SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): A FEMINIST APPROACH.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT
AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH

RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department

by :
NONA HERAWATI
A 320070062

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011

APPROVAL

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT

AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH

by:
NONA HERAWATI
A.320070062

Approved to be Examined by
Consultant Team

Consultant I

(Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S)
NIK 410

Consultant II

(Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.Ed)
NIK 772


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ACCEPTANCE

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT
AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010):
A FEMINIST APPROACH

by
NONA HERAWATI
A 320 070 062

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on July
Team of Examiners:
1 Drs.M. Thoyibi, M.S.

(


)

2. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. (

)

(Chair Person)

(Secretary)
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum

(

(Member)
Dean,

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK. 547


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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 literature review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.

Surakarta, 18 July 2011
The Writer

Nona Herawati

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MOTTO

DO FOR THE BEST
NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER STOP

(The Writer)

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DEDICATION

This paper is dedicated to:
 Allah SWT, the Supreme Being; Praise to
Allah SWT
 My great lovely Mother and Father who
have sacrificed everything for me and always
support me with love, praying and trust.
 My beloved old sister and brother Agustina
and Fitra Prasetya

 My beloved Jurig’s Family and VAK Choir

 Everyone who recognize my existence

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
In the name of God Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace and God
Blessing on you all.
Alhamdullilahirabil alamin, glory be to God the Highest, Full of Grace

and Mercy, the Sustainer of the world that because of his blessing and guidance,
the writer is finally able to finish her research paper which is entitled” SOCIAL
CONSTRUCTION OF POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST
CRIMINAL ACTS IN PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): A
FEMINIST APPROACH” as one of the requirement for getting bachelor degree
of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Praise is also given to the great messenger, peace be upon him, glory person who

gives his blessing to his masses in the next day.
In accomplishing this research paper, the writer gets much help and guidance
from others. Therefore, she would like to express her greatest gratitude to the
following people;
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant, who already guided and advised
patiently in correcting this research paper. More than millions of thanks and
deeply sorry from the writer’s heart for her,

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2. Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum. S.Pd. M.Ed, as the second consultant and the
head of English Department who has improved the research’s writing in order
to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct sentences,
3. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, for guidance during the study,
4. Her parents, sister and brother for giving prayer, love, support, spirit,
affection, patient, and advice so the writer can finish the research paper and
study. She will do her best,
5. Her dearest friends in Voca Al- Kindhi Choir for motivation and helps,
6.


Her dearest friends in Zoezhop Family, Devi, Reni, Sinta, Kiki, Siwi, Dani,
Puput, Mahendra, Nana, Alfian, Wiwit, for becoming her new family and
the nice vacation,

7. For Jurig’s Family: Iam, Kentok, Kiwil, Tulang, Inem, and Black n’
White: Pak Ipeh, Claudy and Mbah Yanu that always stands by her in
sadness and happiness, give motivation.
8.

For dearest friends in Senior High School who always sent messages, Fiesta
and Dinar for giving information and motivation,

9. Her friends in English Department especially in class B. Her crews of
“Dhemit” performance, and also “EDSO Band”.
10. Everyone who can’t be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in
finishing this report.

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The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order
to make it better, the writer will accept advices and criticism. The last, the writer
wishes this research paper would be useful for prospective readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta, 18 July 2011

Nona Herawati

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TABLE OF CONTENT

COVER ................................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ ii
TESTIMONY ...................................................................................................... iii
MOTTO ............................................................................................................... iv
DEDICATION ..................................................................................................... v
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... vi
SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... ix

TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................... x
CHAPTER I

: INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1
A. Background of the Study ................................................. 1
B. Literature Review ............................................................ 6
C. Problem Statement .......................................................... 6
D. Objective of the Study ..................................................... 6
E. Limitation of the Study ................................................... 7
F. The Benefit of the Study ................................................. 7
G. Research Method ............................................................. 7
1.

Type of the Study ..................................................... 7

2.

Type of the Data and The Data Source .................... 8

3.


Object of the Study................................................... 8

4.

Technique of the Data Collections ........................... 8

5.

Technique of the Data Analysis ............................... 9

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H. Research Paper Organization .......................................... 9
CHAPTER II

: UNDERLYING THEORY .................................................. 11
A. Notion of Feminism ........................................................ 11
B. Major Principle of Feminist ............................................ 12
1. Physical Equality ....................................................... 13
2. Female Power ............................................................ 14
3. Heroism ..................................................................... 14
C. Structural Elements of the Movie.................................... 15
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie .............................. 15
a) Character and Characterization ........................... 15
b) Plot ...................................................................... 16
c) Setting.................................................................. 16
d) Point of View .................................................... 17
e) Theme .................................................................. 20
2. Technical Elements ................................................... 20
a) Mise-en-Scene ..................................................... 20
1) Lighting……………………………………... 20
2) Sound……………………………………….. 21
3) Costume and Make-Up…...………………… 21
4) Set-Dress and Props………………………… 21
5) Figurative Expression and Movement……… 21
b) Chinematography ................................................ 22
1) Photographical Quality of Shot..……………. 22

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2) Framing of Shot ......………………………... 23
3) Duration of Shot………………...…………….. 23
4) Casting……………………………………… 24
5) Editing………………………………………. 24
D. Theoretical Application ................................................... 22
CHAPTER III : SOCIAL-HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY AT THE EARLY TWENTY
FIRST CENTURY…………………………………………. 23
A. Social Aspect .................................................................... 23
B. Economic Aspects ............................................................ 34
C. Political Aspects ............................................................... 36
D. Science and Technology Aspects ..................................... 39
E. Cultural Aspects ............................................................... 42
F. Religious Aspects ............................................................. 46
CHAPTER IV : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE ................ 49
A. Structural Elements of the Movie.................................... 49
1.

Narrative Elements ................................................... 49
a.

Character and Characterization ......................... 49
1) Major Character ......................................... 50
2) Minor Character ......................................... 53

b.

Setting ............................................................... 56
1) Setting of Time........................................... 56
2) Setting of Place .......................................... 56

c.

Plot .................................................................... 57

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2.

d.

Point of View .................................................... 60

e.

Theme ................................................................ 61

Technical Elements .................................................. 61
a.

Mise-en-Scene ................................................... 61

b.

Cinematography ................................................ 68

B. Discussion ....................................................................... 78
CHAPTER V

: FEMINIST ANALYSIS ....................................................... 82
A. Feminist Perspective ....................................................... 82
1. Physical Equality .......................................................... 82
2. Female Power ............................................................... 83
3. Heroism......................................................................... 86
B. Discussion ....................................................................... 88

CHAPTER VI : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................ 92
A. Conclusion ....................................................................... 92
B. Suggestion ....................................................................... 93
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

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SUMMARY

NONA HERAWATI. A 320 070 062. SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF

POWERFUL WOMEN TO FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS IN
PHILIP NOYCE’S SALT MOVIE (2010): A FEMINIST APPROACH.
RESEARCH
PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY
OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is to reveal how the social construction of
powerful women to fight against criminal acts is reflected in Philip Noyce Jane
Salt. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie based on its structural
elements and a feminist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is
Philip Noyce Salt released in 2010 in the United State of America. The data
sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is
Salt movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to
the primary data such as the information about the director’s biography, websites,
and the historical background of America in the early of twenty first century. The
method of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the important
data, identifying the topic, capturing scene, determining the major character, and
the last arranging the data based on category of elements of literature review. The
technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First, from
the structural analysis of the movie shows Philip Noyce wants to convey a
message that a woman is just as powerful as man is. The second, based on
Feminist Approach, this movie contains many facts that are revealed by Philip
Noyce which reflect physical equality, female power and heroism. In this movie,
Philip Noyce wants to say that a woman is not a weak person.
Key words: Social Construction, Powerful Women, Fight, Criminal Acts, Philip
Noyce, feminist.
Consultant I

(Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S)
NIK 410

Consultant II

(Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum.S.Pd.M.Ed)
NIK 772
Dean,

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK. 547

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LIST OF PICTURE

Picture 1: Evelyn Salt....................................................................……………... 50
Picture 2: Ted Winter………………….............................................................. 52
Picture 3: Peabody………….…........................................................................... 53
Picture 4: Vosily Orlov …………………........................................................... 54
Picture 5: Mike Krause ……………………........................................................ 55
Picture 6: Washington DC at Present Day.......................................................... 56
Picture 7: Point of View of Salt Eyes................................................................... 59
Picture 8: Occur the Dark Light..…..................................................................... 62
Picture 9: Occur the Day Light ........................................................................... 62
Picture 10: Salt as CIA ……................................................................................ 64
Picture 11: Salt When Camouflage...................................................................... 64
Picture 12: Interrogation Rooms ......................................................................... 64
Picture 13: Salt’s Apartments.............................................................................. 65
Picture 14: White House ……………………………………………................. 65
Picture 15: Monastery at Russia........................................................................... 66
Picture 16: Salt at the Jungle................................................................................ 66
Picture 17: St. Bartholomew Church................................................................... 67
Picture 18: The Character on Straight Angle…................................................... 68
Picture 19: The Character Low Angel…………….…........................................ 69
Picture 20: The Character High Angle………...................................................... 69
Picture 21: The Character Extreme Long Shot..................................................... 70

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Picture 22: The Character Long Shot..................................................................... 70
Picture 23: The Character Medium Long Shot.................................................... 71
Picture 24: The Character Medium Shot............................................................... 71
Picture 25: The Character Medium Close-Up……..…......................................... 71
Picture 26: The Character Close-Up…………………………………................. 72
Picture 27: The Character Extreme Close-Up…………………........................... 72
Picture 28: The Character Axis of Action............................................................. 74
Picture 30: The Character Shot/Reserve Shot....................................................... 75
Picture 31: The Character Eye Line Match........................................................... 75
Picture 34: The Character Match on Action......................................................... 76
Picture 35: Salt Makes a Bomb…......................................................................... 81
Picture 36: Salt Rides a Motorcycle..………….……………………………….. 82

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