MYTH SYMBOLS IN THE MOVIE
“PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF”
I Ketut Dresta Danayasa
1218351060
Non-Regular Program
English Department
Faculty of Arts
Udayana University
MYTH SYMBOLS IN THE MOVIE
“PERCY
JACKSON AND THE LIGHT
NING THIEF”
I Ketut Dresta Danayasa
1218351060
Non-Regular Program
English Department
Faculty of Arts
Udayana University
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to praise and thank the Almighty God for all of
the grace, blessing, guidance, and love which allow me to conduct my final study
and overcome each and every single obstacles and problems I encountered during
the writing of this study. Therefore, this study could be finished on time to fulfill
the requirements for obtaining the S.S. degree at the Non-Regular Program of
English Department, Faculty of Arts, Udayana University.
At this precious moment, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to
Prof. Dr. Ni Luh Sutjiati Beratha, M.A. as the Dean of Faculty of Arts, Udayana
University. I would like to dedicate my deepest and sincere gratefulness to Drs. I
Ketut Wandia, M.A., M.App.Ling., Ph.D. as my first supervisor and to Drs. I
Nyoman Udayana, M.Litt., Ph.D. as my second supervisor for their suggestion,
assistance, constructive instruction, encouragement and comments during the
process of completing this study. I also want to deliver my appreciation and
gratitude to whole teaching staffs of the Non-Regular Program of English
Department, Faculty of Arts, Udayana University, who have guided me through
my academic years, and given me generous assistance and knowledge.
My deepest appreciation is due to my beloved parents, my two elder
sisters, and my elder brother, who have always supported me in my study. My
thanks for everything. Last but not least, thank you for all people who have been
really helpful that I cannot mention one by one, thanks a lot for all.
Finally, I realize that this study does still have some shortcomings.
Having this condition, some inputs such as comments, suggestions, and other new
ideas will be very much needed and welcome to improve this study.
Denpasar, August 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Pages
APPROVAL SHEET ... i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... iv
ABSTRACT ... vi
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
1.1 Background of Study... 1
1.2 Problems of Study ... 2
1.3 Aims of Study ... 3
1.4 Scope of Discussion ... 3
1.5 Research Methods ... 3
1.5.1 Data Source ... 3
1.5.2 Method and Technique of Collecting Data ... 4
1.5.3 Method and Technique of Analyzing Data ... 4
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW, CONCEPTS, AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ... 5
2.2 Concepts ... 7
2.3 Theoretical Framework ... 9
2.3.1 Theory of Archetypes proposed by Jung ... 9
2.3.2 Theory of Myths proposed by Frye ... 16
CHAPTER III ANALYSIS ON MYTH SYMBOLS IN THE MOVIE “PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF” ... 21
3.1 Overview of the Movie ... 21
3.2 Synopsis of the Story ... 22
3.3 Classification of the Myth Symbols ... 24
3.3.1 Weapons ... 25
3.3.2 Natural Elements ... 26
3.3.3 Mythical Creatures ... 27
3.4 Analysis on the Myth Symbols ... 29
3.4.1 Weapons ... 29
3.4.2 Natural Elements ... 34
3.4.3 Mythical Creatures ... 41
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION... 51
ABSTRACT
This study entitled Myth Symbols in the Movie “Percy Jackson and the
Lightning Thief” mainly aims at observing the myth symbols found in the movie
“Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” and discovering the meanings of the myth symbols. It is very interesting to investigate Jung’s archetypal theory that
has something to do with stories of myth. The study is directed to answer two
basic questions: “what symbols of myth are found in the movie?” and “what are the meanings of the myth symbols found in the movie?”. There were two aims of
the study: to find out the myth symbols in the movie and to analyze the meanings of the myth symbols.
The data were collected through the observation and documentation methods where the data were taken from the internet by downloading the movie
“Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” and the script fragments were made based on the whole parts of the movie. The data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively based on the Theory of Archetypes proposed by Jung and the Theory of Myths proposed by Frye.
The myth symbols found in the movie were classified into three categories. These three categories were weapons, natural elements, and mythical creatures. The first category was weapons; it consists of sword, shield, bow and arrow, trident, and lightning bolt. The second category was natural elements; it consists of water, fire, wind, cloud, and lightning. The third category was mythical creature; it consists of satyr, minotaur, centaur, nymph, Medusa, Hydra, Charon, and hellhound.
The finding shows that many archetypes can be observed through all of the symbols and expressed in the story of myth. Generally, there are three main types of the archetype; they are character archetypes, situational archetypes, and symbolic archetypes. In addition, they all can be connected to the seasons of the year such as spring, summer, autumn, and winter; and to the genres of a story such as comedy, romance, tragedy, and irony.
