JOHN SMITH’S DECISION TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE IN D.J. CARUSO’S I AM NUMBER FOUR MOVIE (2011):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department
by:
NAJMUSYSYARQI A 320 080 224
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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MOTTO
Don’t give up for everything. Keep
smile and always pray. Remember,
Allah is always beside you.
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and
AyatKursi are the best pray for mylife.
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DEDICATION
My deepest gratitude to Allah SWT, and in my happiness, I dedicate
this work to:
My beloved mother Sri Hartati, who has sacrificed everything for me
and always supports me with love. Thanks for the prayer.
My beloved father Abdul Tawab, rest in peace.
My beloved sisters, Anna Rendini, Rofiqoh, and Malikusmiyah, you
will always be my loved sister.
All of my nephews (Aul, Agga, Eksa, Himni, Razan) and nieces
(Benna, Chandra, Danti, Vita, Luna), I love you all.
My friends in F Community, you are everything in class F. There is
no F Community if there are no you.
My friends in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta 2008.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikumWr.Wb.
Bismillahirrohmanirrohiim.Alhamdulillahirobil’alamin. The greatest praise
and grateful to Allah SWT, the merciful and compassionate, and the prophet
Muhammad SAW, the messenger, for blessing and guiding the researcher in
completing the research paper as partial fulfillment of the requirement for
bachelor degree in the English Education.
In this research paper, the researcher wants to express her deepest gratitude
and thanks to:
1. Drs. H. SofyanAnif,M.Si, the Dean of School Teacher and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. TitisSetyabudi S.S., M.Hum.theChief of English Education of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Dra.RiniFatmawatias the researcher’s Academic Consultant of Teacher Training and Education.
4. Drs.AbdillahNugroho, M.Hum. as the first consultant who has guided and advised patiently during the arrangement of this research paper.
5. TitisSetyabudi, S.S., M.Hum. as the Second Consultant who has improved the writing of research in order to make this research paper more interesting to
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6. All the lectures of English Education, for the knowledge and lecturing. 7. All the staffs of UMS, for the services and the helping.
8. All of librarian whose place has been visited by researcher to get references for the research paper.
9. Beloved parents, father in the rest of peace and mother who always loves, support, give attention, and prayers.
10.Beloved sisters, Anna, Fiqoh, and Malik, you will always be my loved sister. 11.All of her nephews(Aul, Agga, Eksa, Himni, Razan) and nieces (Benna,
Chandra, Danti, Vita, Luna), her lovethem all.
12.Lila Syukurilla, for the relationship from kindergarten until now.
13.Her best friends, campus sisters and brothers, Vika-Cho Nul,Telo-Rutha, Dina, Kunyung-Tyas,Hepi,Bogel-Andi,Suko-Anjar, Gaplek-Amin, Doni, Lilik for together and happiness.
14.Her friends in F Community, they are everything in class F. There is no F Community if there are no them.
15.Her friends in Al Islam Senior High School (Tombol, Icha’, Umi, Singo, Dila, Putri, Yolanda, Bathuk, Simbah, Arab, CMutz, Ali, Armand, Rio_Agha,
Dino) for the sadness and happiness in there.
16.Her friends in Nirbitan Boarding House (Nyol, Mei-Mei, mb.Dzah, mb.Deni, mb.Nanik, Artin, Yossi, Okta, Artin, Ningsih, Nizwah,). Thanks for
the time, although just short.
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18.Her favorite music, especially ‘Where U at’ & ‘Wedding Dress’ by Tae Yang, other Korean songs (Super Junior, 2PM, Big Bang, DBSK, 2NE1, CN Blue,
Rain Bi, HowL, and OST. of Korean drama), Owl City, Within Temptation,
Seal (Kiss From A Rose), Simple Plan, for always accompany the researcher
in making the research paper.
The writer believes that there are many obstacles revealed by this study. In
that case, she would like to ask for apology. Any suggestion and criticism are
appreciated.
Wassalamu’alaikumWr.Wb.
Surakarta, August 15, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ……… i
APPROVAL…………... ii
ACCEPTANCE ……….... iii
TESTIMONY………. iv
MOTTO………. v
DEDICATION……… vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT……… vii
TABLE OF CONTENT……… x
LIST OF FIGURE ... xiii
SUMMARY ……… xx
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ……… 1
B. Previous Study ……… 6
C. Problem of the Study ……….. 8
D. Limitation of the Study ………... 8
E. Objective of the Study ……… 8
F. Benefit of the Study ……… 8
G. Research Method ……… 9
H. Research Organization ……… 10
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B. Basic Assumptions of Individual Psychology … 13
1. Fictional Finalism ……… 13
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation …… 14
3. Striving for Superiority ……….. 15
4. Style of Life ………... 15
5. Social Interest ……….... 17
6. Creative Power ………. 18
C. Notion of Decision ……….. 18
D. Structural Elements ……… 19
1. Narrative Elements ……… 19
2. Technical Elements ……….. 23
E. Theoretical Application ……… 30
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Elements ……… 32
1. Narrative Elements ………... 32
a. Character and Characterization …….. 32
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c. Sound ……… 83
d. Editing ……….. 83
B. Discussion ……… 88
CHAPTER IV INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS A. Individual Psychological Approach ……….. 92
1. Fictional Finalism ……… 92
2. Inferiority of Feeling and Compensation .. 94
3. Striving for Superiority ……… 97
4. Style of Life ………. 98
5. Social Interest ……….. 100
6. Creative Power ……… 101
B. Decision Analysis ……….. 101
C. Discussion ………. 103
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATION A. Conclusion ……… 107
B. Pedagogical Implication ……… 108
C. Suggestion ……….. 108
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFFERENCE
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LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1 John Smith …….……… 33
Figure 2 Three circular scars on John’s right ankle……… 33
Figure 3 John’s action with his telekinesis power ……… 34
Figure 4 John’s action with his lumen power ……… 34
Figure 5 Henri ……….………. 35
Figure 6 Henri dies………. 36
Figure 7 John comes to realize after he got third scar………… 36
Figure 8 Henri comes to help John ……… 36
Figure 9 Number Six ……… 37
Figure 10 Six’s tattoo on her neck ……….. 37
Figure 11 Six’s action with her invisibility power ……….. 38
Figure 12 Six is going to attack the Mogs………. .. 38
Figure 18 Mogadorian (gills and tattoo)………..………… 42
Figure 19 Mogadorians (pointed teeth)………. 42
Figure 20 Mark James……….. 43
Figure 21 Number Three ……… 44
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Figure 23 Beach, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA……….. 45
Figure 24 Coastal Forest, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA. ……….. 45
Figure 25 A Stilt House, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA ………… 46
Figure 32 Paradise High School………... 47
Figure 33 Cafetaria in Paradise High School………. 48
Figure 34 Class in Paradise High School ……… 48
Figure 35 Locker room in Paradise High School ……… 48
Figure 36 Dark room in Paradise High School ……… 48
Figure 37 Stadium in Paradise High School……… 49
Figure 38 Paradise Spring Carnival ………. 49
Figure 39 Sarah’s house ……….. 49
Figure 40 Dining room in Sarah’s house……….. 49
Figure 41 Sarah’s room ……… 50
Figure 42 Paradise steel, Ohio ……….. 50
Figure 43 Basement, Paradise steel, Ohio ………. 50
Figure 44 Supermarket ……….. 50
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Figure 54 Set Dressing in John and Henri’s House………. 57
Figure 55 Set Dressing in John and Henri’s House………. 58
Figure 56 Set Dressing in John’s Room ………. 58
Figure 57 Set Dressing in John’s Room ……… 58
Figure 58 Set Dressing in John’s Room ……… 58
Figure 59 Set Dressing in John’s Room ……… 58
Figure 60 Set Dressing in John’s Room ……… 58
Figure 61 Set Dressing in Living Room of John’s House……….. 59
Figure 62 Set Dressing in Living Room of John’s House……….. 59
Figure 63 Set Dressing in Kitchen of John’s House ………. 59
Figure 64 Set Dressing in Kitchen of John’s House ……….. 59
Figure 65 Set Dressing in Kitchen of John’s House ……….. 59
Figure 66 Set Dressing in Paradise High School-Locker room ….. 60
Figure 67 Set Dressing in Paradise High School-Class ………….. 60
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Figure 69 Set Dressing in Paradise High School-Cafetaria ……. 61
Figure 70 Set Dressing in Sarah’s house-Sarah’s room ……….. 61
Figure 71 Set Dressing in Sarah’s house-Sarah’s room ………. 61
Figure 72 Set Dressing in Sarah’s house-Dining room ………. 62
Figure 73 Set Dressing in Sam’s garage ………. 62
Figure 85 Six uses natural make-up………. 65
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Figure 92 Mog uses unique style (gills and tattoo) ………. 68
Figure 93 Mog’s pointed teeth ……… 68
Figure 94 Mark uses natural make-up ……… 68
Figure 95 Mark wears casual style ………. 69
Figure 96 Three’s make-up is natural and wears shirt and short pants 69 Figure 97 Brightness Outdoor ………. 69
Figure 98 Darkness Outdoor ……… 70
Figure 99 Brightness Indoor ………. 70
Figure 100 Darkness Indoor ……… 70
Figure 101 Source light from lamp indoor ……….. 70
Figure 102 Source light from lamp outdoor ……… 71
Figure 103 Light from sun outdoor ………. 71
Figure 109 Light from front direction ……… 73
Figure 110 Light from behind direction ………. 74
Figure 111 Light from upon direction ……… 74
Figure 112 Light from side direction ……….. 74
Figure 113 Light from everywhere direction ……… 74
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Figure 115 John’s hand produces light ……… 78
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Figure 138 Extreme Close-Up ……… 82
Figure 139 Sarah shows the class to John ……….. 84
Figure 140 John and Sam are talking together ……… 84
Figure 141 John and Sarah chatting together ………. 84
Figure 142 John and Sarah shocked ……… 85
Figure 143 John uses his telekinesis power ………. 85
Figure 144 Sarah takes a picture of John ……… 86
Figure 145 John looks Sarah ……… 86
Figure 146 Six falls down ……….. 86
Figure 147 Six tries to stand up ………. 87
Figure 148 Six uses her telekinesis for action ……… 87
Figure 149 John uses his Lumen ……… 87
Figure 150 the clock spreads light ………. 88
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