| dc.description.abstract | Symbolism is one of literary devices that is used by the author to make the
idea of the novel more visible. Symbol as a part of symbolism is as important as well
in a literary work to represent the idea. The Awakening by Kate Chopin contains
many symbols that can be discussed. In this thesis, the meaning of the symbols that
appear in the story becomes the problem to discuss, but it is limited only in social
aspect. The analysis is conducted by using deductive method because more than one
symbol represent one idea. Library research is also employed to collect data and
information to support the analysis. The result shows that the symbols contain
meaning that is relevant to the idea that is represented. By interpreting the symbol’s
connotation, comparing the detail to its context, and also comparing its context to one
another, and drawing the meaning beyond its literal meaning, it was found that each
symbol is appropriate to emphasize the idea of social rules, the main character’s
social condition, freedom and independence. | en_US |
