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analyzed by using the Janet Saltzman Chafetz’s concept of masculinity. Finally, the data will be analyzed through “Descriptive Analyzes Technique”.
4. Research Instrument
The study uses the researcher as the main instrument to obtain qualitative data about the characterization of the main character in a way to watch movies
repeatedly, identify, and provide notes that can give more information about the characterization and masculinity.
5. Unit of Analysis
The unit of analysis in this study is Seven Pounds movie, which was released on December 19, 2008. This movie was directed by Gabriele Muccino.
There is a main man character that represents the identity as the only man in the movie.
6. Place and Time
This research will be conducted in 2010 in English Letters Department, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, “Syarif Hidayatullah” State Islamic University. The
activities include the preparation, data collection and analysis, as well as writing the report.
F. Theoretical Framework
1. Character and Characterization
a. Stock Characters and Stereotypes
Stock characters are minor characters whose actions are
completely predictable or typical of their job or profession. They are in
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the film simply because the situation demands their presence. They serve as a natural part of the setting, much as stage properties like a lamp or a
chair might function in a play. Stereotypes, however, are characters of
somewhat greater importance to the film. They fit into preconceived patterns of behavior common to or representative of a large number of
people, at least a large number of fictional people.
b. Static and Developing Characters
Developing characters
are deeply affected by the action of the plot and undergo some important change in personality, attitude, or
outlook on life as a result of the action of the story. Static characters
remain essentially the same throughout the film. The action does not have an important effect on their lives as might generally be the case
with the hero of an actionadventure film. Or they are insensitive to the meaning of the action and thus are not capable of growth or change.
c. Flat and Round Characters
Flat characters are two-dimensional, predictable characters who
lack the complexity and unique qualities associated with psychological depth. They often tend to be representative character types rather than
flesh-and-blood human beings. Unique, individualistic characters who have some degree of complexity and ambiguity and who cannot easily be
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categorized are called round characters or three-dimensional
characters.
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Characterization
Besides the characters, the other elements which are also very important in the drama are the characterization. Characters are clearly different with
characterization. If the characters are all individuals or figures in the story, the characterization is the way how the author shows the figures. The author displays
those characters through several images such as dialogue, behavior, movement, and so on.
1. Characterization Through Appearance
