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A Description of Theme of Hope in Selected Songs from John Lennon's Imagine Album a Paper by Emil Iswandi Hutasuhut Reg.No A DESCRIPTION OF THEME OF HOPE IN SELECTED SONGS FROM JOHN LENNON’S IMAGINE ALBUM A PAPER BY EMIL ISWANDI HUTASUHUT REG.NO : 162202026 DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN 2019 i Universitas Sumatera Utara ii Universitas Sumatera Utara iii Universitas Sumatera Utara AUTHOR’S DECLARATION I am EMIL ISWANDI HUTASUHUT, declare that I the sole author of this paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree. No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in any tertiary education. Signed : Date : i Universitas Sumatera Utara COPYRIGHT DECLARATION Name : EMIL ISWANDI HUTASHUT Title of Paper : A Description of Theme of Hope in Selected Songs from John Lennon’s Imagine Album Qualification : D-III / Ahli Madya Study Program : English I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Faculty of Cultural Study University of Sumatera Utara the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia. Signed : Date : ii Universitas Sumatera Utara ABSTRACT Music is a literary work that is sound and has meaning. Music is also a medium for expressing one's feelings which is expressed in the form of beautiful words and tones, creating a beautiful blend of human voice and musical instruments. Music can also represent the state of one's heart whether he is sad, happy, angry and in love. A music player must be able to convey the moral message contained in the music so that it can be enjoyed and entertained. In the paper entitled A Description of Theme of Hope in Selected Songs From John Lennon’s Imagine Album, the author wants to conclude the theme of hope contained in the album imagine. In some of the songs on this album contain elements of hope that John Lennon poured such as peace, honesty, curiosity and rejection. John Lennon expresses his feelings with words that are unusual and difficult to understand if not examined beforehand so that his work makes him one of the most influential musicians in the world. Keywords: John Lennon, Hope, peace, honesty, curiosity, rejection iii Universitas Sumatera Utara ABSTRAK Musik merupakan suatu karya sastra yang berbentuk bunyi dan memiliki makna. Musik juga sebagai media pengekspresian perasaan seseorang yang dituangkan dalam bentuk kata dan nada yang indah sehingga menciptakan perpaduan yang indah antara suara manusia dan instrumen musik. Musik juga bisa mewakilkan keadaan hati seseorang baik dia sedang sedih, senang, marah dan jatuh cinta. Seorang pemain musik harus bisa menyampaikan pesan moral yang terkandung dalam musik tersebut sehingga dapat dinikmati dan menghibur. Di dalam kertas karya yang berjudul Deskripsi tema harapan dalam lagu-lagu terpilih dari album imagine oleh John Lennon, penulis ingin menyimpulkan tema harapan yang terkandung dalam album imagine. Dalam beberapa lagu dalam album ini mengandung unsur harapan yang dituangkan John Lennon seperti perdamaian, kejujuran, keingintahuan dan penolakan. John Lennon menuangkan ungkapan perasaannya dengan kata kata yang tidak biasa dan sulit untuk dimengerti jika tidak diteliti terlebih dahulu sehingga dengan karya karyanya menjadikan ia menjadi salah satu musisi paling berpengaruh didunia. Kata kunci: John Lennon, Harapan, kedamaian, kejujuran, rasa ingin tahu,, penolakan iv Universitas Sumatera Utara ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First of all, I would like to Thank to Allah Swt , who gives me health, strength, and capability to finish this paper as my last assignment to finish my study at English Diploma III Department, University of North Sumatera. Then I would like to express a big thanks, love, and appreciation: Dr. Budi Agustono, M.S. as Dean Faculty of Cultural Study. Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum as The head of Diploma III English Study Program and my supervisor too, who gives me a lot of knowledge, her time, advice, to correct this paper during the process of writing and as my supervisor. All of the Lectures in English Diploma Study Program for giving me instruction, and knowledge. My lovely family especially to my beloved parents, Addar Hutasuhut and Ida Restianna Gultom . Thank you for all your motivation, advice, prays, and loves. I present this paper for you all to prove that I can finish my paper. My Reza Pahlevi Hutasuhut, Erick Tri Putra Hutasuhut, Izlal Nazihul Rizky and my cousin Monalisa Harahap I really thank you for your support, pray and love that make happy and enjoy this journey. All my friends in Diploma III English Study Program / Solidas 2016. Thank you for your support that help me to complete this paper. I will be missing you all. v Universitas Sumatera Utara My best friends, Ridho Pratama, Bastian Cantona, Putra Naibaho, Albert Febrianto, Tulus Martua, Jerry Randra and David Naibaho thank you for your support me and help me doing this paper. Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect. Therefore I welcome any constructive criticism and suggestions towards this paper. Hopefully this paper can inspire and give knowledge for anyone in the future. Date, The Writer Emil Iswandi Hutasuhut Reg No. 162202026 vi Universitas Sumatera Utara TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ........................................................................... i COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ....................................................................... ii ABSTRACK ......................................................................................................... iii ABSTRAK ............................................................................................................ iv ACKNOWLEGEMENTS ................................................................................... v TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... vii 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 1. 1 Background of the Study ........................................................................... 1 1. 2 The Problem of the Study .......................................................................... 5 1. 3 The Objective of the Study ........................................................................ 5 1. 4 The Scope of the Study .............................................................................. 6 1. 5 The Significance of the Study ................................................................... 6 1. 6 The Method of the Study ........................................................................... 6 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE................................................................. 7 2. 1 Literature ................................................................................................... 7 2. 2 The Concept of Song ................................................................................. 8 2. 3 Definition of Theme .................................................................................. 9 2. 4 Definition of Hope ..................................................................................... 10 3. THE DESCRIPTION OF HOPE THEME ........................................... 11 3. 1 Hope Theme .............................................................................................. 13 3.1.1 Imagine ............................................................................................. 13 3.1.2 Crippled Inside ................................................................................. 16 3.1.3 How? ................................................................................................. 18 3.1.4 I Don’t Want To Be a Soldier ........................................................... 20 4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................................... 23 4.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................. 23 4.2 Suggestion ................................................................................................. 23 REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 25 APPENDICES A. John Lennon Biography B. Album C. Lyric vii Universitas Sumatera Utara CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Literature is entirety of written expression in the fiction, which interpret the meaning of nature and life, desire to understand, express, and finally share experiences. According to Klarer (2004:1) says that in most cases. (McFadden 1978:56) “I should say, then, that literature is a canon which consists of those works in language by which a community defines itself through the course of its history. It includes works primarily artistic and also those whose aesthetic qualities are only secondary. The self-defining activity of the community is conducted in the light of the works, as its members have come to read them (or concretize them)”. Literary work is a form of human thought. Literary works were created to be enjoyed and appreciated. In this case each writer has a way of expressing ideas and images to produce certain effects for the reader. Literally the works are divided into three types, namely, prose, poetry, and drama,
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