DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “
THE EYE
” MOVIE:
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI A 320 060 029
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
APPROVAL
DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE” MOVIE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI
A 320 060 029
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
ACCEPTANCE
DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE” MOVIE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI
A 320 060 029
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta On, 11 March 2011
Teams of Examiners
1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. ( )
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. ( )
3. Dra. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.Ed. ( )
School of Teacher Training and Education Dean,
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 university, nor there are opinions of masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mention in literature review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, August 2010 The Writer
DEDICATION
This research paper is lovingly dedicated for: My Lord, ALLAH SWT
My lovely parents who always support me and become teachers,
counselors, protector, and friends in my life My beloved brother, thanks for your attention
My someone special, thanks for your time, patience and support All of my friends, especially to „Tembong‟ Community
MOTTO
Trying to get through it, leaving as little damage as possible in my wake.
Don’t expect the unexpected, be the unexpected.
You can be whatever you want, as long as you enjoy being that.
Judge not, lest ye be judged yourself.
Love the lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love
your neighbor as yourself.
Take care of today, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
Live life like there is no tomorrow: Because you never know when one day it
could all be gone in a blink of an eye. My friend went to a party and got
drunk, he drove home of course and on his way to see his pregnant wife and
two children and crashed and died. So you never know when it will be your
last moment in time so live your life a
nd don’t let anyone stop you!
Play hard, die young and leave a good looking corpse.
SUMMARY
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI: A 3200600029. DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF
SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE” MOVIE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER 2011.
This research is aimed to analyze the structural elements of The Eye movie by David Moreau’s such as character and characterization, plot, point of view, style and theme based on psychoanalytic perspective.
This research is a qualitative research. The data are taken from document analysis. The object of the study of the research is to analyze the structural elements of the movie and to analyze the psychoanalytic defense mechanism in surviving dealing with the ghost vision on her sight reflected in The Eye movie.
The results of study as follows; the character and characterization of the actors. From Lionsgate and Paramount Vantage, The Eye is based on the 2002 Asian horror film of the same name written by Jo Jo Yuet-chun Hui, Oxide Pang and Danny Pang and directed by the Chinese filmmaking duo Danny Pang and Oxide Pang. The film, which was an international hit, caught the attention of C/W Productions, who bought the rights for an American remake. Then based on the defense mechanism psychoanalytic approach, defense can happen if there is a threatening moments. So the defense of the film such as denial, displacement, intellectualization, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, regression and sublimation. On The Eye movie, it appears a lot of defenses from the major character Sydney. She wants to trace the owner of her eyes and she also wants to get rid of the ghost that always appears on her vision. There are a lot of conflicts appearing coming from outside, between Sydney and the people near her. For example Paul, Paul as a realistic person, he rejects all about the ghost story told by Sydney. This make Sydney be disappointed and the defense of hers appears. Sydney tries to prove that her vision about the ghost is real, by finding the owner of her eyes.
Keywords: Defense Mechanism, Psychoanalytic, The Eye.
Consultant I Consultant II
Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.
NIK. 589 NIK. 948
Dean,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BISMILLAH HIRAHMANIRRAHIM
ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB
In the name of Allah, the most merciful and guidance. Peace and blessing upon his most beloved messenger, Muhammad SAW, who saved human life for destruction into safety. Due to these, the writer could complete this research paper
entitled “DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID
express her gratitude and appreciation to Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum as the first consultant for his time, great helps, valuable guidance, encouragement, advices, critiques and suggestions during the arrangement of this research paper. Titis Setyabudi S.S as the second consultant, who has improved the writer‟s
writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct sentences, and also as the head of English Department in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for giving her letter and reference. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of the Teacher Training and Education faculty in Muhammadiyah
Her lovely parents father (Hadi Siswanto) and mother (Sri Rukmini) who always support her within endless love, prayer, advice and patience. Her lovely brother Habby,for her help and support. She loves them very much.
Not to forget to her someone special Febrian Dwi Prasetya, for his helps, patience, kindness, faithfulness, understanding and support. Her closest friends Popop, Pagembul, Berry, Mamoth, Domdom, and Nyit-nyot, for their
supports. Love you all guys. And for all of her friends in English Department 2006, especially for class A, hope that will always remember each other and it can be an unforgettable fellowship.
Finally, this research paper is far from being perfect. Therefore, the writer would be very pleased to accept criticism and suggestion from readers to make this research paper better.
WASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB
Surakarta, August 2010 The Writer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
DEDICATION ... v
MOTTO ... vi
SUMMARY ... vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... x
LIST OF FIGURE ... xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 3
C. Problem Statement ... 4
D. Limitation of the Study ... 4
E. Objective of the Study ... 4
F. Benefit of the Study ... 5
1. Theoretical Benefit ... 5
2. Practical Benefit ... 5
1. Type of the Research ... 5
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 26
A. Narrative Elements of The Eye Movie ... 26
1. Character and Characterization ... 26
CHAPTER IV PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ... 42
A. Structure of Sydney‟s Personality ... 42
1. Id ... 42
2. The Ego ... 48
3. Superego ... 51
B. Defense Mechanism of Sydney ... 53
1. Denial ... 53
2. Displacement ... 56
3. Intellectualization ... 58
4. Projection ... 59
5. Rationalization ... 61
6. Reaction Formation ... 62
7. Regression ... 64
8. Sublimation ... 67
9. Suppression ... 68
C. Discussion ... 71
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 74
A. Conclusion ... 74
B. Suggestion ... 76 BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIST OF FIGURE
Page
Figure 3.1. Sydney Wells ... 26
Figure 3.2. Paul Faulkner ... 27
Figure 3.3. Helen Wells ... 28
Figure 3.4. Alyssa ... 28
Figure 3.5. Mrs. Martinez ... 29
Figure 3.6. Mrs. Martinez House ... 30
Figure 3.7. The Art Stage ... 30
Figure 3.8. Paul Office... 31
Figure 3.9. Sydney‟s Apartment ... 31
Figure 3.10. Hospital ... 31
Figure 3.11. Chinese Restaurant ... 32
Figure 3.12. Modern Daily Dress ... 35
Figure 3.13. The child ghost uses a scary make-up to emphasize the Horror face ... 36
Figure 3.14. One room where the lighting effect influences the horror situation ... 36
Figure 3.15. Natural lighting uses light from the aquarium and camera . 37 Figure 3.16. Editing, blurring the shape of ghost ... 40
Figure 3.17. Editing giving the black shadow to creates ghost ... 40
Figure 3.19. Sydney can feel with her other sense ... 43
Figure 3.25. Sydney asks to Paul to help her consultation about her visions... 47
Figure 3.26. Sydney asks to Paul about her eye‟s donor ... 48
Figure 3.27. Sydney does not care anymore about what will happen with her ... 49
Figure 3.28. Sydney and Paul arrives at Mrs. Martinez‟s house ... 50
Figure 3.29. Sydney chooses to stay at Mrs. Martinez‟s house ... 51
Figure 3.30. Paul accepts the Sydney‟s decision, and she thanks for it ... 52
Figure 3.31. Paul confuses about the Sydney‟s explanation about her vision ... 54
Figure 3.38. Sydney tries to reject Helen ... 61
Figure 3.39. Sydney feels disappointed to Paul ... 63
Figure 3.40. Sydney feels disappointed to Paul and she knows that she cannot count on Paul again ... 63
Figure 3.41. Sydney feels happy and she cries because she will able to look the world again ... 64
Figure 3.42. Sydney after gets an ayes donor surgery ... 65
Figure 3.43. Sydney feels confuse and scares ... 65
Figure 3.44. Sydney feels confusion and happy ... 66
Figure 3.45. Sydney cries and hug Paul ... 67
Figure 3.46. Sydney very afraid and confuse with her condition ... 67
Figure 3.47. Sydney tries to convince Helen ... 68
Figure 3.48. Sydney tries to talk with the expert of psychology ... 69
Figure 3.49. Sydney comes to Mrs. Martinez house to get information .. 70
Figure 3.50. Sydney chooses to stay in Mrs. Martinez house ... 70
Figure 3.51. Sydney saves the people who appear on her vision ... 71
