WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI A 320070074
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by: WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by: WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
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 masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in bibliography.
Here later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statement in this testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
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MOTTO
PEOPLE CANNOT CHANGE THEIR DESTINY EXCEPT WITH THEIR PRAY
DO YOUR BEST TO GET THE BEST
JIKA KAMU MERASA SENDIRIAN DIDUNIA INI MAKA CARILAH TUHANMU KARENA DIA AKAN MENJADI SAHABAT TERBAIKMU.
KESABARAN AKAN MENGHASILKAN SESUATU YANG TERASA
SANGAT SPESIAL
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DEDICATION
This paper is dedicated to:
My Lord “Allah SWT” the Supreme Being.
My Father “Supardi, B.Sc” who always sacrificed and praying for my successful.
My Mother “Partini, S.Pd” who always love, praying, support me to do my best.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamuallaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdullilahi robbil ‘alamin, praise to be Allah SWT, The Most Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessing, miracles, and uncountable gifts to me, so I can accomplish my research paper entitled, “Wall-E’s Self Existence to Keep the Last Plant in the Earth in Andrew Stanton Wall-E movie (2008): An Existentialist Approach” as the requirement for getting bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad SAW, the last messenger of Allah SWT, who will be hero for all his followers in the life after. The writer realizes that this research paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the writer would like to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of Teacher Training and education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, as the Head of English Department who has permitted him to write this research paper.
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4. Mr. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant who given a valuable guidance, suggestion, and correct his research paper especially grammar. 5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A, as the examiner.
6. Drs. M. Thoyibi, S.S, as the Academic Consultant.
7. All English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
8. His father, Supardi, B.Sc, thanks for praying, advice, support, spirit, sacrifices, and amazing loves.
9. His mother, Partini, S.Pd, thanks for never ending loves, support, affection, and many advice.
10.His little brother, Bima Dwiki, thanks for joke and time to make researcher always feel happy.
11.All his family thanks for pray and support.
12.His little angel Tuti Harsiwi, thanks for your true love, advice, spirit, and truly happiness.
13.His dearly beloved family in English Department “ZOEZHOP Family”: Puput (Icix), Dani (Kaji), Alfian (Bolliwud), Siwi (Ayank Pesek), Nana (Nanul), Kiki (Nunung), Desinta (Sintul), Reni (Rendong), and Defi (Bubur).
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14. His Class B English Department: Mahendra, Yoga Mbahe, Yoga Purnama, Purwono (Ex), Maksum (Ex), Christina, Dyah, and, Ayu Anggit. We are the compact team in the class.
15.His English Department friends: Puji Ariwibowo (Bean), Ari Handoko (Kuro), Agus Triono, and Adhib (Marmo), that’s no day without joke with them.
16.His powerful laptop “AMD Compaq CQ 42”, thanks for the cooperation in finishing the research and gives consoling games and entertainment. 17.His speedy “Supra X 125R – K 5453 VP”, thanks for your service in his
daily activity.
18.His Nur’aini Boarding House friends: Ucup, Seno, Singgih, and Arif Masrukin, thanks for sharing and togetherness time.
19.Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thank for your support and spirit to researcher finishing this report.
The writer realized that this research paper is far from being perfect, the writer accepts some advices and criticisms. The last, the writer wishes this research paper would be useful for readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ……….. i
APPROVAL ……… ii
ACCEPTANCE ……….. iii
TESTIMONY ………. iv
MOTTO ……….. v
DEDICATION ……… vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ……… vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ………. x
TABLE OF FIGURES ……… xiv
SUMMARY ………. xix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ……… 1
A.Background of Study ………... 1
B.Literature Review ……… 9
C.Problem Statement ……….. 10
D.Limitation of the Study ………... 10
E. Objective of the Study ………. 10
F. Benefits of the Study ……… 11
G.Research Method ………. 11
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6. Transcendence of Ego ……… 94
7. Nothingness ……… 95
B. Discussion ………. 97
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ………. 101
A. Conclusion ………. 101
B. Suggestion ………. 102 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Figure 62. Falling in Love Facial Expression ... 65
Figure 63. Eve’s Sad Facial Expression ... 65
Figure 64. Intimidation Facial Expression ... 65
Figure 65. Curious Facial Expression ... 66
Figure 66. Happiness Figure Movement ... 66
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Figure 91. Match on Action 1 ... 77
Figure 92. Match on Action 2 ... 77
Figure 93. Match on Action 3 ... 77
Figure 94. Match on Action 4 ... 77
Figure 95. Wall-E is against Auto ... 78
Figure 96. Wall-E has electrocuted by Auto ... 78
Figure 97. Wall-E cleans the trash ... 90
Figure 98. Wall-E finds the plant ... 90
Figure 99. Wall-E gives the plant to Eve ... 91
Figure 100. Wall-E chooses to follow Eve ... 92
Figure 101. Wall-E had broken ... 93
Figure 102. Wall-E meets Cockroach ... 94
Figure 103. Loves between Wall-E and Eve ... 95
Figure 104. The end of Auto existence ... 96
xix SUMMARY
WIWIT GUSNIADI. A 320 070 074. WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008): AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH.
RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study reveal how Wall-E self existence save the last plant in the earth in Andrew Stanton’s Wall-E. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and an existentialist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is Wall-E released in 2008 in the United States. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data source. The primary data source is Wall-E movie and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as the information about director’s biography and websites. The method of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the important data, arranging the data based on category of elements of literature review, and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First, Andrew Stanton wants to tell us about the dangerous if we are not keeping our environment. Second, this movie contains unique love of the major character. And the third, the movie tells us to prioritize other interesting thing than our self thing. Key words: Wall-E existence, Wall-E, Existentialist.
Consultant I Consultant II
(Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.) (Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.)
Dean
