BAHTERA : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra
Vol 18 No 1 (2019): Bahtera: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra, Volume 18 Nomor 1 Januari 2019

MORAL VALUE VIOLATIONS IN AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY NOVEL BY THEODORE DREISER (A Study of Psychoanalisis)

Muhammad Briyan Agunginardi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Aceng Rahmat (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Fahrur Rozi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2019

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research is a qualitative research. The technique is content analysis using the data in the form of words, phrases, and sentences. Writer uses a psychoanalysis study. In revealing moral values infringement, writer focuses on three questions; how are the type, cause, and effect of moral values violations in the story. Based on psychoanalysis, there is a moral value infringement. The type of moral values infringement is a murdering case. The cause of moral values violations is a self ambition to reach wealth and prosperity. The effect of moral values violations is a charge of death sentence. Based on the research, there are practical implications in education; to improve the quality and quantity of literature learning in high schools in accordance with the objectives contained in the curriculum. Teachers invites the students to enjoy literature study to differ on good and bad moral teachings and to enhance their ability in using English. Keywords: Moral, psychoanalisis, novel

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bahtera

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

BAHTERA Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed nasional journal promoting international scholarly exchange among researchers, academics, and professionals. BAHTERA Journal is published both in print and online two issues a year (Jan and Jul). The online version is free for access and download. ...