STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY
I hereby certify that this thesis is definitely my own work. I am completely responsible for the content of this thesis. Opinions and findings included in this thesis are quoted with respect to ethical standard.

Semarang, January 2010

Fiktiari Dyah Purwaningsih

MOTTO
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – everyday begin the task anew.
(St. Francis de Sales)

Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. 
(Pope John Paul II)

Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.
(St. Camillus de Lellis)

DEDICATION
I would like to dedicate my thesis to:
1.	My beloved parents
2.	My little brother
3.	My best friends
4.	All of the people around me who care and love me
5.	The students of English Department of Dian Nuswantoro University

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At this happiest moment, praises and thanks are given to GOD, for the blessing so this thesis could be finally completed.
This thesis wouldn’t be possible to be finished without the helps of many people. Therefore, gratitude would be given to the following people:
1.	Mr. Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd., Dean of Faculty Language and Lettres of Dian Nuswantoro University for giving me the permission to conduct this study and as my second adviser who gave permission to me to conduct this research,  for his continuous guidance, advice, time, patience and motivation in completing this thesis. 
2.	A. Soerjowardhana, M.Pd., my first adviser, for inspiring me in many ways, for his continuous and valuable helpful suggestion, guidance, advise, time, patience and motivation in completing this thesis. 
3.	R. Arief Nugroho, S.S.,M.Hum., my second adviser, for inspiring me in many ways, for his continuous and valuable helpful suggestion, guidance, advise, time, patience and motivation in completing this thesis.
4.	All lecturers at the English Department of Faculty Language and Letters of Dian Nuswantoro University, who have taught, motivated, supported and inspired me in many ways, especially during my time learning in this university.
5.	My beloved parents, who always give me their endless love, support, and never ending prayers. I am here because of you and I am nothing without you. You are the best I’ve ever had. I really love you mom and dad.
6.	My beloved little brother, thanks for any support that you gave me so far.
7.	My best friend, Bu Haji, Mummy, Cik Liyonk, PB, Carol, Glo. Thanks for all your support, motivation in finishing my thesis. We’ve through the good and the bad times together. You’re the gift in my life. I’ll never regret that I have friends like you. Thank you so much.
8.	To my “sister” in Jogja. You were so kind. Thanks for all of your kindness to me. To “him”, thank you for the time that I spent with you. You both gave me unforgettable experiences. Thank you so much.
9.	All of my friends in Dian Nuswantoro University, especially my friends in English Department. Thanks for everything.

I do realize that due to my long time and ability, this thesis must have shortcoming. For this, I welcome any suggestions. 

Semarang, January 2010

Fiktiari Dyah Purwaningsih