STRIVING FOR SUPERIORITY OF MARGARET TATE IN ANNE FLETCHER’S THE PROPOSAL MOVIE (2009): Striving For Superiority Of Margaret Tate In Anne Fletcher’s The Proposal Movie (2009): An Individual Psychological Approach.
STRIVING FOR SUPERIORITY OF MARGARET TATE IN
ANNE FLETCHER’S THE PROPOSAL MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
SETYO DARNAWI
A 320 070 028
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
ii
iii
iv
MOTTO
Life is beautiful in time
Life is a learning process
Life is a sacrifice
Life is a choice
Studying
without
praying
is
nothing
I accept and allow success in
all areas of my life
v
DEDICATION
From my deep heart and great
love,
this
research
paper
is
dedicated to:
Allah SWT, the supreme being;
praise to Allah SWT
My beloved Mom and father
My beloved brother and sister
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh,
First of all, the writer would like to express his deepest gratitude to Allah
SWT who has given guidance and ability so that the writer could accomplish
writing this research paper. Second, he would like to thank to the real
revolutionary, Muhammad Rosulullah SAW who had opened and broken the
Jahiliyah (darkness) period to the recent world. However, this success would not
also be achieved without the help of many individuals and institutions. Thus, on
this occasion, the writer would like to thank:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum, the head of English Department of School
Teachis Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta and
the writers’ second consultant who has guided and advisedhis in the process
of doing this research paper,
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, the writer’s first consultant who has
guided and advised his in writing the research paper,
4. All of English Departement lecturers for the knowledge and guidance,
5. His best gratitude to his beloved mother, Fatimah, for the love, prayer,
trusty, financial, support, all the sacrifices and guidance that give his the
strength and direction in this life. Sheis the best mother for his,
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6. His best gratitude to his beloved father, Daryono, for the love, prayer,
financial, trusty, support, all the sacrifices and guidance that give his the
strength and direction in this life. Heis the best father in all his life,
7. His beloved brother, Dek Fajar, for supporting and motivating the writer,
8. His beloved sister, Dek Rahayu, for supporting and motivating the writer,
9. His Special one, Azzizatul Farida, for supporting,spirit, joyful moment who
always give strength and power and motivating the writer,
10. His lovely best friends Moh. Shileh, Rodhil Mubarok, Uly Satria, for the
fighting, support, laugh, tears, spirit and joyful moment who always give
strength and power. Keep our friendship forever because of Allah,
11. His dearest friends in this Campus, Dwi Handayanithanks a lot sister for
supporting, joyful, sweet moment in this campus with you. Keep our
friendship because of Allah,
12. His big family in EDSO, Ajick, Dedy, Reni Dyah,Afifah, Anggit, Nova,
Lilik, Ade Wangwung, Arumi, Na’i, Mini, Anto, Diaz, Arwan, Tini,
Mbak Rahma, Mbak Anis, Mbak Isna, Mas Sando, Mas Fuad,
Widya,Rossy, Ikhvan, Laili, Rhigi, Eriek, Devi, Divi, Adit, Mei-mei,
Raniand all my sister and brotherfor togetherness, new experience, laugh,
and patnership,
13. His friends in WEJANG Theatre, Mas Toni, Mas Zaky, Mbah Beky, Mas
Sadely, Mbak Soraya, Mbak Yanti, Mbak Popy, Kang OP, Mas Kecek,
Mas Sukro, Mbak Inul, Tya, Tika, Erin, Novi, Ratna, Trondol, Timpek,
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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
SUMMARY ...................................................................................................
xvi
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ..............................................
1
B. Literary Review ............................................................
3
C. Problem Statement........................................................
4
D. Limitation of the Study .................................................
4
E. Objective of the Study ..................................................
4
F. Benefits of the Study ………………………………...
4
G. Research Method……………………………………..
5
H. Research Paper Organization .......................................
CHAPTER II:
7
UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Individual Psychology…………………..
B. Basic Concept of Individual Psychological................
x
8
9
1. Fiction Finalism .....................................................
10
2. Inferiority Feeling ..................................................
10
3. Striving Superiority ...............................................
11
4. Creative Power ......................................................
12
5. Social Interest ........................................................
13
6. Style of Life ...........................................................
14
C. Structural Elements of the Movie...............................
17
1. Narrative Elements ................................................
17
2. Technical Elements……………………………. ..
21
D. TheoreticalApproach ..................................................
29
CHAPTER III:
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Elements of the Proposal……………......30
1. Narrative Elements……………………………...30
a. Character and Characterizations………..
30
b. Plot……………………………………….
38
c. Setting……………………………………
41
d. Theme……………………………………
45
e. Point of View……………………………
45
2. Technical Element………………………………
46
a. Casting…………………………………..
46
b. Mise-en-Scene and Design………………. 48
c. Lighting…………………………………..
53
d. Cinematography…………………………. 56
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e. Sound…………………………………….. 60
f. Symbol……………………………………
61
g. Editing…………………………………….. 62
B. Discussion .................................................................. . 65
CHAPTER IV:
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Psychological Analysis ..............................................
68
1. Fiction Finalism……………………..…………...
68
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation…………... 69
3. Striving for Superiority………………………….
70
4. Style of Life………………………………………
74
5. Social Interest……………………………………
77
6. Creative Power……………………………………
80
B. Discussion ..................................................................
82
CHAPTER V:CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion..................................................................
84
B. Suggestion ..................................................................
85
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... xvii
APPENDIC .................................................................................................... xx
xii
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1: Margaret Tate………………………………….………………………32
Figure 2: Endrew Paxton………………………………….…………………….34
Figure 3: Grandma Annie "Gammy"……………………….……………………36
Figure 4: Mr. Gilbertson…………………………………………………………37
Figure 5: Ramone………………………………………………………………..37
Figure 6: Ruick And Hunt Publishing……………………………………………42
Figure 7: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service…………………...……….42
Figure 8: Sitka Airline……………………………………….…………………..43
Figure 9: Endrew’s FamilyHome…………………………….………………….44
Figure 10: Bar In Sitka …………………………………………………………..44
Figure 11: Garden Paxton House………………………………………………..44
Figure 12: Manuscript ……………………………………….…………………..49
Figure 13: Alarm …………………………………………….…………………..49
Figure 14: Mirror …………………………………………….………………….49
Figure 15: Lamp, Chair, and Table ……………………………………………..49
Figure 16: Glass ………………………………………………………………...50
Figure 17: Briefcase ……….…………………………………………………...50
Figure 18: Telephone ………...………………………………………………...50
Figure 19: Plane ………………………………………………………………...50
Figure 20: Car …………………………………..……………………………....50
Figure 21: Ship ………………………………………….……………………...50
Figure 22: Blanket ……………………………………………………………...51
Figure 23: Bicycle ……………………………………………………………...51
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Figure 24: Margaret And Andrew Costume’s ………………………………….52
Figure 25: Margaret Tate’s Make-Up…………………………………………...53
Figure 26: Daylight Situation …………………………………………………..54
Figure 27: Evening Situation…………………………………………………...54
Figure 28: Afternoon Situation………………………………………………...55
Figure 29: Bar Situation ………………………………………………………...55
Figure 30: Morning Situation…………………………………………………..56
Figure 31: Afternoon inthe Office Room ……….……………………………..56
Figure 32: Endrew’s Father Playing Golf ……………………………………….58
Figure 33: Straight On Angle …………………………..……………………….58
Figure 34: High Angel …………………………………………………………..58
Figure 35: Low Angle …………………………………………………………..59
Figure 36: Extreme Long Shot …………………………………………………..59
Figure 37: Long Shot ……………………………………………………………59
Figure 38: Medium Long Shot …………………………………….……………59
Figure 39: Medium Shot ………………………………………………………...59
Figure 40: Medium Close-Up ………………………………………………..…60
Figure 41: Close-Up ……………………………………………………………..60
Figure 42: Extreme Close-Up ………………...…………………………………60
Figure 43: Symbol of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service……………...61
Figure 44: Margaret Promises To Andrew ………………………………………62
Figure 45: Margaret Office……………………………………………………...63
Figure 46: Plane………………………………………………………………….63
Figure 47: Andrew’s Looks Plane……………………………………………....63
Figure 48: Margaret in Her Office……………………………………………....64
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Figure 49: Margaret and Grammy In Gardened………………………………….64
Figure 50: Andrew and Tate in Immigration Office……………………………..65
Figure 51: Bob Expression……………………………………………………….75
Figure 52: Margaret Announces To Her Boss, She Wills Marriage with Endrew76
Figure 53: Margaret Saves Kevin (Endrew’s Family Dog)………………….......76
Figure 54: Endrew and Margaret Pretend To Be the Doting Fiancé………….….78
Figure 55: Margaret Asks To Gertrude………………………………………..…79
Figure 56: Margaret and Endrew Family………………………………………...79
Figure 57: Margaret and Endrew to Meet Mr. Gilbertson……………………….80
Figure 58: Margaret TreatsEndrew………………..…………………………….81
Figure 59: Margaret and Endrew Try To Convince Mr. Gilbertson……………..81
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SUMMARY
SETYO DARNAWI. A 320 070 028: STRIVING FOR SUPERIORITY OF
MARGARET TATE IN ANNE FLETCHER’S THE PROPOSAL MOVIE
(2009): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH RESEARCH
PAPER. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2012.
The problem of this study is to reveal how striving for superiority on the
major character. The objective of the study is to analyze the movie based on the
major character in The Proposalmovies based on Individual Psychological
Analysis.
The study is a literary study, which can be categorized into a qualitative
study. The object of this study is The Proposalmovie. The data sources are
primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is the movie script
and the secondary data are related to the primary data that support the analysis
such as some books of psychology and website related to the research. The
method used for collecting data is library research and documentation. The
technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
Based on the analysis, the writer concludes that the problem faced by the major
character is struggle to go out of her condition, it causes the writer to use
individual psychological perspective such as: Inferiority Feeling, Striving for
Superiority, Fictional Finalism, Style of Life, Social Interest, and Creative Power.
By using this method, it is known how Margaret Tate as the major character can
solve her problem.
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ANNE FLETCHER’S THE PROPOSAL MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
SETYO DARNAWI
A 320 070 028
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
ii
iii
iv
MOTTO
Life is beautiful in time
Life is a learning process
Life is a sacrifice
Life is a choice
Studying
without
praying
is
nothing
I accept and allow success in
all areas of my life
v
DEDICATION
From my deep heart and great
love,
this
research
paper
is
dedicated to:
Allah SWT, the supreme being;
praise to Allah SWT
My beloved Mom and father
My beloved brother and sister
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh,
First of all, the writer would like to express his deepest gratitude to Allah
SWT who has given guidance and ability so that the writer could accomplish
writing this research paper. Second, he would like to thank to the real
revolutionary, Muhammad Rosulullah SAW who had opened and broken the
Jahiliyah (darkness) period to the recent world. However, this success would not
also be achieved without the help of many individuals and institutions. Thus, on
this occasion, the writer would like to thank:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum, the head of English Department of School
Teachis Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta and
the writers’ second consultant who has guided and advisedhis in the process
of doing this research paper,
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, the writer’s first consultant who has
guided and advised his in writing the research paper,
4. All of English Departement lecturers for the knowledge and guidance,
5. His best gratitude to his beloved mother, Fatimah, for the love, prayer,
trusty, financial, support, all the sacrifices and guidance that give his the
strength and direction in this life. Sheis the best mother for his,
vii
6. His best gratitude to his beloved father, Daryono, for the love, prayer,
financial, trusty, support, all the sacrifices and guidance that give his the
strength and direction in this life. Heis the best father in all his life,
7. His beloved brother, Dek Fajar, for supporting and motivating the writer,
8. His beloved sister, Dek Rahayu, for supporting and motivating the writer,
9. His Special one, Azzizatul Farida, for supporting,spirit, joyful moment who
always give strength and power and motivating the writer,
10. His lovely best friends Moh. Shileh, Rodhil Mubarok, Uly Satria, for the
fighting, support, laugh, tears, spirit and joyful moment who always give
strength and power. Keep our friendship forever because of Allah,
11. His dearest friends in this Campus, Dwi Handayanithanks a lot sister for
supporting, joyful, sweet moment in this campus with you. Keep our
friendship because of Allah,
12. His big family in EDSO, Ajick, Dedy, Reni Dyah,Afifah, Anggit, Nova,
Lilik, Ade Wangwung, Arumi, Na’i, Mini, Anto, Diaz, Arwan, Tini,
Mbak Rahma, Mbak Anis, Mbak Isna, Mas Sando, Mas Fuad,
Widya,Rossy, Ikhvan, Laili, Rhigi, Eriek, Devi, Divi, Adit, Mei-mei,
Raniand all my sister and brotherfor togetherness, new experience, laugh,
and patnership,
13. His friends in WEJANG Theatre, Mas Toni, Mas Zaky, Mbah Beky, Mas
Sadely, Mbak Soraya, Mbak Yanti, Mbak Popy, Kang OP, Mas Kecek,
Mas Sukro, Mbak Inul, Tya, Tika, Erin, Novi, Ratna, Trondol, Timpek,
viii
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE
....................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE .............................................................................................. `
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO .........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................
x
SUMMARY ...................................................................................................
xvi
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ..............................................
1
B. Literary Review ............................................................
3
C. Problem Statement........................................................
4
D. Limitation of the Study .................................................
4
E. Objective of the Study ..................................................
4
F. Benefits of the Study ………………………………...
4
G. Research Method……………………………………..
5
H. Research Paper Organization .......................................
CHAPTER II:
7
UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Individual Psychology…………………..
B. Basic Concept of Individual Psychological................
x
8
9
1. Fiction Finalism .....................................................
10
2. Inferiority Feeling ..................................................
10
3. Striving Superiority ...............................................
11
4. Creative Power ......................................................
12
5. Social Interest ........................................................
13
6. Style of Life ...........................................................
14
C. Structural Elements of the Movie...............................
17
1. Narrative Elements ................................................
17
2. Technical Elements……………………………. ..
21
D. TheoreticalApproach ..................................................
29
CHAPTER III:
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Elements of the Proposal……………......30
1. Narrative Elements……………………………...30
a. Character and Characterizations………..
30
b. Plot……………………………………….
38
c. Setting……………………………………
41
d. Theme……………………………………
45
e. Point of View……………………………
45
2. Technical Element………………………………
46
a. Casting…………………………………..
46
b. Mise-en-Scene and Design………………. 48
c. Lighting…………………………………..
53
d. Cinematography…………………………. 56
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e. Sound…………………………………….. 60
f. Symbol……………………………………
61
g. Editing…………………………………….. 62
B. Discussion .................................................................. . 65
CHAPTER IV:
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Psychological Analysis ..............................................
68
1. Fiction Finalism……………………..…………...
68
2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation…………... 69
3. Striving for Superiority………………………….
70
4. Style of Life………………………………………
74
5. Social Interest……………………………………
77
6. Creative Power……………………………………
80
B. Discussion ..................................................................
82
CHAPTER V:CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion..................................................................
84
B. Suggestion ..................................................................
85
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... xvii
APPENDIC .................................................................................................... xx
xii
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1: Margaret Tate………………………………….………………………32
Figure 2: Endrew Paxton………………………………….…………………….34
Figure 3: Grandma Annie "Gammy"……………………….……………………36
Figure 4: Mr. Gilbertson…………………………………………………………37
Figure 5: Ramone………………………………………………………………..37
Figure 6: Ruick And Hunt Publishing……………………………………………42
Figure 7: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service…………………...……….42
Figure 8: Sitka Airline……………………………………….…………………..43
Figure 9: Endrew’s FamilyHome…………………………….………………….44
Figure 10: Bar In Sitka …………………………………………………………..44
Figure 11: Garden Paxton House………………………………………………..44
Figure 12: Manuscript ……………………………………….…………………..49
Figure 13: Alarm …………………………………………….…………………..49
Figure 14: Mirror …………………………………………….………………….49
Figure 15: Lamp, Chair, and Table ……………………………………………..49
Figure 16: Glass ………………………………………………………………...50
Figure 17: Briefcase ……….…………………………………………………...50
Figure 18: Telephone ………...………………………………………………...50
Figure 19: Plane ………………………………………………………………...50
Figure 20: Car …………………………………..……………………………....50
Figure 21: Ship ………………………………………….……………………...50
Figure 22: Blanket ……………………………………………………………...51
Figure 23: Bicycle ……………………………………………………………...51
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Figure 24: Margaret And Andrew Costume’s ………………………………….52
Figure 25: Margaret Tate’s Make-Up…………………………………………...53
Figure 26: Daylight Situation …………………………………………………..54
Figure 27: Evening Situation…………………………………………………...54
Figure 28: Afternoon Situation………………………………………………...55
Figure 29: Bar Situation ………………………………………………………...55
Figure 30: Morning Situation…………………………………………………..56
Figure 31: Afternoon inthe Office Room ……….……………………………..56
Figure 32: Endrew’s Father Playing Golf ……………………………………….58
Figure 33: Straight On Angle …………………………..……………………….58
Figure 34: High Angel …………………………………………………………..58
Figure 35: Low Angle …………………………………………………………..59
Figure 36: Extreme Long Shot …………………………………………………..59
Figure 37: Long Shot ……………………………………………………………59
Figure 38: Medium Long Shot …………………………………….……………59
Figure 39: Medium Shot ………………………………………………………...59
Figure 40: Medium Close-Up ………………………………………………..…60
Figure 41: Close-Up ……………………………………………………………..60
Figure 42: Extreme Close-Up ………………...…………………………………60
Figure 43: Symbol of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service……………...61
Figure 44: Margaret Promises To Andrew ………………………………………62
Figure 45: Margaret Office……………………………………………………...63
Figure 46: Plane………………………………………………………………….63
Figure 47: Andrew’s Looks Plane……………………………………………....63
Figure 48: Margaret in Her Office……………………………………………....64
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Figure 49: Margaret and Grammy In Gardened………………………………….64
Figure 50: Andrew and Tate in Immigration Office……………………………..65
Figure 51: Bob Expression……………………………………………………….75
Figure 52: Margaret Announces To Her Boss, She Wills Marriage with Endrew76
Figure 53: Margaret Saves Kevin (Endrew’s Family Dog)………………….......76
Figure 54: Endrew and Margaret Pretend To Be the Doting Fiancé………….….78
Figure 55: Margaret Asks To Gertrude………………………………………..…79
Figure 56: Margaret and Endrew Family………………………………………...79
Figure 57: Margaret and Endrew to Meet Mr. Gilbertson……………………….80
Figure 58: Margaret TreatsEndrew………………..…………………………….81
Figure 59: Margaret and Endrew Try To Convince Mr. Gilbertson……………..81
xv
SUMMARY
SETYO DARNAWI. A 320 070 028: STRIVING FOR SUPERIORITY OF
MARGARET TATE IN ANNE FLETCHER’S THE PROPOSAL MOVIE
(2009): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH RESEARCH
PAPER. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2012.
The problem of this study is to reveal how striving for superiority on the
major character. The objective of the study is to analyze the movie based on the
major character in The Proposalmovies based on Individual Psychological
Analysis.
The study is a literary study, which can be categorized into a qualitative
study. The object of this study is The Proposalmovie. The data sources are
primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is the movie script
and the secondary data are related to the primary data that support the analysis
such as some books of psychology and website related to the research. The
method used for collecting data is library research and documentation. The
technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
Based on the analysis, the writer concludes that the problem faced by the major
character is struggle to go out of her condition, it causes the writer to use
individual psychological perspective such as: Inferiority Feeling, Striving for
Superiority, Fictional Finalism, Style of Life, Social Interest, and Creative Power.
By using this method, it is known how Margaret Tate as the major character can
solve her problem.
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