DEFENSE MECHANISM OF AILEEN
IN MONSTERMOVIE (2008) DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS’: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of
The Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
By:
FENNY ERNA SETIYAWATI A 320 060 152
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
DEFENSE MECHANISM OF AILEEN
IN MONSTERMOVIE (2008) DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS’: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
Research Paper
Written by:
FENNY ERNA SETIYAWATI A 320 060 152
Had been approved by:
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
DEFENSE MECHANISM OF AILEEN
IN MONSTERMOVIE (2008) DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS’: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
Accepted by the Board Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On , 2011
The Board of Examiners:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed. ( )
Chairperson
2. Dra. Siti Khuzaimah ( ) Member I
3. ( )
Member II
School of Teacher Training Education
Dean,
Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, Msi.
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TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there are no plagiarisms
of the previous literary work which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of
a university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have written or
published by others, except those which the writing was referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in bibliography. Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some
untrue statements in this testimonial, I will hold full responsibility.
Surakarta, February 2011
Fenny Erna Setiyawati
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MOTTO
Verily! Allah will not change the good condition of a people
as long as they do not change their state of
goodness themselves
(Ar-Ra’d : 11)
And seek help in patience and prayer and truly it is extremely
heavy and had except for true believers in Allah
(Al-Baqarah : 45)
Verily, we created man of the best stature (mould)
(At-Tin :04)
Face all problems with a smile.
Invective is not an insult, but the initial force for the more
advanced.
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DEDICATION
For:
Allah SWT and Muhammad SAW
My beloved Parents
My family
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise and gratitude for Allah SWT, the
Glorious, the Lord, and the All Mighty, who has given opportunity and bless for
the researcher to finish the research paper entitled “:DEFENSE MECHANISM
OF AILEEN IN MONSTER MOVIE (2008) DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS’:
A Psychoanalytic Approach”. Greetings and invocation are presented to the
Prophet Muhammad SAW, who has guided mankind to the right path blessed by
the Lord.
The writer would like to express her sincere gratitude for all of people
who give contribution to make this research paper more completely. Without
their contribution the writer is likely impossible to finish it. Therefore, in this
opportunity she would like to express her special and deepest gratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si. as the Dean of the School of Teacher Training and Education.
2. Titis Setyabudi, SS. as the Chief of English Department in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M.Hum. as the writer’s Academic Consultant of
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4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed as the First Consultant, for the greatest guidance, attention, and motivation from the beginning up to the
completing of the research paper.
5. Dra. Siti Khuzaimah as the Second Consultant who has improved the writing of research in order to make this research paper more interesting to
read in correct sentences.
6. All the lectures of English Department, for knowledges and lecturing.
7. All the staffs of UMS, for the services and helping.
8. All the librarians whose place has been visited by writer to get references. 9. Beloved parents, her great father and mother (Mami and Papi) who always
loves, supports, gives attention.
10.Her family, mbak Febby, mas Fendy, dek Fetty, mas Andri, sexy Affatta Naifakafka Zaneta Arsana and cute Affilzah Naurahma Arsana who loved so
much by writer.
11.Her grandmother, Ma’ke and Mbah Yi (who rest in peace). Thank for supports.. 12.Love, Didik Agung Tiantoro (Mas Agung) who always loves, supports,
accompanies, gives spirit, and advices the writer. For all that has been taught
and given. Keep the spirit of love that makes life in the face. And all the
prayers that were offered.
13.Wonogiri family, Bapak, Ibu, dek Rela, Nanang, Dedok (Mas Agung’s Family, for welcoming her as a part of the family).
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togetherness. For all beautiful moments we shared together, hopefully 4ever.
Friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing
and sharing it.
15.Her best friends, campus Hasyim, Ilham and Danang for helping. 16.Her friendsin boardinghouse “Kos Lathine” for happiness.
The C and D class of English Department 2006 and all of English
community.
17.Euphoria drama performance.
Finally, the writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect and still needs many improvements. However, the writer hopes this
research paper will be useful for readers.
Surakarta, Februari 2011
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SUMMARY
FENNY ERNA SETIYAWATI. A 320 060 152. DEFENSE MECHANISM OF AILEEN IN MONSTER MOVIE (2008) DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS’: A
Psychoanalytic Approach. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2011.
The research is proposed to analyze a defense mechanism in a film with the title Monster with Psychoanalytic Approach. There are two objectives: the
first is to analyze the film in term of structural elements, and the second is to analyze the film based on Psychoanalytic Approach.
This study is a descriptive qualitative study, using the film of Patty
Jenkins’ Monster as the object of analysis. There are two kinds of data sources
used in this analysis, namely primary and secondary. The primary data are the film and script of the film itself and the secondary data sources are books, internet and articles related to the subject. The technique of data collection in this research is library research by summarizing, paraphrasing and documenting the data. In analyzing the data, the writer employs descriptive qualitative analysis.
The analysis is started by analyzing Aileen’s id, ego, superego, and then
her anxiety. For the last, the writer makes an analysis of Aileen’s character using
defense mechanism.
The outcome of the study shows that the film illustrates defense mechanism of Aileen in a hard world in the early twentieth century. She worked as a prostitute and then she had to kill her client who hurt her as the defense to protect herself from that cruel man. Finally, the conclusion of this analysis is that the woman who is acknowledged as a weak creature can do anything to protect herself.
First Consultant Second Consultant
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5. Technique of the Data Analysis ... 9
H. Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ... 10
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G. Theoretical Application ... 31
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 32
A. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 32
1. Narrative Elements ... 32
a. Character and Characterization ... 32
b. Casting ... 39
CHAPTER IV PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ... 60
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3. Moral Anxiety ... 74
C. Defense Mechanism of Aileen’s Mental Condition……….. 75
1. Repression ……….. 75
2. Suppression ………. 76
3. Displacement ……….. 76
4. Rationalization ... 77
5. Reaction Formation... 78
6. Regression ……….. 78
7. Sublimation ……… 79
8. Denial ………. 79
D. Discussion ... 81
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 83
A. Conclusion ... 83
B. Suggestion ... 84
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