Sentence Pattern Translation in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Translation Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to: (i) analyze the tree diagram structure of sentence patterns found in the novel entitled “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, (ii) analyze the types of translation shifts of sentence patterns in the translation process found in the data source. The novel entitled “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a modern fairy tale by L. Frank Baum. It tells about Dorothy that lives in a one-room house in Kansas with the care-worn Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. This research focuses on The Syntax Analysis and Its Translation Found on Sentence Patterns in the Novel entitled “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. This study aims at analyzing the tree diagram structure and the types of translation shifts found in the novel entitled “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method to analyze various sentence types, including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, and examines the strategies used by the translator to maintain meaning, style, and readability. The analysis shows that some sentences undergo structural adjustments to fit the linguistic norms and cultural context of the target language, while others remain close to the original. The study highlights the challenges translators face in balancing fidelity to the source text with natural expression in the target language. The results contribute to the field of translation studies by offering insights into sentence-level translation techniques and enhancing understanding of literary translation processes.