SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by :
NONA HERAWATI A 320070062
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
APPROVAL
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH
by:
NONA HERAWATI A.320070062
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH
by
NONA HERAWATI A 320 070 062
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on July
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in literature review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, 18 July 2011
The Writer
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Allah SWT, the Supreme Being; Praise to
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My beloved old sister and brother Agustina
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and Mercy, the Sustainer of the world that because of his blessing and guidance,
the writer is finally able to finish her research paper which is entitled” SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): A
FEMINIST APPROACH” as one of the requirement for getting bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Praise is also given to the great messenger, peace be upon him, glory person who
gives his blessing to his masses in the next day.
In accomplishing this research paper, the writer gets much help and guidance
from others. Therefore, she would like to express her greatest gratitude to the
following people;
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant, who already guided and advised patiently in correcting this research paper. More than millions of thanks and
2. Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum. S.Pd. M.Ed, as the second consultant and the head of English Department who has improved the research’s writing in order
to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct sentences,
3. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, for guidance during the study,
4. Her parents, sister and brother for giving prayer, love, support, spirit,
affection, patient, and advice so the writer can finish the research paper and
study. She will do her best,
5. Her dearest friends in Voca Al- Kindhi Choir for motivation and helps,
6. Her dearest friends in Zoezhop Family, Devi, Reni, Sinta, Kiki, Siwi, Dani,
Puput, Mahendra, Nana, Alfian, Wiwit, for becoming her new family and the nice vacation,
7. For Jurig’s Family: Iam, Kentok, Kiwil, Tulang, Inem, and Black n’ White: Pak Ipeh, Claudy and Mbah Yanu that always stands by her in sadness and happiness, give motivation.
8. For dearest friends in Senior High School who always sent messages, Fiesta
and Dinar for giving information and motivation,
9. Her friends in English Department especially in class B. Her crews of
“Dhemit” performance, and also “EDSO Band”.
10.Everyone who can’t be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in
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The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order
to make it better, the writer will accept advices and criticism. The last, the writer
wishes this research paper would be useful for prospective readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 18 July 2011
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H. Research Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ... 11
A. Notion of Feminism ... 11
B. Major Principle of Feminist ... 12
1. Physical Equality ... 13
2. Female Power ... 14
3. Heroism ... 14
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 15
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie ... 15
a) Character and Characterization ... 15
b) Plot ... 16
4) Set-Dress and Props……… 21
5) Figurative Expression and Movement……… 21
b) Chinematography ... 22
2) Framing of Shot ...………... 23
3) Duration of Shot………...……….. 23
4) Casting……… 24
5) Editing………. 24
D. Theoretical Application ... 22
CHAPTER III : SOCIAL-HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY AT THE EARLY TWENTY FIRST CENTURY………. 23
A. Social Aspect ... 23
B. Economic Aspects ... 34
C. Political Aspects ... 36
D. Science and Technology Aspects ... 39
E. Cultural Aspects ... 42
F. Religious Aspects ... 46
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE ... 49
A. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 49
1. Narrative Elements ... 49
a. Character and Characterization ... 49
1) Major Character ... 50
2) Minor Character ... 53
b. Setting ... 56
1) Setting of Time ... 56
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d. Point of View ... 60
e. Theme ... 61
2. Technical Elements ... 61
a. Mise-en-Scene ... 61
b. Cinematography ... 68
B. Discussion ... 78
CHAPTER V : FEMINIST ANALYSIS ... 82
A. Feminist Perspective ... 82
1.Physical Equality ... 82
2.Female Power ... 83
3.Heroism ... 86
B. Discussion ... 88
CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 92
A. Conclusion ... 92
B. Suggestion ... 93
SUMMARY
NONA HERAWATI. A 320 070 062. SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): A FEMINIST APPROACH.
RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is to reveal how the social construction of powerful women to fight against criminal acts is reflected in Philip Noyce Jane Salt. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and a feminist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is Philip Noyce Salt released in 2010 in the United State of America. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is
Salt movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as the information about the director’s biography, websites, and the historical background of America in the early of twenty first century. The method of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the important data, identifying the topic, capturing scene, determining the major character, and the last arranging the data based on category of elements of literature review. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First, from the structural analysis of the movie shows Philip Noyce wants to convey a message that a woman is just as powerful as man is. The second, based on Feminist Approach, this movie contains many facts that are revealed by Philip Noyce which reflect physical equality, female power and heroism. In this movie, Philip Noyce wants to say that a woman is not a weak person.
Key words: Social Construction, Powerful Women, Fight, Criminal Acts, Philip Noyce, feminist.
Consultant I Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S) (Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum.S.Pd.M.Ed)
NIK 410 NIK 772
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Picture 6: Washington DC at Present Day... 56
Picture 7: Point of View of Salt Eyes... 59
Picture 8: Occur the Dark Light..…... 62
Picture 9: Occur the Day Light ... 62
Picture 10: Salt as CIA ……... 64
Picture 11: Salt When Camouflage... 64
Picture 12: Interrogation Rooms ... 64
Picture 13: Salt’s Apartments... 65
Picture 14: White House ………... 65
Picture 15: Monastery at Russia... 66
Picture 16: Salt at the Jungle... 66
Picture 17: St. Bartholomew Church... 67
Picture 18: The Character on Straight Angle…... 68
Picture 19: The Character Low Angel……….…... 69
Picture 20: The Character High Angle………... 69
Picture 22: The Character Long Shot... 70
Picture 23: The Character Medium Long Shot... 71
Picture 24: The Character Medium Shot... 71
Picture 25: The Character Medium Close-Up……..…... 71
Picture 26: The Character Close-Up………... 72
Picture 27: The Character Extreme Close-Up………... 72
Picture 28: The Character Axis of Action... 74
Picture 30: The Character Shot/Reserve Shot... 75
Picture 31: The Character Eye Line Match... 75
Picture 34: The Character Match on Action... 76
Picture 35: Salt Makes a Bomb…... 81
