THE PERSONALITY OF NINA SAYER IN DARREN ARONOFSKY’S The Personality Of Nina Sayer In Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan Movie (2010): A Psychoanalytic Approach.

THE PERSONALITY OF NINA SAYER IN DARREN ARONOFSKY’S
BLACK SWAN MOVIE (2010):
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department

by:
GARNIS OKTAVIANI
A 320 060 278

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


Assalammu’alikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise and gratitude only to Allah SWT, The
Almighty, The Lord, and The Most Merciful and Beneficial, who has given bless
for me to finish the research paper entitled “THE PERSONALITY OF NINA
SAYER IN DARREN ARONOFSKY’S BLACK SWAN MOVIE (2010): A
PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH” complete. Shalawat and Greetings are
presented to Prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided all man to the right way
blessed by The Almighty. There are many people who contributed in some ways
or another to the writing of this research paper. I would like to express my deepest
gratitude and it goes to the following:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si as Dean in school and Teacher Training
and Education at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, as the first Consultant who has given
her an important guidance and help in finishing this research paper.
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum. her second consultant.
4. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

Thank you so much for your


patience and for helping me to construct a good writing, Sir.
5. All the Lecturers in English Department for their guidance.

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6. My great parents, special for my beloved Mama (Rip’) you are “The
best Mother” and Papa “The most patient Dad”, thanks so much for
never ending and eternal love and care, material and immaterial
support, prayer, caress, and everything that given and will always give
to me, you are the reason her survive. Sorry for the tears her have
made. I do love you more than myself.
7. My beloved brother mas Galih, thanks for always inspiring me.
8. My Family: Aunt’s (Buk Rini, Mama Tik, Bude Ien) and my beloved
uncle “Pakde Royo”. Thank you so much for motivating me and
creating the jolly times.
9. All my cousin Dek Cilpiy, Dek Gigih and Satria (si Dedek).who
always give spirit and support.
10. My handsome boy “Afrizal”, who has given cheerful smile in my
world. Always wants to give the best for him. Who always
accompanies in the sadness and happiness in life. For supporting and

making become what should be. “Love you Ayy”
11. My best friends: Salman, Farid, Niea (Te_ez), Zahra, Yaya’, Vivi
alone Tegar (Komoo), Pepenk and ms Danie. Thanks for the timeshared and attention and also give the truly meaning of friendship,
thanks for all your jokes! For their nice friendship!
12. All of friends in English Department ’06, who have molded beautiful
and fascinating traces on my soul during studies in this University.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE............................................................................................................

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APPROVAL......................................................................................................

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ACCEPTANC................................................................................................

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MOTTO..........................................................................................................

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DEDICATION...............................................................................................

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SUMMARY.....................................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGEMEN................................................................................. vii
TABLE OF CONTEN....................................................................................


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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION....................................................................

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A. Background of the Study ....................................................

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B. Literature Review ...............................................................

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C. Problem Statement ............................................................

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D. Objective of the Study .......................................................


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E. Benefit of the Study ..........................................................

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F. Research Method ...............................................................

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G. Reaserch Paper Organization ...............................................

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CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ......................................................

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A. Notion of Psychoanalysis ...................................................


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B. The Personality ...............................................................

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C. Structural Elements of the Movie ........................................

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1. Narrative Elements of the Movie ....................................

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a. Character and Characterization ..............................
b. Plot ..................................................................

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c. Point of View .......................................................
d. Theme ..............................................................

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2. Technical Elements of the Movie ...............................

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a. Mise-en-scene ....................................................

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b. Sound ...............................................................

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c. Editing .............................................................

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D. Theoretical Application ...................................................

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CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ..............................................

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A. Structural Elements of the Movie ....................................

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1. Character and Characteritation ...................................

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2. Setting ....................................................................

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3. Plot.........................................................................

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4. Point of View ..........................................................

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5. Theme ....................................................................

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B. Technical Elements of the Movie ....................................

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1. Mise en scene ......................................................

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a. Costume ......................................................

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b. Make-Up ....................................................

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c. Lighting ......................................................

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2. Sound ...............................................................
3. Set Dressing and Prop ........................................
4. Editting ...........................................................
5. Discussion .........................................................

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CHAPTER IV: Psychoanalytic Discussion.....................................................

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A. Structure of Nina Sayer’s Personality.................................
1. Id............................................................................
2. Superego.................................................................
3. Ego........................................................................

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B. The source of Influence in Nina Sayer’s Personality...........

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1. Ambition....................................................................

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2. Pressure .....................................................................

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C. Discussion.......................................................................

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CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION...................................
A. Conclusion......................................................................

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B. Suggestion ...................................................................
SYNNOPSIS ......................................................................................................
BIBLIOGRAPHY

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