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CLASS STRUGGLE IN THE KNIGHT’S TALE MOVIE
DIRECTED BY BRIAN HELGELAND:
A MARXIST APPROACH
by
DESI EVAWATI A. 320 050 370
Approved to be Examined The Consultant Team
Consultant I
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S.)
Consultant II
ACCEPTANCE
CLASS STRUGGLE IN SPARTACUS MOVIE
DIRECTED BY ROBERT DORNHELM:
A MARXIST APPROACH
by
DESI EVAWATI A. 320 050 370
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on ……… …..2010
Team of Examiners:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S. (………..) (Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si (………..) (Member I)
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. (………..) (Member II)
Dean,
MOTTO
The man who says he never has time is the lazy man.
(Litchenberg)
The worst in the business world is the situation of no decision.
(Napoleon)
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berjalan dengan baik nikmatilah, karena hal itu tidak akan
berlangsung selamanya. Bila tidak berjalan baik, jangan
khawatir, karena hal itu tidak akan berlangsung selamanya.
DEDICATION
Affectionately and wholeheartedly, dedicated to:
Allah SWT
Muhammad SAW
Thanks for always giving me the right way
My Parents
Thanks for praying, supporting, guiding, and loving me
My Brother and Sister
Thanks for protecting and loving me
My Beloved Admirer Unforgettable
SUMMARY
DESI EVAWATI. A. 320 050 370. CLASS STRUGGLE IN THE KNIGHT’S TALE MOVIE DIRECTED BY BRIAN HELGELAND: A MARXIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER, MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2010.
The major problem of this study is to elucidate the struggle of William Thatcher reflected in Brian Helgeland’s The Knight’s Tale movie. The objectives of the study are; to analyse the structural elements of the movie and to analyse the character of William Thatcher based on Marxist perspective.
In conducting this study, the researcher uses qualitative research in which the data are based on primary data from Brian Helgeland’s The Knight’s Tale movie. While secondary data are taken from references and materials related to study, whether by picking up from books and internet.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.
Praise to Allah SWT, the Lord of the universe, with blessing, the researcher can finish this research paper. She believes that it is impossible to finish the research paper without help, guidance and support from others. Therefore, the researcher would like to express her gratitude to all people who support and guide her in doing this research paper.
She expresses her gratitude to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Koesoemo Ratih., S.Pd., M.Hum., as the Head of English Department,
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum., as the first consultant who has given
encouragement, guidance in doing and finishing the paper. And the consultant academic.
4. Drs. Mauly Halwat, as the second consultant who had given correction,
suggestion and advice patiently and wisely.
5. Her beloved father and mother for love and affection, prayer, motivation, and support.
7. All librarians, for giving permission and privilege to obtain the required references.
8. All her dearest family, for uncles and aunt, for the supports, all cousins, and
sisters who always accompany her to go every where.
9. All her friends, for giving her the best moment and supports to finish this
study.
10. All of best friends and all of in class G’03 for helps and kindness, advice and
support.
11. Her sweetheart AR 3f Te 7 for support, inspiration, love, spirit, and happiness. 12. Radio Rapma FM 94,2 UMS for knowledge of broadcaster, experience, skill,
togetherness, organization, and friendship.
13. Her best friend, Bodro, Candra Jamela, Pongki, Boy, a joke, care, fun, etc.
Finally, she realizes that this research paper is still for from being perfect. Therefore she hopes and needs the constructive criticism and suggestion to make this research paper better. She also hopes this research will be useful for those who want to study Robert Dornhelm’s Spartacus and enrich the reader’s knowledge dealing with this study.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
MOTTO ... iv
DEDICATION ... v
SUMMARY ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Previous Study ... 6
C. Limitation of the Study ... 7
D. Problem Statements ... 7
E Objective of Study ... 7
F. Benefit of the Study ... 8
G. Research Method ... 8
H. Paper Organization ... 10
CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ... 11
A. Notion of Marxist Theory ... 11
B. Marxist Literary Criticism ... 12
C. Marxist View on Literature……….. . 13
1. Dialectical Materialism……… 18
2. Historical Materialism……….………. 20
3. Alienation……….. 21
4. Class Struggle……….... 23
5. Revolution………. 24
E. Structural Elements of the Movie……… ... 25
F. Theoretical Application ... 39
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF THE ENGLISH SOCIETY IN THE LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY ... 41
A. Social Aspect ... 41
B. Economic Aspect ……… 45
C. Political Aspect ……….……… 47
D. Science and Technology ……… 48
E. Cultural Aspect ……….. 55
F. Religious Aspect………. 58
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ……….. 61
A. Narrative Elements……….……… 61
1. Character and Characterization……….. 61
2. Setting………. 68
3. Plot ……….. 72
5. Theme ... 76
B. Technical Elements……… 77
1. Cast……… 77
2. Mese-en-Scene……… 79
3. Cinematography………. 83
4. Editing……… 87
5. Sound……… 90
C. Discussion ... 94
CHAPTER V : THE MARXIST ANALYSIS……….96
A. Marxist Principles……….. 96
1. Dialectical Materialism……… 96
2. Historical materialism……….…. 100
3. Alienation……….. 102
4. Class Struggle………... 104
5. Revolution……… 106
B. Discussion……… 108
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION……… 111
A. Conclusion……… 111
B. Suggestion………. 111
