A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF FIGURES OF SPEECH BY CONTRAST IN SHERLOCK HOLMES TV-SERIES THE FINAL PROBLEM EPISODE

Abstract

This research is aimed at analyzing the types and functions of figures of speech by contrast in Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode. This research is also aimed at explaining the reflection of figures of speech by contrast to the themes in Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode.

This research used descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research were taken from the transcript of Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode. The data were in the form of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences, uttered by the characters in Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode which were identified as figures of speech by contrast. Moreover, the context of the data was the dialogue of the characters. In the research, the data were collected by reading the transcript of the television series, analyzing the utterances with figures of speech by contrast in them, and classifying the data into the data sheet. The main instrument of this research was the researcher herself and the secondary instrument was the data sheet from the transcript of this television series. In the analysis of the data, the researcher used textual analysis. Triangulation was used to establish the validity of the data and to establish trustworthiness of the data.

The results of this research are as following. (1) All types of figures of speech by contrast are found in Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode, i.e. paradox, irony, litotes, and hyperbole. Among all these types, irony appeared as the main type applied in this television series. (2) All functions of figures of speech by contrast are found in this television series, i.e. giving imaginative pleasure, creating additional imagery, increasing emotional intensity, and stating the meaning in brief compass. Among all the functions, stating the meaning in brief compass is identified as the main function applied in this television series. (3) There are five themes in this television series, i.e. mystery, crime, friendship, family, and scandal. The themes are identified through the setting, plot, characters, and characterization.

Keywords: figures of speech by contrast, types, functions, themes, Sherlock Holmes TV-Series the Final Problem Episode