TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE OF APPROVAL
STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Statement of Problem .................................................................................. 3
1.3 Aims of Study ............................................................................................. 4
1.4 Research Method ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Organization of the Paper............................................................................ 5
CHAPTER II THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK .......................................................... 7
2.1 Travel Writing ............................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Definition of Travel Writing ...................................................... 8
2.1.2 Travel Writing and Representation of Otherness .................... 10
2.2 Exoticism .................................................................................................. 12
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2.2.1 Exoticism and Representation ................................................. 15
2.2.2 Exoticism and Supremacy ....................................................... 18
2.3 Travel Writing & Exoticism...................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Perception: Representation of Otherness: ................................. 19
2.1.2 Effects of Otherness Representation: Stereotyping,
Ethnocentrism and Ethnorelativism .......................................... 20
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOLGY ..................................................... 24
3.1 Method of Research .................................................................................. 24
3.2 Source of Data ........................................................................................... 26
3.3 Technique of Data Collection .................................................................. 26
3.4 Technique of Data Analysis ...................................................................... 28
3.5 Synopsis of the Novel ............................................................................... 29
3.6 Clarification of Key Terms ....................................................................... 30
3.7 Data Presentation ...................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS ..................................................... 34
4.1 The Representation of Italy, India, and Indonesia .................................... 35
4.1.1 Italy: ‘Pleasure and beauty are revered in a culture’ .............................. 35
4.1.1.1 The desirability of Italian language .................................................... 36
4.1.1.2 From the Italian magical language to the interesting natives .............. 39
4.1.1.3 The delightful culinary ........................................................................ 45
4.1.2 India: The Art of Devotion ..................................................................... 47
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4.1.2.1. On cultural level: scenic views & natives .......................................... 47
4.1.2.1.1 Scenic views: the remote .................................................................. 48
4.1.2.1.2 Natives: the devotional people ........................................................ 49
4.1.2.2. On religious level: religious figure & practice ................................... 51
4.1.2.2.1 Religious figure: the guru who leads to god ................................... 52
4.1.2.2.2 Religious practice: the harmonious and beautiful rituals ................ 55
4.1.3 Indonesia: The Balance of Divinity & Worldly Pleasure ..................... 57
4.1.3.1. Cultural Level:
The balance behind the beauty of scenic view & natives .................. 58
4.1.3.1.1 Scenic View: the cultural hub .......................................................... 58
4.1.3.1.2 Natives: the balance behind the friendliness,
creativity and unity............................................................................ 59
4.1.3.2 Religious level: the minority who stands ............................................ 66
4.1.3.3 Economic level: the profit of post-bombing tragedy .......................... 67
4.2 Discussion ................................................................................................. 68
4.2.1 Italy, India, and Indonesia Represented As Exotic Destination ............. 69
4.2.2 Perception: ethno-relativity .................................................................... 73
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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
5.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................ 78
5.2 Suggestion ................................................................................................. 79
REFERENCES............................................................................................................ 81
APPENDICES
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