The existence Of Geisha from social view in Memoirs Of Geisha By Arthur Golden

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Shabry, Moh. Nur Faiq (2019) The existence Of Geisha from social view in Memoirs Of Geisha By Arthur Golden. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

In this study, the researcher analyzes the implementation of geisha in Arthur Golden’s Novel Memoirs of a Geisha. The writer studied the theory of semiotic and the novel Memoirs of a Geisha as the unit analysis. The theory of semiotic is used as the theoretical framework. The method of the research is descriptive qualitative. The reason for using this method because this method is the most appropriate to be applied in this research. The writer can find the comprehensive and deep description about feeling, norm, faith, mental behavior, work ethos and culture embraced by either person or group in their environment. First, the research focuses on the semiotical implementation of geisha as an artist, exotic women, skillful women, polite women, glamour and luxurious women, and sex commodity. By referring to the discussion, finally, the writer concludes that despite the negative thought of common people of geisha, they possess many qualifications particularly in the art they are required to, which ordinary people will find them difficult to accomplish, these skills and talents make them be highly appreciated.