CARLO VENTRESCA’S AMBITION THAT LEADS TO DESTRUCTION IN DAN BROWN’S ANGELS&DEMONS A Thesis In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S-1 Degree Majoring Literature in English Department Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University Submitted by: Fadlilatus Sa’adah 13020110141086 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DIPONEGORO UNIVERSITY 2015 i PRONOUNCEMENT The writer honestly confirms that she compiles this thesis by herself and without taking any result from other researchers in S-1, S-2, S-3 and in diploma degree of any university. The writer ascertains also that she does not quote any material from other publications or someone’s paper except from the references mentioned. Semarang, February 2015 Fadlilatus Saadah ii APPROVAL Approved by Thesis Advisor Eta Farmacelia Nurulhady,S.S.,M.Hum.,M.A. NIP. 197205292003122001 iii VALIDATION Approved and legalized by Strata-1 Thesis Examination Committee English Department Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University Day : Tuesday Date : March, 10, 2015 Chair Person First Member Dr. Ratna Asmarani, M.Ed.,M.Hum. Dra. Arida Widyastuti, M.Hum NIP. 196102261987032001 NIP. 196306071989032001 Second Member Third Member Dra. Christine Resnitriwati, M.Hum Ayu Ida Savitri, S.S.,M.Hum NIP. 196207031990011001 NIP. 197908222008012013 iv MOTTO AND DEDICATION Hanya kepada Engkaulah kami menyembah, dan hanya kepada Engkaulah kami memohon pertolongan. (Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek) (Al-Fatihah: 5) Always do what you are afraid to do (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Do small things with great love and you will make a big difference (@BookQuotesHere) The future starts today, not tomorrow (Pope John Paul II) My Lord, expand for my breast (with assurance), and ease for my task, and untie the knot from my tongue (Thâhâ: 25-27) I DEDICATED THIS THESIS TO: v My beloved mother and father My Lord, bless them for my upbringing, reward them for honoring me, and guard them as they guarded me in my infancy v All my family, and v All my friends Thank you for always loving and supporting me. You are the reason I feel so alive, I love you all v ACKNOWLEDGMENT Alhamdulillahirabilalamin, all praise to Allah SWT, Almighty God, who has given mercy, bless, and strength so the writer is able to finish this thesis. The writer would like to express the deep gratitude for all the people who have contributed and helped the writer to finish her thesis. For the first appreciation and gratitution is given to the thesis advisor, Eta Farmacelia Nurulhady. S.S, M.Hum., M.A. who has given the guidance, patience, motivation, inspiration, support, time, occasion, and attention for the writer so that she can complete and finish her thesis. Thank you very much. The writer also would like to express the gratitude from the deepest heart, especially for: 1. Dr. Rediyanto Noor, M.Hum, as the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University. 2. Dra. Wiwiek Sundari, M.Hum, as the Head of the English Department Reguler 2, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University. 3. Drs. Siswo Harsono, M.Hum, as the Head of Literature Section. 4. Dr. Nurhayati, M.Hum, as the writer’s Academic Advisor. 5. All the lecturers in the English Department for the lessons, knowledge, and patience which are given to writer from the beginning of her study until the end of it. 6. The writer’s beloved parents, father and mother, the second parents, and all of her big family for pray, support, love, and attention. Allah blesses them all. 7. The writer’s friends in the English Department 2010, either Reguler 2 or Reguler 1 for togetherness and great memories during her becoming a student in Faculty of Humanities. vi 8. The writer’s best pal, special for Agustina Oey, Angger F, Anita, Putri, and all good pals who cannot be mentioned one by one. She wishes success for all of them. 9. The junior mate in English Department for help, support and pray. Especially for Dek: Lita, Arif, Ghaniy, Niko, Uswa, Vito, Bimo, and for all of junior mate who have become her favorite. She asks them to keep fighting and not ever feel hopeless. 10. KKN friends in Sidomulyo, Cepiring, Kendal especially for all of Sidomulyoers. 11. All of the people who ever support and help the writer. May Allah bless all of their kindliness. The writer realizes that this thesis is still far from perfect and needs many of the constructive criticism and advices. Finally, the writer hopes that this thesis can bring advantages and be useful for the readers. Semarang, February 2015 Fadlilatus Saadah vii TABLE OF CONTENT TITLE……………………………………………………………………………....i PRONOUNCEMENT .......................................................................................... ii APPROVAL ....................................................................................................... iii VALIDATION ................................................................................................... iv MOTTO AND DEDICATION............................................................................ iv ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..................................................................................... vi ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................ x ABSTRAK ......................................................................................................... xi CHAPTER1: Introduction 1.1. Background of the Study……………………………………………..1 1.2. Research Problems…………………………………………………....3 1.3. Objectives of the Study………………………………………………3 1.4. Methods of the Study………………………………………………...3 1.5. Organization of the Thesis……………………………………………4 CHAPTER 2: Biography of Dan Brown and Synopsis of Angels&Demons 2.1. Biography of Dan Brown…………………………….……………….6 2.2. Synopsis of Angels&Demons……………..…………………………..7 CHAPTER 3: Theoretical Framework 3.1. Intrinsic Elements……………………………………………………11 3.1.1. Character…………………………………………………..11 3.1.2. Setting……………………………………………………..13 viii 3.1.3. Conflict……………………………………………………14 3.2. Extrinsic Elements………………………...…………………….......15 3.2.1. Ambition…………………………………………………..16 3.2.2. Causes and Effects of Ambition………………...………...17 CHAPTER 4: Carlo Ventresca’s Ambition that Leads to Destruction in Dan Brown’s Angels&Demons 4.1. Analysis of Character………………………………………………..20 4.1.1. Carlo Ventresca……………………………………………20 4.1.2. Professor Robert Langdon………………………………...23 4.1.3. Vittoria Vetra……………………………………………...25 4.2. Analysis of Setting…………………………………………………..27 4.3. Analysis of Conflict…………………………………………………31 4.4. Carlo Ventresca’s Ambition…………………………………………33 4.5. Carlo Ventresca’s Efforts to Reach His Ambition…………………..34 4.6. Carlo Ventresca’s Ambition that Leads to Destruction……………..46 CHAPTER 5: Conclusion………………………………………………………53 Bibliography.........................................................................................................56 ix ABSTRACT Every human has aspirations hopes, and purposes to reach in their lives. Sometimes people break the norm, ethic, rule, and law to reach their ambition. The purpose of this study is to analyze Carlo Ventresca in Dan Brown’s Angels&Demons in his efforts to reach his ambition to become a pope. His ambition leads to destruction to other people and also for himself. This study uses library research and psychological approach in the analysis of this novel. Carlo Ventresca has conflicts within himself and against other people. His efforts to reach his ambition include breaking the law and moral ethics. He even kills. However he fails to reach his ambition and finally commits suicide. His ambition leads to destruction to people around him, the church, the public and even himself. He experiences moral, mental, and physical destructions. Unrestrained ambition by the bad ways will result the failure and leads to destruction. Keywords: Ambition, Effort, Destruction x