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SEX AND AGGRESSION IN NELSON Mc CORMICK’s PROM NIGHT
MOVIE (2008); A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
FEBRIASARI RATNA WULAN A 320 070 309
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
SEX AND AGGRESSION IN NELSON Mc CORMICK’s PROM NIGHT
MOVIE (2008); A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
by
FEBRIASARI RATNA WULAN A320 070 309
Approved to be Examined by Consultant
Consultant I Consultant II
Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum
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ACCEPTANCE
SEX AND AGGRESSION IN NELSON Mc CORMICK’s PROM NIGHT
MOVIE (2008); A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of the Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on November, 2011
Team of Examiners:
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S. ( ) (Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum. ( ) (Member I)
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum ( ) (Member II)
Dean
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I herewith assert that there is no work had been submitted to obtain bachelor degree in any University in this research paper and as far as I concern no work, opinion or masterpieces had been written or published by someone else except the written references which are referred in this paper and mentioned in the bibliography. If only here will be any incorrectness proved in the future in my statement above, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, November 2011
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
All the praises and thanks to Allah SWT, the Lord of the ‘ lam n (mankind, jinn and all that exists) who always gives kindness, mercies and blessings to the writer with health and tremendous power to finish the research paper entitled SEX AND AGGRESSION IN NELSON Mc CORMICK’s PROM NIGHT MOVIE (2208); A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM. Peace and
salutation are also given to our prophet Muhammad SAW, the last Messengers of God, who has guided us from the darkness to the brightness, from stupidity to cleverness and from Jahiliyah to Islamiyah. The success would not be achieved without the help, support, and encouragements from many people during conducting and finishing the research paper. Therefore, on this opportunity, she would like to express her special gratitude and appreciation to the following people:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.SiDrs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.SiDrs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.SiDrs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si...., Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammmadiyah University of Surakarta, for approving this research paper,
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3. Titis SetyabudiTitis SetyabudiTitis SetyabudiTitis Setyabudi, S., S., S., S.S.S.S.,,,, M.Hum.S. M.Hum. M.Hum. M.Hum., Head of English Department Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, and also the second consultant for the willingness in giving the correction about the weakness of this research paper,
4. All of the lecturers in English Department at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, for transferring the knowledge and giving guidance,
5. Her great lovely parents, Mom (Ibu SriIbu SriIbu SriIbu Sri Suwarmi Suwarmi Suwarmi Suwarmi and Dad (Bapak Achmad Bapak Achmad Bapak Achmad Bapak Achmad support so that the writer is able to complete this research,
7. Her nephew will be, for the happiness in the family ,
8. Her great lovely friends,
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9. Arif Lanyink “Repto”, Arif Lanyink “Repto”, Arif Lanyink “Repto”, Arif Lanyink “Repto”, for the new relation as her brother and togetherness at home. Your joke always makes her smile and laugh,
10. Her mate will be “HHHH----jiBejiBejiBejiBe”, for the attention, support, and always make happy when the writer’s feel tired and bored to complete this research,
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, for the unforgettable memories,
13. All of partners in PPL SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo, who has been the great friendship ever,
14. Her team work “ ”, for the chance to work at the office and support to complete this research,
15. All her student at English Central, MIN Jetis 1 Sukoharjo, also SD Negeri Gayam 1 Sukoharjo,
16. And others which cannot be mentioned one by one, who help the writer in finishing the research paper and for all the big supports.
The writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect and still needs many improvements. However, the writer hopes this research paper will give useful significance to readers.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ……..………. i
APPROVAL ………. ii
ACCEPTANCE ………... iii
TESTIMONY ……….. iv
MOTTO ……….... v
DEDICATION ………. vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……….. vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ……….. x
LIST OF FIGURE ………... xiv
ABSTRACT ……….. xviii
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. Benefits of the Study ……… 9
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H. Research Paper Organization ……… 11
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY A. Psychoanalytic Theory ………. 13
1. Notion of Psychoanalysis ………... 13
2. Structure of Personality ……….. 14
a. Id ……… 15
b. Ego ………. 16
c. Superego ……… 17
3. Sex and Aggression ………. 17
B. The Structural Elements of the Movie a. Narrative Elements ……….. 18
b. Technical Elements ……….. 20
C. Theoretical Application ………. 26
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Analysis of Movie 1. Narrative Elements a. Character and Characterization ………. 27
1) Major Character ………. 28
2) Minor Character ………. 34
b.Plot ……… 53
1) Beginning ……… 53
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1) Photographical Qualities of Shot ………… 80
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d.Editing ………. 86 B. Discussion ……….. 88
CHAPTER IV: PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Richard Fenton’s Personality ……… 91 B. Sex and Aggression of Richard Fenton ……… 94 C. Discussion ……… 100
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ………. 102 B. Suggestion ………. 103
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Figure 11 : Claire’s appearances …………..……….. 39
Figure 12 : Claire has dispute with Michael ………. 39
Figure 19 : Detective Winn’s appearances ……… 45
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Figure 30 : Jack give attention to Donna ……….……….. 53
Figure 31 : Bridgeport District ………. 56
Figure 32 : Bridgeport District ………. 56
Figure 33 : Karen and Jack’s house, Donna live in here with them ……. 57
Figure 34 : Police office of Bridgeport ……… 57
Figure 46 : Fenton’s costume using bellboy uniform …………....…….. 64
Figure 47 : Housekeeping’s uniform ………..………. 65
Figure 48 : Receptionist hotel’s uniform ………. 65
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Figure 68 : mirrors, chairs, washbowl, tables ……… 71
Figure 69 : Karen’s house outside ………. 72
Figure 70 : Sofa in terrace ……….. 72
Figure 71 : Living room properties ………. 72
Figure 72 : Television, washbowl, and pictures ……….. 72
Figure 73 : mirror in the bathroom ……….…. 72
Figure 74 : make up properties ………... 72
Figure 75 : Police department’s outside ………... 73
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Figure 92 : Winn’s revolver ……….. 77
Figure 93 : Straight on angel……….. 81
Figure 94 : High angel scene ………. 81
Figure 95 : Low angel scene ………. 81
Figure 96 :Extreme long shot ………... 82
Figure 97 : Long shot ……… 82
Figure 98 : Medium long shot ……….. 82
Figure 99 : Medium long shot ……….. 82
Figure 100 : Medium close up ……….. 83
Figure 101 : Close up ………... 83
Figure 102 : Close up ………... 83
Figure 103 : Extreme close up ………. 84
Figure 104 : Extreme close up ………. 84
xviii ABSTRACT
Febriasari Ratna Wulan. A320070309. SEX AND AGGRESSION IN NELSON Mc CORMICK’s PROM NIGHT MOVIE (2008); A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.
The major problem in this study is to show sex and aggression in Nelson Mc Cormick’s Prom Night 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. Type of data of the study is text and image taken from two data sources: primary and secondary. The primary data source is Prom Night movie directed by Nelson Mc Cormick released in 2008. 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 seems that in this movie, Nelson Mc Cornmick delivers a message about unnatural obsession can cause negative ability until make an aggression to another people. Second, based on psychoanalytic analysis, Nelson wants to convey the psychological phenomena that is a type of personality that leads to sex and aggression