CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
In this chapter the writer will discuss the abnormal behavior experienced by the main character, John Nash, and analyze the causes and the treatment’s process of
the main character who got mental disorder, schizophrenia, in the script “A Beautiful Mind” movie. In the analysis phase, the discussion will be arranged into several
sections in which each section will be attached quotations in accordance to the theory as well as the elaboration of these quotations.
4.1 Intrinsic Elements
4.1.1. Character
Sudjiman in Lukman, 1995:30 states that “Tokoh adalah individu yang mengalami peristiwa atau pelaku cerita, sedangkan penokohan adalah penciptaan
antara tokoh”The character is a person who takes a part in the story, while the characterization is creation of the figures. The figures can be divided into two types,
which is the main character and the additional character. The main character is a character who experiences many events in the story while the additional character is a
character who takes a few part in the story. The main character in the script “A Beautiful Mind” is John Nash.
a John Nash
John Nash is described as an arrogant man who is proud of his cleverness. It is showed when he refuses to follow the class because he thinks that the class just
wasted his time and makes his brain dull.
Van neumann: “Good day, Mr.Nash. Care to join?” Nash looks up, apparently startled by their presence.
Nash: “Classes dull the mind and destroy aunthentic creativity. No offense.”Goldsman, 2000:9
Nash also is described as a loner and shy. It is showed when he is embarrassed to socialize with people, because he feels that people does not like him. He becomes a
loner. He chose to be alone in his room or in the library to study, rather than hanging out with his friends.
Nash: “I do not make friends. Van Neumann: “Why not?”
Nash: “Apparently I am an asshole.” Goldsman, 2000:17
b Alicia Larde
She is described as a patient and faithful wife. It is showed when she always gives support to her husband. Even though she is injured and his son almost died
because of her husband, she is still faithful to accompany her husband. Aliciaover: “Rosen said to call if you try to kill me or anything.”
Nash: “Alicia” Alicia: “Do not. I am scared and I need you to tell me everything’s
okay and you are awful with words so just do not.” What he does, he reaches out and takes her in his arms, holding fast,
holding on to her for dear life. Goldsman, 2000:102
4.1.2. Conflict
Conflict is a problem that arises from the character of the story. Whether it is between itself or a group of people. In the script “A Beautiful Mind” movie is
described about the beginning of the conflict is the psychological experience of the main character. John Nash as the main character in this movie has a mental disorder;
schizophrenia. It makes John nash has a several abnormal behavior, such as hallucinations and delusions. His abnormal behavior gives the impact for his life. It is
showed when he cannot express his emotions, he almost kills his baby, and he cannot sosialize with other people.
4.1.3. Plot
