The Materialism Of Christmas & State Apparatuses:

The Materialism of Christmas & conjure Apparatuses:
A Deconstructive Reading of Novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

A PAPER
Presented in the Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for Final Exam
For sixth semester student

By
FELICIA TANZIL
1100030521



Bina Nusantara University
Jakarta
2010

Abstract

Materialism has intrude to every mould of the American society, including Church, Family, and Government instances, which later be called State Apparatuses. It caused a materialistic mindset in the society. This mindset is ensured by the intruded layers and organize a never ending cycle of materialism. The role of these instances is very much not realized by the people, because it has been accepted and considered as vulgar things.
In analyzing and reviewing the novel, writer use deconstruction theory to add up the indication of State Apparatuses role in the societys mindset. Writer looks for the foe things, especially the one that has relation with State Apparatuses. Then it is gathered together and formed a conclusion that the State Apparatuses plays a significant role in determining someones action and mindset. The State Apparatuses works together to ensure the materialistic cycle continuously exist in the society and in the future society.





Chapter I
Introduction

1.1 emphasize of Study
Christmas is a celebration of Saviors born, isnt it?
To attend this question, we should go backward to the early history of Christmas. The word Christmas is derived from Christe Maesse which office mass of Christ. (http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions.html). When Christianity spread to Europe continent, it was adopted and assimilated with many local anaesthetic usage and became permanent Christmas culture. This culture then spread across the sea through colonialism (Gold, Gospel, and Glory).
Entering the 19th century, these celebration customs then became popular in America. The economic and social development formed American Modern Culture. It...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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