DILEMMA AND DEPRESSION LIVING AS A WOMAN IN REBECCA MILLER’S MOVIE THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE (2009):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Education Department
Written by : YULIAN ILHAM
A 320 080 101
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
DILEMMA AND DEPRESSION LIVING AS A WOMAN IN REBECCA MILLER’S MOVIE THE PRIVATE LIVESOF PIPPA LEE (2009):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
Written by: YULIAN ILHAM
A 320 080 101
Approved to be Examined by the Consultants
Consultant I
(Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed)
Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
DILEMMA AND DEPRESION LIVING AS A WOMAN IN REBECCA MILLER’S MOVIE THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE (2009):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER Prepared and Arranged by:
YULIAN ILHAM A 320 080 101
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta On...
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed. ( ) NIK. 772
2. Titis Setyabudi, S. S, M. Hum. ( ) NIK. 948
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. ( )
NIK. 589
Approved by
School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
iv TESTIMONY
The researcher states that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain Bachelor Degree of
University, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except referred written in this research paper and mentioned
in the bibliography.
If it is proved that there are mistakes in the writer’s statement above
later in the future, the researcher will be wholly responsible.
Surakarta, April 2, 2012
The researcher
vi DEDICATION
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Aalamiin, as Allah SWT mercy. I gratefully
dedicate this research paper to :
My beloved Parents, Bapak Muhammad Giyono,
and Ibu Kindarti.
My beloved brother, Gilang Ramadhan. My beloved friends The Gembelz Community My beloved new family, dek Andre, dek Adji, dek
Darwin, and dek Oktorita.
My all-best friends in Muhammadiyah University
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Alhamdulillahi robbil ‘alamin, Praise be to Allah SWT, the
ALMIGHTY God, for blessing and guiding in completing this research paper as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the bachelor degree in English Education
Department. In this opportunity, the writer also wants to express his deep gratitude to the following persons:
1. The first consultant, Mrs. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed, who has given great help and guidance in finishing this research paper.
2. The second consultant, Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum, who has given
correction and criticism.
3. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si, as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education.
4. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum, as the Head of English Education Department, School of Teacher Training and Education.
5. The Academic of advisor of class C/2008, Drs. Sigit Haryanto, M. Hum, and the entire lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
6. His beloved and respectable parents bapak Muhammad Giyono, ibu kindarti. Also his beloved brother Gilang Ramadhan, and all of his big family for the prayer, love, affection, patient, support and advice so that
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7. All his best friends in the big family of “The Gembelz Community English Education Department ’08”, Rendy Latif, Hood El Ghoriby, Widhi Aje, Narco Luph Tika, Primitive Art, Ratih Nasalia Just-mine, Septi Triana, Anna Ndutz, Tika Luph Narco, Laily Agustina, Rizka Ameliana
Fransiska Fransiska, Viema Thea, Anyax Simpson, Atik Pramitasih, Sakti Wardhani, Dwi Susilowati, Miftahul Jannah, Dieniec Darmawan, and Elly Fatmawati thanks for the kindness and friendship.
8. All his friends in the brotherhood of “Cakra Jadi Dua” who accompanied him during the study in English Education Department, School of Teacher
Training and Education, Deny Cutez, Fernando Lathif Al Farizy, Andy Kaka Leite, Saputra Aji, Aan’s Akrom, and mbah Irsyad Juragan Boxer.
9. All his new families who always give support and best motivation to him, dek Harliyandri Iqbal Nugroho, dek Marcell Darwin, dek Adjie Handoko, and dek Oktorita Pungkasiyanti.
10.All his best-friends in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, Agustin Budiarti, dek Meita Ratna P. S., dek Arbideen Samaae, dek
Masolaeh Yalo, Iin Sofiyani, Tia Fifi Lestari, Sumarno Mathics, El Misky, Tri Saparudin, Angga Deni P., Yusnita Rahmawati, Prasetya Manggarai, Purnawati, Hani, Rodhil Mubarok, Nanstan Irin, Muhammad Nur, Ninok
Risky Amalia, Ratna Adi Tejaningrum, Astra Pamungkas, Arsida Widayati, Yoan Neeta Rheezky, Vava Ovipi, Octa ViiEa IDa, Lilia Asmoluty, Tika Cebonk, Lateeza Choconavia, Yun De’yun, Linda Pratiwi,
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Sunani, Hepi Swan, Ipung Anggoro, Mba’ Arifah Nurul Fauzi, Mba’
Roma, Rharha Yoelia, Ardiani Dian, Raya Gilang, Shenly Bhinti Mardani,
Arum SaaRi, Dea Intan Ngestihati, Fajar Novitasari, and many more, never ending struggle for you guys.
11.All his friends in PPL Muhammadiyah Kartasura, Aziz Lukman Hakim, Arofah Novitasari, Maya Saroh, Ninik Kurnia Indriastuti, Fajar Rusdiati, Raditya Sofiyanto, Feni Dwi Pratiwi, Titis Rolaseri, Ika Wahyu
Wardhani, Retno Wulandari, etc., keep on fighting, get the spirit, and don’t give up guys.
Finally, the researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect, so all suggestions and criticisms for improving this research are
accepted widely and happily. Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for the readers and prospective researchers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Surakarta, April 2, 2012 The researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
TABLE OF FIGURE ... xiv
SUMMARY ... xx
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review ... 8
C. Problem Statement ... 9
D. Limitation of the Study ... 10
E. Objectives of the Study ... 10
F. The Benefit of the Study ... 10
G. Research Method ... 11
H. Paper Organization ... 12
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 14
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B. System of Personality ... 16
1. Id ... 16
2. Ego ... 18
3. Superego ... 20
C. Theory of Dilemma and Depression ... 21
1. Theory of Dilemma ... 21
2. Theory of Depression ... 34
D. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 38
1. Narative Elements ... 38
a. Character and Characterization 38 b. Casting ... 39
c. Plot ... 39
2. Technical Elements ... 41
a. Mise-en-Scene ... 41
b. Cinematography ... 47
c. Sound ... 50
d. Editing ... 50
e. Point of View ... 52
f. Theme ... 53
E. Theoretical Application ... 53
CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE 55 A. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 55
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a. Character and Characterization ... 55
b. Casting ... 75
c. Plot ... 78
d. Point of View ... 82
e. Theme ... 84
f. Intent/ Message ... 85
g. Symbol ... 85
2. Technical Elements ... 86
a. Mise-en-Scene ... 86
b. Cinematography ... 98
c. Editing ... 101
d. Sound ... 104
B. Discussion ... 104
CHAPTER IV: PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ... 108
A. Psychoanalytic Analysis ... 108
1. Id ... 108
2. Ego ... 114
3. Superego ... 118
B. Dilemma and Depression Living as a Woman 121 B.1. Family-System Approaches ... 122
B.2. Depression as Psychic Symptom ... 126
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CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 132
A. Conclusion ... 132
B. Suggestion ... 135
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 : Seven Years Old Pippa Sarkissian ... 57
Figure 2 : Seven Years Old Pippa Sarkissian ... 57
Figure 3 : Seven Years Old Pippa Sarkissian ... 57
Figure 4 : Teenage Pippa Sarkissian ... 57
Figure 5 : Teenage Pippa Sarkissian ... 57
Figure 6 : Adult Pippa Sarkissians (Pippa Lee) ... 58
Figure 7 : Adult Pippa Sarkissians (Pippa Lee) ... 58
Figure 8 : Pippa Sarkissians when she tried to drink Her mother’s medicine ... 58
Figure 9 : Pippa Sarkissians when she tried to drink Her mother’s medicine ... 58
Figure 10 : Pippa Sarkissians when she tried to drink Her mother’s medicine ... 59
Figure 11 : Pippa Sarkissians when she tried to drink Her mother’s medicine ... 59
Figure 12 : Suky Sarkissian ... 60
Figure 13 : Suky Sarkissian ... 60
Figure 14 : Suky Sarkissian ... 61
xv Figure 16 : Suky Sarkissians shows her
unflagging energy ... 61
Figure 17 : Suky Sarkissian’s picture when she drunk the medicine ... 62
Figure 18 : Suky Sarkissian’s picture when she drunk the medicine ... 62
Figure 19 : Suky Sarkissian’s picture when she drunk the medicine ... 62
Figure 20 : Suky Sarkissian shorted out like a run-down robot ... 62
Figure 21 : Suky Sarkissian’s personality picture after taking the medicine ... 62
Figure 22 : Suky Sarkissian’s personality picture after taking the medicine ... 62
Figure 23 : Suky Sarkissian’s personality picture after taking the medicine ... 62
Figure 24 : Herb Lee ... 63
Figure 25 : Herb Lee ... 63
Figure 26 : Herb Lee ... 63
Figure 27 : Chris Nadeau ... 64
Figure 28 : Chris Nadeau ... 64
Figure 29 : Chris Nadeau ... 65
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Figure 31 : Dot Nadeau ... 67
Figure 32 : Sam Saphiro ... 68
Figure 33 : Sandra Dulles ... 68
Figure 34 : Ben Lee ... 69
Figure 35 : Grace Lee ... 70
Figure 36 : Gigi Lee ... 71
Figure 37 : Aunt Trish ... 72
Figure 38 : Kat ... 72
Figure 39 : Shelly ... 73
Figure 40 : Des Sarkissian ... 74
Figure 41 : Chester Sarkissian ... 74
Figure 42 : Johnnie Nadeau ... 75
Figure 43 : Pippa’s point of view when she was having conversation with her daughter Grace ... 83
Figure 44 : Pippa’s point of view when she was in conversation with Dot ... 83
Figure 45 : Pippa’s point of view when she was telling about her own decision to move with Ben ... 83
Figure 46 : Pippa in thought ... 84
xvii Figure 48 : Herb and Pippa’s New Condo
in Connecticut ... 87
Figure 49 : Dining Room of Herb and Pippa’s New Condo ... 87
Figure 50 : The hospital when Suky gave birth to Pippa ... 87
Figure 51 : Restaurant in Connecticut ... 87
Figure 52 : Dot’s House ... 87
Figure 53 : Foodmart Connecticut ... 88
Figure 54 : Aunt Trish’s Appartment ... 88
Figure 55 : Herb’s Private Office ... 88
Figure 56 : Beach of Manhattan ... 88
Figure 57 : Herb and Gigi’s beach house in Manhattan ... 88
Figure 58 : Baseball Field in Connecticut ... 89
Figure 59 : In the Church ... 89
Figure 60 : Worship in the Church With Priest ... 89
Figure 61 : Restaurant in Connecticut ... 89
Figure 62 : Hospital Intensive Room ... 89
Figure 63 : Sarkissian’s House ... 90
Figure 64 : CC TV Camera on Herb’s House ... 90
Figure 65 : Medical Equipment in the Hospital ... 91
Figure 66 : Pippa’s Formal Costume ... 92
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Figure 68 : Pippa’s Daily Costume ... 92
Figure 69 : Suky’s Daily Costume ... 92
Figure 70 : Chris’s Daily Shirt ... 92
Figure 71 : Herb’s Daily Costume ... 92
Figure 72 : Suky’s Daily Costume ... 92
Figure 73 : Pippa Lee’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 74 : Herb Lee’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 75 : Pippa Sarkissian’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 76 : Herb Lee’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 77 : Suky Sarkissian’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 78 : Chris Nadeau’s Make-Up ... 93
Figure 79 : Hard Intensity ... 95
Figure 80 : Soft Intensity ... 95
Figure 81 : Frontal Lighting ... 95
Figure 82 : Side Lighting ... 95
Figure 83 : Back Lighting ... 95
Figure 84 : Under Lighting ... 95
Figure 85 : Top Lighting ... 96
Figure 86 : Source from the Sun ... 96
Figure 87 : Source from the Lamp ... 96
Figure 88 : Natural Color from the Sun ... 97
Figure 89 : Straight Angel ... 99
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Figure 91 : Low Angel ... 99
Figure 92 : Extreme Long Shot ... 100
Figure 93 : Long Shot ... 100
Figure 94 : Medium Long ... 100
Figure 95 : Medium Shot ... 100
Figure 96 : Medium Close Up ... 100
Figure 97 : Close Up ... 100
Figure 98 : Extreme Close Up ... 100
Figure 99 : Duration of Shot (Shot in the Noon Day) ... 101
Figure 100 : Duration of Shot (Shot in the Evening) ... 101
Figure 101 : Axis of Action (Shot Over Herb’s Shoulder, Shot 1) ... 102
Figure 102 : Axis of Action (Shot Over Pippa’s Shoulder, Shot 2) ... 102
Figure 103 : Establishing Shot (Shot 3a) ... 102
Figure 104 : Establishing Shot (Shot 3b) ... 102
Figure 105 : Establishing Shot (Shot 4a) ... 102
Figure 106 : Establishing Shot (Shot 4b) ... 102
Figure 107 : Reverse Shot (Shot 5) ... 103
Figure 108 : Reverse Shot (Shot 6) ... 103
Figure 109 : Eyeline Match (Shot 7) ... 103
Figure 110 : Eyeline Match (Shot 8) ... 103
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Figure 112 : Reestablishing Shot (Shot 10) ... 103
Figure 113 : Match on Action (Shot 11) ... 103
Figure 114 : Match on Action (Shot 12) ... 103
Figure 115 : Pippa open desk drawer to find the medicine ... 115
Figure 116 : Pippa takes the medicine into her hand ... 115
Figure 117 : Pippa drinking a few capsules of medicine at once ... 115
Figure 118 : Pippa begins something strange happening after drinking the medicine ... 115
Figure 119 : Pippa’s Ego decides to run away from home ... 116
Figure 120 : Pippa’s Ego decides to run away from home ... 116
Figure 121 : Pippa’s Ego decides to run away from home ... 117
xxi SUMMARY
YULIAN ILHAM. A 320 080 101. DILEMMA AND DEPRESSION LIVING AS A WOMAN IN REBECCA MILLER’S MOVIE THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE (2009): A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012. The problem of the study is to reveal how major character reflects her dilemma and depression living as a woman. The objective of the study is to analyze the film based on the structural analysis and based on the psychoanalytic analysis.
The research is qualitative research. Type of data of the study is text and image from two data sources: primary and secondary. The primary data source is The
Private Lives of Pippa Lee movie directed by Rebecca Miller released in 2009.
While the secondary data sources are other materials taken from books, journals, and internet related to the study. Both data are collected through library research and analyzed by descriptive analysis.
The study comes to the following conclusion. First, based on the structural analysis of each elements, it shows that the character and characterization, casting, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise en scene, cinematography, sound, and editing are related one another and form of unity. Second, based on the psychoanalytic analysis, the writer concludes that the problems of the major character cause the conflict of her mental condition. It happens when there is contradiction between Id, Ego, and Superego and it brings her into dilemma and depression living as a woman.
