THE AMBITION OF THE MAJOR CHARACTER IN JUSTIN CHADWICK’S THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL MOVIE (2008):
A BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
CINDY MUTI HANDAYANI A 320 070 021
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
THE AMBITION OF THE MAJOR CHARACTER IN JUSTIN CHADWICK’S THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL MOVIE (2008): A
BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE
Written by:
CINDY MUTI HANDAYANI A 320 070 021
Approved to be examined by Consultant team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
THE AMBITION OF THE MAJOR CHARACTER IN JUSTIN CHADWICK’S THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL MOVIE (2008): A
BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE
Accepted by the Board of Examiner School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on March, 2011
Team of Examiners
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed. ( ………. ) Chair Person
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd. ( ………. )
Member I
3. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S. ( ………. )
Member II
Dean,
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MOTTO
“ Dan perumpamaan – perumpamaan ini Kami buat unt uk manusia; dan
t idak ada yang akan memahaminya kecuali mereka yang berilmu”
(Q. S. Al ‘Ankabut: 43)
“ Everyt hing must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler”
(Albert Einst ein)
“ Di dunia ini ada kaya dan miskin. Ini unt uk memberit ahumu bahw a
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DEDICATION
This research paper is proudly dedicat ed t o:
Allah S. W. T., my prayer replier, f or t he beaut iful and meaningful lif e.
M y beloved M ot her and Fat her, my incredible heroes, f or t heir prayer, blessing, support and
love.
M y beloved younger brot hers, my milky and golden brot hers, f or t heir support , laugh and
love.
M y best f riends in English Depart ment especially my f riends in class A 2007 f or t heir
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
First of all, I would like to say Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin, the greatest thank and praise to Allah S. W. T. the lord of the universe, The Merciful and Compassionate, who has blessed the researcher to finish writing her research paper entitled “THE AMBITION OF THE MAJOR CHARACTER IN JUSTIN CHADWICK’S THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL MOVIE (2008) : A BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE”.
Moreover the researcher wants to express her gratitude and appreciation to some people who have given contribution and completion this research paper. The researcher thanks to:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum. S.Pd., M.Ed., as the first consultant who has patiently given the researcher his great help, direction and guidance in accomplishing this paper.
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd., as the second consultant who has improved the writer’s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read in fully correct sentences.
3. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
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5. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S., as the academic consultant who has given the researcher guidance during her study in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
6. All the lecturers of English Department thank you for the guidance during the study at this university.
7. Her Mother and Father, who always pray, give advise, support, and love. There is no word to express how much she loves them.
8. Her younger brothers, they are both tiring and coloring her life. They have to know deep down inside her heart she always loves them. 9. Her big family “Ramelan Broto W iryono’s” for the pray and
support.
10. Her best friends in English Department ‘07, Anita, Duma, Idud, Iing Novi and W indy for the joy, sadness, happiness. She is lucky to know them, share the laugh and cry with them all.
11. Her best friends in Purw onegaran: mbak Hanif and mbak Ratih for the pray, advise and love. Never be tired of being her sister.
12. Her best friends in elementary school and junior high school, Uli and W idy for the pray and support. Time will never end their friendship. 13. The entire librarian whose place has been visited, for giving
permission and privilege to obtain the required reverences.
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The researcher realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, so the researcher welcomes any constructive comment, criticism, and suggestion from anyone. Finally, she hopes that this research paper would help other researcher who are interested in studying behaviorist perspective to enrich the reader’s knowledge.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, March, 2011
The researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
MOTTO ... iv
DEDICATION ... v
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vi
TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix
SUMMARY ... xiii
TESTIMONY ... xiv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of The Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 8
C. Problem Statement ... 9
D. Limitation of The Study ... 9
E. Objective of The Study ... 9
F. Benefit of The Study ... 9
G. Research Method... 10
H. Research Paper Organization ... 12
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B. Behaviorist Perspective ... 15
C. Principle of Behaviorism ... 18
D. Enviromental Influences ... 20
E. Structural Elements of The Movie ... 23
F. Theoretical Application ... 35
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural of Elements ... 37
1. Character and characterization ... 37
a. Major Character ... 38
b. Minor Character ... 43
2. Setting ... 50
a. Setting of Time ... 50
b. Setting of Place... 51
3. Plot ... 53
a. Exposition ... 53
b. Complication ... 53
c. Climax ... 54
d. Resolution ... 55
4. Point of View ... 56
5. Theme ... 57
B. Technical Elements of The Movie ... 58
1. Mise en Scene ... 58
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b. Set Dressing and Properties ... 60
c. Costume and Make Up ... 61
d. Figurative Expression and Movement ... 63
2. Cinematography ... 65
a. Photographical Qualities of Shot ... 65
b. Framing of Shot ... 65
c. Duration of Shot ... 69
3. Sound ... 69
4. Editing ... 70
a. Axis of Action ... 70
b. Shot/ Reverse Shot ... 71
c. Eyeline Match ... 71
d. Match on Action ... 72
5. Casting ... 74
C. Discussion ... 75
CHAPTER IV: BEHAVIORIST ANALYSIS A. The Ambition of The Major Character ... 78
1. The Ambitious Anne ... 79
a. Lesson Learned ... 79
b. Anne’s Old Behavior ... 80
2. The More Ambitious Anne ... 82
a. Lesson Learned ... 82
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3. Personality Development ... 88 B. Discussion ... 90
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ... 93 B. Suggestion ... 94 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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SUMMARY
CINDY MUTI HANDAYANI. A 320 070 021. THE AMBITION OF THE MAJOR CHARACTER IN JUSTIN CHADWICK’S THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL MOVIE (2008) : A BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE.
The object of this research is the movie entitled The Other Boleyn Girl, by Justin Chadwick. The study investigates how the ambition
change behavior of the major character in Justin Chadwick’s The Other Boleyn Girl specifically viewed from behaviorist perspective.
The research paper belongs to qualitative research. The object of the study is Anne Boleyn in The Other Boleyn Girl movie. In this method, the writer uses two data sources. The primary data source is the The Other Boleyn Girl movie itself, meanwhile the secondary one
includes references and materials related to the study picking up from the books or internet. The methods used for collecting data are library research and documentation. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The result of the study reveals the life of Anne Boleyn who change her behavior beacuse her big ambition. The Other Boleyn Girl represents Justin Chadwick’s response to the role of ambition in changing and shaping someone’s behavior.
Consultant I Consultant II
Dr. Phil. Dewi C., S. Pd., M. Ed. Nurhidayat, S. Pd.
Dean
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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 master piece which have been written or published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in literary review and bibliography. Therefore, if it is proved that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, March, 2011