OPPRESSION AGAINST WOMEN IN MARGARET ELEANOR ATWOOD’S THE HANDMAID’S TALE(1985) NOVEL: A FEMINIST CRITICISM RESEARCH PAPER Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting the Bachelor Degree of Education In English Department Proposed by: RIZKA AMALIA RAHMAWATI A 320080106 SCHOOL OF THEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2013
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OPPRESSION AGAINST WOMEN IN MARGARET ELEANOR
ATWOOD’S THE HANDMAID’S TALE(1985) NOVEL:
A FEMINIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
In English Department
Proposed by:
RIZKA AMALIA RAHMAWATI
A 320080106
SCHOOL OF THEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
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APPROVAL
OPPRESSION AGAINST WOMEN IN MARGARET ELEANOR
ATWOOD’S THE HANDMAID’S TALE(1985) NOVEL:
A FEMINIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Written by:
RIZKA AMALIA RAHMAWATI
A 320080106
Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S.
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ACCEPTANCE
OPPRESSION AGAINST WOMEN IN MARGARET ELEANOR
ATWOOD’S THE HANDMAID’S TALE(1985) NOVEL:
A FEMINIST CRITICISM
By
RIZKA AMALIA RAHMAWATI
A 320 080 106
Acceptedby the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On…… 2012
The Board of Examiners:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S.
(Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum.
(Member I)
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed
(Member II)
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TESTIMONY
Hereby, the writer testified that in this research, there is no plagiarism
of the previous studies which have been raised to get bachelor degree of a
university. Besides, there is no opinion or masterpiece which the writings
are mentioned in previous study and bibliography.
Accordingly, if it is later proven that there are untrue statement in this
testimony, the writer will be responsible.
Surakarta. 10Maret 2013
The Writer
Rizka Amalia Rahmawati
A320080106
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MOTTO
Charles F. Kettering
We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the
rest of our lives there.
Al- Ra’d: 11
Allah will not change the good condition of a people as long as they do not
change their state of goodness themselves.
Mark Twain
It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for
sure that ain’t so
Alice Walker
For in the end, freedom is a personal and lonely battle; and one faces down fears
of today so that those of tomorrow might be engaged.
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
Allah SWT,
Thanks a lot for giving me ease and everything.
My beloved Parents, Thank you so much for all of your loves, cares,
prayers and times for me.
My beloved boy friend “IMAM”,
Thanks for every help and inspiration for me.
My beloved friends of English Department 08’, Especially Class C.
People who are willing to read this research paper.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamuala’ikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alaminthe greatest gratitude is praised to Allah SWT,
because merciful and grateful the writer can to finish this research paper as one of
the requirement for achieving Bachelor Degree in English Department, School of
Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.entitled
“Oppression Against Women in Margaret Eleanor Atwood’s The Handmaid’s
Tale (1985) Novel: A Feminist Criticism’’.
The writer realizes that her research paper is still far perfect enough because of
her limited knowledge and experience. Therefore, the writer will accept all
suggestions and critics to improve and evolve this research. She also realizes that
this research paper is impossible complete without the help of others. Thus, the
writer would like to express her gratitude and appreciate for all who have
contributed for the completing of this research paper. She is deeply gratitude to:
1) Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si.the Dean of School of Teacher training and
education faculty in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
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2) Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum. the head of English Educational
Department, for the permission to finish this research paper.
3) Drs.Sigit Hariyanto, M.Hum. as the consultant academic.
4) M. Thoyibi M.S.as the first consultant who patiently guides her to
accomplish her research paper from the start. Thanks a lot, Sir.
5) Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum. As the second consultant and the head of
English Department for his honesty, kindness, and correction for the
writer.
6) All lecturers of English Department in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
7) Her beloved parents, Mr. Bunyamin and Mrs.Tutik, for their unlimited
love, time, support and pray for the writer.
8) Her beloved boy friend, “IMAM” for support, motivate and help to finish
this research paper. Thank you so much.
9) Her beloved Grandfather and Grandmother who have given her
unconditional love, support, prayer and affection along her life till she can
finish her study.
10) Her big family “SULAIMAN” who encourage and motivates her spirit to
finish this research paper.
11) Her best friends, “THE GEMBEL”. Laili Agustina (Cim- Mbling), Elly
Fatmawati (Small girl), Denik Fajar D (denok) and Ambary Trihastuti
(Tembem) for their inspiration, advice, togetherness and happiness. They
are the best friend for the writer.
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12) Her Class mate in Class C English Department., Ilham Nia, Atik Saras,