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SEX AND AGGRESSION IN PETER FLINTH’S
ARN: THE KNIGHT TEMPLAR
MOVIE (2007):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM
RESEACH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department.
by:
MAFTUKHATIN NI’MAH
A 320 080 208
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
TESTIMONY
Herewith, the writer 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 other, expect those in which the writing are in the manuscript and mentioned in the literature review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that are some untrue statements in this testimony, the writer will hold fully responsible.
Surakarta, July 2012 The Writer,
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MOTTO
“Education is the best equipment for the old days.”(Aristoteles)
“Never put off the chance for a second chance is a lucky.” (the
writer)
“Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.” (Lord
Chesterfield)
"Something may come to those who are willing to wait, but only
obtained by those who are eager to pursue it" (Abraham Lincoln)
"If you have the courage to start, you also have the courage to
succeed." (David Viscoot)
"Doing what is useful, say a courage and contemplate the beauty of
DEDICATION
Alhamdulillah…
This research paper is dedicated to:
Allah SWT. Thanks for always protecting and guiding me.
My beloved Father and Mother. I love you so much, thanks for your love,
prayer, care and support.
My beloved Sisters. Thanks for the prayer and support.
My beloved brother. Thanks for the prayer and support.
My big family. Thanks for the prayer and support.
My all best friends, who always accompany me in happiness, sadness, and
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirrobil a’lamin, praise and gratitude to the most gracious and most merciful, Allah SWT for blessing the writer in performing this research paper, under the title of “SEX AND AGGRESSION IN PETER FLINTH’S ARN: THE KNIGHT TEMPLAR MOVIE (2007): A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM”. This is the one of the requirements for getting the bachelor degree
in English Department.
The writer realizes that this research paper would never be possible without other people`s help, so that the writer would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first research consultant who has guided and advised her during the arrangement of research paper from the beginning until the end.
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S,M.Hum, as the Head of English Department and the second consultant, thanks for being a good consultant and giving the writer suggestion in correcting this research paper.
3. Aryati Prasetyarini, S.Pd, as the academic consultant.
5. All of the lecturers in English Department who have given their knowledge and experiences.
6. Her great lovely parents, Mom (Ibu Qoyyimah) and Dad (Bapak Tafsir
Damiri), for the love, patience, prayer, advice, trust, and for the best support
for her,
7. Her Beloved Sisters: Anita Aulia Rahmah and Azkiyah Fitriana, who always give support, prayer and happiness.
8. Her Beloved Brother: Aris Setiawan, who always give support and prayer. 9. Her friends in boarding house Wowox, Idut, Gendhut, Marucil, Eva, Lek Nur, Narni
and all the members of Wulandari, especially her roommate Retno.
10.Her best friends, Retno, Rini, Citra, Ikha, Sharaz, Ayu, Handul, Azizah, Yuni, Kelik, Rose, Shelfi, Hepi, Andam, Rutha curut, Picka, Yani, and
Arqi for this warm and meaningful friendship. This friendship needs no
reason to make the unity inside,
11.English Department especially F Community and EDSO 2008 that cannot be mentioned one by one.
12.Her best friends “Fighters” Elly and Saabique. For the support and the prayer
13.Her best friends in Capoeira SEN, Duex, Mukliz, Ali, Machruz, Sarah, Veni, Arcivid, Elida, Diana, Beta, Romi, Wulan, Nana. For spirits,
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The writer realizes that this research paper still has a lot of weaknesses. Therefore, the writer would thank to the readers if they can give the suggestion and criticisms to make the research paper better.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, August 2012.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF FIGURE ... xiv
ABSTRACT……… xvii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A.Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 7
C.Problem Statement ... 8
D.Limitation of the Study ... 8
E. Objective of the Study ... 8
F. Benefit of the Study ... 9
G.Research Method ... 9
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A. Psychoanalytic Theory ... 12
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Analysis of Arn: The Knight Templar Movie . 9 1. Narrative Elements ... 29
a. Character and Characterization ... 29
1)Setting of Time ... 46
1) Photographical Qualities of Shot ... 61
2) Framing of Shot ... 62
3) Duration of Shot ... 65
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2) Sound Effect ... 65
3) Music ... 65
4) Silence ... 66
d. Editing ... 66
1) Axis of Action ... 67
2) Establishing Shot ... 67
3) Reestablishing Shot ... 68
4) Reverse Shot ... 68
5) Cross Cutting ... 69
6) Match on Action ... 69
B. Discussion ... 80
CHAPTER IV: PSYCHOANALTIC ANALYSIS A. Analysis of Arn’s Personality ... 73
B. Sex and Agression of Arn Magnuson ... 78
C.Discussion ... 80
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION D.Conclusion ... 82
E. Suggestion ... 83 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Figure 48 : Monasteries Properties ... 56
Figure 49 : Monasteries Properties ... 56
Figure 50 : Monasteries Properties ... 56
Figure 51 : Monasteries Properties ... 57
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ABSTRACT
MAFTUKHATIN NI’MAH. A 320 080 208. SEX AND AGGRESSION IN PETER FLINTH’S ARN: THE KNIGHT TEMPLAR MOVIE (2007): A
PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM. RESEARCH PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012.
The major problem in this study is to show how sex and aggression in Peter Flinth’s Arn: The Knight Templar movie by using psychoanalytic criticism. It is conducted by analyzing the movie based on its structural elements and based on psychoanalytic criticism.
This research is qualitative research. Types of data of the study are text and image taken from two data sources: primary and secondary. The primary data source is Arn: The Knight Templar directed by Peter Flinth released in 2007. While the secondary data sources are taken from the books of literary, internet, and other relevant information. Both data are collected through library research and analyzed by descriptive analysis.
Using a psychoanalytic criticism as the theoretical framework, the research shows the following findings. First, based on the structural analysis, it is evident that in this movie Flinth deliver a message that there is always a chance of redemption for the sinner. Second, based on the psychoanalytic analysis, it is evident that in this movie, Flinth wants to convey the psychological phenomenon indicating that personality tends to lead to sex and aggression.
