CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM
COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
TUTI HARSIWI A 320070073
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGYCAL APPROACH
by:
TUTI HARSIWI A 320 070 073
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
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ACCEPTANCE
CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGYCAL APPROACH
By:
TUTI HARSIWI A 320 070 073
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Team of Examiners:
1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. ( )
(Chair Person)
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd. ( )
(Member I)
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A. ( ) ( Member II)
School of Teacher Training and Education 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 statements in this testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, 3 November 2011 The Researcher
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MOTTO
MOTTO
MOTTO
MOTTO
When people are trying to bring you down, it only means
When people are trying to bring you down, it only means
When people are trying to bring you down, it only means
When people are trying to bring you down, it only means
that you are above them.
that you are above them.
that you are above them.
that you are above them.
Failure is a humbling experience for anyone, but the
Failure is a humbling experience for anyone, but the
Failure is a humbling experience for anyone, but the
Failure is a humbling experience for anyone, but the key
key
key
key
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DEDICATION
DEDICATION
DEDICATION
DEDICATION
From her deepest heart the writer
dedicates this research paper to:
My Robb, Allah
My beloved father and mother
My beloved sister and brothers
My beloved one
My lovely best friend
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise be to Allah SWT who has given the writer a chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for her to finish it.
The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported, guided, and helped her in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, the head of English who has permitted her to
write this research paper.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, as the first consultant who has
advised and guided her during the arrangement of this research paper. 4. Mr. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant who has improved the
research’s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct sentences.
5. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the Academic Consultant.
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7. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
8. Her father, Kuwadi, thanks for giving prayers, loves, supports, spirit, patience, care and all the sacrifices.
9. Her mother, Suwartini, thanks for the endless loves, patients, advice, and prayers that have been given to her.
10.All of her Brothers and Sister (mas Budi, mas Tutuk, mas Amin, and
mbak Nik) for always standing beside the writer and supporting her.
11.Her Niece and Nephew (Hanif, Nya-Nya, Nadia, Ayi, Cahaya, Kirani,
and Safa) for the laughing, joking and kisses.
12.All of her family thanks for prayers and support.
13.Her special one, Wiwit Gusniadi who always helps and gives a big attention for her research paper. Thanks for your love, patience, understanding, and support to undergo my life, and your faithfulness. 14.Her dearly beloved in English Department “Zoezhop family”, (Dani
“Keproz”, Devi “Bubur”, Sinta “Sintul”, Kiki “Nunung”, Puput “Sariput”, Reni “Rendong”, Wiwit “Mbendol”, Alfian “Boliwud”, Nana “Nanul”) for everything and being her friends in her sadness and
happiness. Without them the writer can’t finish this research paper.
15.Her best friends at senior high school Dee Fawziya Laela and Yana
Sundoyo thanks for their togetherness.
16. Her friends in English Department especially in class B, Mahendra,
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17.Everyone who can’t be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in finishing this report.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and criticism. The last, the writer wishes this research paper would be useful for readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 3 November 2011
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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
LIST OF FIGURES ... xiv
SUMMARY ... xix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
A.Background of Study ... 1
B.Literature Review ... 7
C.Problem Statement ... 8
D.Limitation of Study ... 8
E. Objectives of Study ... 8
F. Benefits of Study ... 9
G.Research Method... 9
H.Research Paper Organization ... 11
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY... 13
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B. Basic Principle of Individual Psychology... 14
1. Fictional Finalism... 14
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation ... 15
3. Striving for Superiority………... 16
4. Style of Life……….. 16
5. Social Interest... 18
6. Creative Power……... 19
A.Structural Elements of Movie ... 20
1. Narrative Elements ... 20
a. Character and Characterization ... 20
b. Setting... 21
B.Theoretical Application ... 34
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE ... 36
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1. Narrative Elements ... 36
a. Character and Characterization ... 36
b. Setting ... 53
c. Plot ... 58
d. Point of View ... 61
e. Theme ... 62
f. Casting ... 62
2. Technical Elements ... 64
a. Mise-en-Scene ... 64
b. Cinematography ... 76
c. Sound ... 81
d. Editing ... 82
B.Discussion ... 86
CHAPTER IV INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ... 90
A. Individual Psychological Analysis ... 90
1. Fictional Finalism ... 90
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation ... 92
3. Striving for Superiority ... . 94
4. Style of Life... …….. 97
5. Social Interest ... 100
6. Creative Power ... 102
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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 107
A. Conclusion ... 107 B. Suggestion ... 109
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Carl’s Face ... 37
Figure 2. Carl’s Full Body ... 37
Figure 3. Young Carl’s Face ... 37
Figure 4. Young Carl’s Full Body... 37
Figure 5. Carl with His Cane ... 38
Figure 6. Carl Looking to the Mirror ... 38
Figure 7. Carl Cleaning the Window ... 38
Figure 8. Carl’s House with Balloon... 39
Figure 9. Carl’s House ... 39
Figure 10. Carl Brandishing His Cane ... 40
Figure 11. Russell’s Face ... 41
Figure 12. Russell’s Full Body ... 41
Figure 13. Russell Eating Chocolate ... 41
Figure 14. Rescuing Kevin from Muntz ... 42
Figure 15. Russell with Kevin ... 43
Figure 16. Russell with Dug... 43
Figure 17. Ellie Lying Down Next to Carl ... 44
Figure 18. Young Ellie’s Face ... 44
Figure 19. Ellie’s Full Body ... 44
Figure 20. Doctor’s Room ... 45
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Figure 45. The Living Room ... 54
Figure 46. Carl’s House with Thousand Balloons ... 54
Figure 47. Carl and Ellie Married ... 55
Figure 59. The Construction Workers’ Costume ... 66
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Figure 77. Sadness Facial Expression ... 75
Figure 78. Happiness Facial Expression ... 75
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Figure 91. Extreme Close-Up ... 81
Figure 92. Axis of Action 1 ... 83
Figure 93. Axis of Action 2 ... 83
Figure 94. Axis of Action 3 ... 83
Figure 95. Establishing Shot 1 ... 84
Figure 96. Establishing Shot 2 ... 84
Figure 97. Establishing Shot 3 ... 84
Figure 98. Reverse Shot 1 ... 85
Figure 99. Reverse Shot 2 ... 85
Figure 100. Reestablishing Shot 1 ... 85
Figure 101. Reestablishing Shot 2 ... 85
Figure 102. Reestablishing Shot 3 ... 85
Figure 103. Reestablishing Shot 4 ... 85
Figure 104. Cross Cutting 1 ... 86
Figure 105. Cross Cutting 2 ... 86
Figure 106. Young Ellie and Carl ... 91
Figure 107. Carl Quarrelling with Russell ... 93
Figure 108. Carl Debating with Construction Worker ... 95
Figure 109. Russell Joining the Trip to the Paradise Falls ... 96
Figure 110. Carl and Russell in Auditorium ... 100
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SUMMARY
TUTI HARSIWI. A 320 070 073. CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009) AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is how struggle of Carl Fredricksen reflected in the major character’s personality. The objective of the study is to analyze the movie based on structural elements and to analyze struggle for making dream come true of Carl Fredricksen based on an individual psychological approach. This study focuses on the major character, namely Carl.
The benefit of this study is to give additional information which can be used by the other literature researchers who are interested in analyzing this play. This study uses two data sources, namely primary and secondary data source. The primary data source is the movie itself, Up by Pete Docter, while the secondary data taken from some information needed. The method of data superiority, he has avoiding type, low social interest and he has creative power. Based on An Individual Psychological aspects shown in the film, the writer then concludes that literary work reflects the condition of people who has a dream or goal and they struggle to get it.
