisi analisis unsur melankoli dengan menerapkan konsep Markus Treichler (2008), dimana terdapat dua jenis melankoli, yaitu 1) penderitaan terhadap keadaan dunia, dan 2) penderitaan karena kondisi pribadi. Kata kunci: Stilistika, Melankoli, Gaya Bahasa, Edgar Allan Poe


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ABSTRACT

Erik Ady Prasetyo. 2016. Melancholy in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Oblong Box and The Fall of the House of Usher (Stylistic Approach). Thesis: English Department, Faculty of Cultural Science, Sebelas Maret University.

The research aims to examine the melancholy as reflected in Edgar Allan Poe’s two short stories entitled The Oblong Box and The Fall of The House of Usher through the figurative language and its significance. The objective of the research are: 1) to describe the style or figurative language in the short stories, and 2) to analyze how Poe utilized the style in order to express melancholy.

The research belongs to the descriptive qualitative research. The research

uses Stylistic approach and the concept of melancholy by Markus Treichler (2008). The data are collected through the technique of close reading in order to see each word, phrase, and sentence from the short stories. The data are taken from the sentences that utilized figurative language and express melancholy.

The result of analysis is divided into two parts: 1) The style in the two

short stories, and 2) The melancholy in the two short stories. From the first part, it has found nine figurative language which are used in the two short stories. They are Antithesis, Euphemism, Hypallage, Hyperbole, Litotes, Metaphor, Personification, Poysindeton, and Simile. Among these figurative language, Metaphor and Personification are frequently used in the short story, because they can create a vivid effect to express melancholy. From the second part, there are two stages of melancholy in the short stories based on treichler’s concept of melancholy. They are, 1) suffering for the condition of the world, and 2) suffering for the condition of oneself. Keywords: Stylistics, Melancholy, Figurative Language, Edgar Allan Poe

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