DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE” MOVIE: DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE” MOVIE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH.

DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE ” MOVIE:
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

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

by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI
A 320 060 029

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2010

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APPROVAL


DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE ” MOVIE:
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI
A 320 060 029

Approved to be Examined
by Consultant Team

Consultant I

Consultant II

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

Titis Setyabudi, S.S.

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ACCEPTANCE

DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS
IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE ” MOVIE:
A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

by:
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI
A 320 060 029

Accepted by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On, 11 March 2011
Teams of Examiners

1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

(


)

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.

(

)

3. Dra. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.Ed. (

)

School of Teacher Training and Education
Dean,

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si
NIP. 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
university, nor there are opinions of masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mention in literature review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, August 2010
The Writer

HANUM GESIK R.
A 320 060 029

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DEDICATION


This research paper is lovingly dedicated for:
 My Lord, ALLAH SWT
 My lovely parents who always support me and become teachers,
counselors, protector, and friends in my life
 My beloved brother, thanks for your attention
 My someone special, thanks for your time, patience and support
 All of my friends, especially to „Tembong‟ Community
 People who are willing to read this research paper

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MOTTO

 Trying to get through it, leaving as little damage as possible in my wake.
 Don’t expect the unexpected, be the unexpected.
 You can be whatever you want, as long as you enjoy being that.
 Judge not, lest ye be judged yourself.
 Love the lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love
your neighbor as yourself.

 Take care of today, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
 Live life like there is no tomorrow: Because you never know when one day it
could all be gone in a blink of an eye. My friend went to a party and got
drunk, he drove home of course and on his way to see his pregnant wife and
two children and crashed and died. So you never know when it will be your
last moment in time so live your life and don’t let anyone stop you!
 Play hard, die young and leave a good looking corpse.
 Live life to the fullest. Why, well you never know when life is going to end.

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SUMMARY
HANUM GESIK RETISENTI: A 3200600029. DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF
SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID MOREAU’S “THE EYE ” MOVIE: A
PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER 2011.
This research is aimed to analyze the structural elements of The Eye movie
by David Moreau’s such as character and characterization, plot, point of view,
style and theme based on psychoanalytic perspective.
This research is a qualitative research. The data are taken from document
analysis. The object of the study of the research is to analyze the structural

elements of the movie and to analyze the psychoanalytic defense mechanism in
surviving dealing with the ghost vision on her sight reflected in The Eye movie.
The results of study as follows; the character and characterization of the
actors. From Lionsgate and Paramount Vantage, The Eye is based on the 2002
Asian horror film of the same name written by Jo Jo Yuet-chun Hui, Oxide Pang
and Danny Pang and directed by the Chinese filmmaking duo Danny Pang and
Oxide Pang. The film, which was an international hit, caught the attention of C/W
Productions, who bought the rights for an American remake. Then based on the
defense mechanism psychoanalytic approach, defense can happen if there is a
threatening moments. So the defense of the film such as denial, displacement,
intellectualization, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, regression and
sublimation. On The Eye movie, it appears a lot of defenses from the major
character Sydney. She wants to trace the owner of her eyes and she also wants to
get rid of the ghost that always appears on her vision. There are a lot of conflicts
appearing coming from outside, between Sydney and the people near her. For
example Paul, Paul as a realistic person, he rejects all about the ghost story told by
Sydney. This make Sydney be disappointed and the defense of hers appears.
Sydney tries to prove that her vision about the ghost is real, by finding the owner
of her eyes.
Keywords: Defense Mechanism, Psychoanalytic, The Eye.

Consultant I

Consultant II

Titis Setyabudi, S.S.
NIK. 948

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
NIK. 589
Dean,

Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M.Si
NIP. 547

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BISMILLAH HIRAHMANIRRAHIM
ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB


In the name of Allah, the most merciful and guidance. Peace and blessing
upon his most beloved messenger, Muhammad SAW, who saved human life for
destruction into safety. Due to these, the writer could complete this research paper
entitled “DEFENSE TO SURVIVE OF SYDNEY WELLS IN DAVID
MOREAU’S “THE EYE ” MOVIE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH”
as one of the requirement for getting bachelor degree of English education in
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
The writer fully realizes that this work cannot be separated from other
people‟s help and guidance. Therefore, in this opportunity she would like to
express her gratitude and appreciation to Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum as the
first consultant for his time, great helps, valuable guidance, encouragement,
advices, critiques and suggestions during the arrangement of this research paper.
Titis Setyabudi S.S as the second consultant, who has improved the writer‟s
writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct
sentences, and also as the head of English Department in Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta for giving her letter and reference. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif,
M.Si, the Dean of the Teacher Training and Education faculty in Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. All lecture in English Department and her academic
consultant, Dra. Siti Khuzaimah for her guidance during my study at this

university.

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Her lovely parents father (Hadi Siswanto) and mother (Sri Rukmini) who
always support her within endless love, prayer, advice and patience. Her lovely
brother Habby,for her help and support. She loves them very much.
Not to forget to her someone special Febrian Dwi Prasetya, for his helps,
patience, kindness, faithfulness, understanding and support. Her closest friends
Popop, Pagembul, Berry, Mamoth, Domdom, and Nyit-nyot, for their
supports. Love you all guys. And for all of her friends in English Department
2006, especially for class A, hope that will always remember each other and it
can be an unforgettable fellowship.
Finally, this research paper is far from being perfect. Therefore, the writer
would be very pleased to accept criticism and suggestion from readers to make
this research paper better.

WASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB

Surakarta, August 2010

The Writer

HANUM GESIK R.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE ............................................................................................................

i

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

ii

ACCEPTANCE .............................................................................................

iii

TESTIMONY ................................................................................................

iv

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

v

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

vi

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

vii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................

x

LIST OF FIGURE ........................................................................................

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

1

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

1

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

3

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

4

D. Limitation of the Study ...................................................

4

E. Objective of the Study .....................................................

4

F. Benefit of the Study .........................................................

5

1. Theoretical Benefit ....................................................

5

2. Practical Benefit ........................................................

5

G. Research Method .............................................................

5

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1. Type of the Research .................................................

5

2. Object of the Study ....................................................

6

3. Data and the Data Source ..........................................

6

4. Method of the Data Collecting ..................................

6

H. Technique of Data Analysis ............................................

6

I. Research Paper Organization ..........................................

7

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

10

A. Structure of Personality ...................................................

10

B. Defense Mechanisms .......................................................

13

C. Structural Elements of the Film ......................................

16

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

26

A. Narrative Elements of The Eye Movie ............................

26

1. Character and Characterization .................................

26

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

30

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

32

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

33

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

34

B. Technical Elements .........................................................

34

1. Casting .......................................................................

34

2. Mise-en-Scene ...........................................................

35

3. Cinematography ........................................................

37

4. Sound .........................................................................

38

5. Editing .......................................................................

39

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

40

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CHAPTER IV PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ....................................

42

A. Structure of Sydney‟s Personality ...................................

42

1. Id ................................................................................

42

2. The Ego .....................................................................

48

3. Superego ....................................................................

51

B. Defense Mechanism of Sydney .......................................

53

1. Denial ........................................................................

53

2. Displacement .............................................................

56

3. Intellectualization ......................................................

58

4. Projection ..................................................................

59

5. Rationalization ..........................................................

61

6. Reaction Formation ...................................................

62

7. Regression .................................................................

64

8. Sublimation ...............................................................

67

9. Suppression ...............................................................

68

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

71

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ...............................

74

A. Conclusion .......................................................................

74

B. Suggestion .......................................................................

76

BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

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LIST OF FIGURE

Page
Figure 3.1.

Sydney Wells .......................................................................

26

Figure 3.2.

Paul Faulkner .......................................................................

27

Figure 3.3.

Helen Wells .........................................................................

28

Figure 3.4.

Alyssa ..................................................................................

28

Figure 3.5.

Mrs. Martinez ......................................................................

29

Figure 3.6.

Mrs. Martinez House ...........................................................

30

Figure 3.7.

The Art Stage .......................................................................

30

Figure 3.8.

Paul Office............................................................................

31

Figure 3.9.

Sydney‟s Apartment ............................................................

31

Figure 3.10. Hospital ...............................................................................

31

Figure 3.11. Chinese Restaurant ..............................................................

32

Figure 3.12. Modern Daily Dress ............................................................

35

Figure 3.13. The child ghost uses a scary make-up to emphasize the
Horror face ..........................................................................

36

Figure 3.14. One room where the lighting effect influences
the horror situation ...............................................................

36

Figure 3.15. Natural lighting uses light from the aquarium and camera .

37

Figure 3.16. Editing, blurring the shape of ghost .....................................

40

Figure 3.17. Editing giving the black shadow to creates ghost ................

40

Figure 3.18. Editing the effect of room changes .....................................

40

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Figure 3.19. Sydney can feel with her other sense ..................................

43

Figure 3.20. Sydney told toe her friend about her feeling .......................

44

Figure 3.21. Sydney very happy after she gets her eyes donor surgery ...

45

Figure 3.22. Sydney anxious with the flower ...........................................

45

Figure 3.23. Sydney walks between the water on the park ......................

46

Figure 3.24. Sydney Meets Paul in the Paul‟s Office ...............................

47

Figure 3.25. Sydney asks to Paul to help her consultation
about her visions...................................................................

47

Figure 3.26. Sydney asks to Paul about her eye‟s donor ..........................

48

Figure 3.27. Sydney does not care anymore about what will happen
with her.................................................................................

49

Figure 3.28. Sydney and Paul arrives at Mrs. Martinez‟s house .............

50

Figure 3.29. Sydney chooses to stay at Mrs. Martinez‟s house ................

51

Figure 3.30. Paul accepts the Sydney‟s decision, and she thanks for it ...

52

Figure 3.31. Paul confuses about the Sydney‟s explanation
about her vision ....................................................................

54

Figure 3.32. Sydney explain to Paul about her vision that not real ..........

55

Figure 3.33. Sydney asks to Paul to trust her ...........................................

56

Figure 3.34. Sydney smashes all of the light within the room .................

57

Figure 3.35. Sydney smashes the mirror with the soap bottle ..................

58

Figure 3.36. Sydney close her eyes with something .................................

59

Figure 3.37. Sydney tries to explain to Paul by showing what is real and
what is not real .....................................................................

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60

Figure 3.38. Sydney tries to reject Helen .................................................

61

Figure 3.39. Sydney feels disappointed to Paul ........................................

63

Figure 3.40. Sydney feels disappointed to Paul and she knows that she
cannot count on Paul again ..................................................

63

Figure 3.41. Sydney feels happy and she cries because she will able to
look the world again ............................................................

64

Figure 3.42. Sydney after gets an ayes donor surgery .............................

65

Figure 3.43. Sydney feels confuse and scares ..........................................

65

Figure 3.44. Sydney feels confusion and happy .......................................

66

Figure 3.45. Sydney cries and hug Paul ...................................................

67

Figure 3.46. Sydney very afraid and confuse with her condition .............

67

Figure 3.47. Sydney tries to convince Helen ............................................

68

Figure 3.48. Sydney tries to talk with the expert of psychology ..............

69

Figure 3.49. Sydney comes to Mrs. Martinez house to get information ..

70

Figure 3.50. Sydney chooses to stay in Mrs. Martinez house ..................

70

Figure 3.51. Sydney saves the people who appear on her vision ....................

71

Figure 3.52. Sydney dares to tell everybody out from the buss ...............

71

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