THE REBELLION OF TYLER IN ALLEN COULTER’S The Rebellion Of Tyler In Allen Coulter’s Remember Me Movie (2010): A Psychoanalytic Approach.

THE REBELLION OF TYLER IN ALLEN COULTER’S
REMEMBER ME MOVIE (2010):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

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

Arranged by:
RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI
A. 320 080 264

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013

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APPROVAL

THE REBELLION OF TYLER IN ALLEN COULTER’S
REMEMBER ME MOVIE (2010):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Arranged by:
RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI
A. 320 080 264

Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team:

First Consultant

Second Consultant

Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.

NIK. 589

Nur Hidayat, S. Pd.
NIK. 771

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ACCEPTANCE

THE REBELLION OF TYLER IN ALLEN COULTER’S REMEMBER ME
MOVIE (2010): A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI
A. 320 080 264

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on

Team Examiners:
1. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(Chair Person)

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2. Nur Hidayat S.Pd.
(Member I)

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3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.
(Member II)

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Dean,

Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si
NIK. 403

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TESTIMONY
I hereby assert that there is no plagiarism in this research paper. There is
no other work that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor degree and as far as I
am concerned there is no opinion that has been written or published before, except
the written references which are referred in this paper and mentioned in the
bibliography. If any incorrectness is proved in the future dealing with my
statement above, I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta,

Oktober 2013

The Writer

RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI
NIM. A 320 080 264

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MOTTO

“Be human when you birth everybody laugh happy but only you weeping and at
your death everybody weep sorrowful but only you alone which smile.”
(Mahatma Gandhi)

"You can have anything if you are willing to work hard to get it"
(Benjamin Franklin)

“Don't look for Allah because you require the answer. Look for Allah because
you know that he is the answer which you require.”
(Writer)

Remain calm on the face situation. It will be easy to find a solution
(Writer)

"Starting with the word Bismillah, looking for ridho of Allah SWT.
Put a smile on your face, make the world a better place"
(Writer)

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DEDICATION

From my deep heart and great love, this research paper is dedicated to:

My beloved Parents
Thanks for every single strive and prayer you devote for me

My lovely family
Thanks for nice affection you have presented for me

My beloved RemonQ
Thanks for purity of your heart and sweetest compassion
Beloved friends
Thanks for loyalty and support as long as learn together
My beloved lecturers
Thanks that you have transferred and shared their knowledge and experiences.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillahi rabbil ‘alamin, in the name of Allah, the most gracious, The Lord
of the Universe, The merciful and Compassionate, the researcher can finish the
research paper as a partial fulfillment of requirements for the graduate degree of
education. It is because of his blessing and guidance, so the researcher finally able
to finish my research paper. It is entitled “THE REBELLION OF TYLER IN
ALLEN

COULTER’S

REMEMBER

ME

MOVIE

(2010):

A

PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH”.
The writer fully realized that the research paper could not be finished
well without the contribution, help, guidance, information, encouragement and
advice from others. Therefore, in this opportunity, the writer would like to extend
the gratitude and appreciation to:
1.

The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta, Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si

2.

Drs. Abdillah Nugroho M.Hum. as the first consultant for the great help,
advice and guidance.

3.

Nur Hidayat S.Pd. as the second consultant who has improved the writing and
structure, in order to make this research more qualified to read both in the
correct sentences and the content.

4.

Dra. Malikatul Laila, M.Hum, as the academic consultant for her guiding and
advice during the study in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

5.

All lecturers of English Department who have transferred and shared their
knowledge and experiences.

6.

Her mother, father, sisters, grandma, nephew, niece, cousin, and all of the
members of her family who cannot be mentioned one by one, for their
everlasting love, care, and support.

7.

Her dears, “My Remon (Budi Prayitno)”, for beautiful love and beautiful
dreams. He is the nicer boy, who always colors my life. “I love you more than
ever you know”.
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Her best friend, Winda, thanks for your suggestions to make me stronger.

9.

Her beloved friends, Bebeb April, Om Pino, Anita, Uci, Mahayu, Gigih
(Mendreng), Ida, Novita Agustina, and Tika (Cebonk) for kindness and
coloring my life with care and joke.

10. The last but not least, for all of people that support her to face my life with
beautiful smile. For everything is better.
Finally, the researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from
being perfect. Thus, revision, suggestion, and constructive criticism are hoped for
the perfection of this work. Hopefully, this research paper will be useful and
helpful to all the readers. Amien.
Wassalamu’alaikum. Wr. Wb.

Surakarta,

Oktober 2013

The Writer
RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI
NIM A 320 080 264

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ABSTRACT
RISKA DIAN AYU WARDANI. A 320 080 264. THE REBELLION OF
TYLER IN ALLEN COULTER’S REMEMBER ME MOVIE (2010): A
PSYCHOANALYTIC
APPROACH
RESEARCH
PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The study gives focus on Psychoanalytic Approach as reflected in Allen
Coulter’s Remember Me movie. The study investigates how the rebellion
influences the personality development of Tyler in Allen Coulter’s Remember Me
movie especially viewed from psychoanalytic approach.
In this research the writer employs the qualitative method. The object of
the research is the movie entitled Remember Me by Allen Coulter.In this method,
the writer uses two data sources, namely primary data and secondary data sources.
The primary data source is the movie itself. The secondary data sources include
references and materials related to the study picking up from the books or internet.
The method of data collection is literary research and documentation meanwhile
the technique of data collection is descriptive technique.
Having analyzed the movie, the writer concludes two points. First, based
on the structural analysis, Allan Coulter wants to convey an idea that someone has
a rebellious soul because the past experience. Second, based on the psychoanalytic
analysis, the result of the study reveals the rebellion of Tyler who gets some
influences from his life. Remember Me movie represents Allen Coulter’s response
to the role of environment in influencing and shaping someone’s characters of
personality. In this case, rebellion is reflected by id, ego, and superego.
Key Word: Remember Me, Rebellion, Tyler, Psychoanalytic Approach

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TABLE OF CONTENT

COVER...................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL.............................................................................................. ii
ACCEPTANCE………………………………………………………… iii
TESTIMONY…………………………………………………………… iv
MOTTO…………………………………………………………………. v
DEDICATION..........................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT……………………………………………….

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ABSTRACT ………………………………………………. ……………

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TABLE OF CONTENT...........................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURE……………………………………………………...

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study…………………………. 1
B. Literature Review…………………………………. 4
C. Problem Statement………………………………… 4
D. Limitation of the Study……………………………. 4
E. Objective of the Study…………………………….. 4
F. Benefits of the Study……………………………… 5
G. Research Method …………………………………. 5
H. Research Paper Organization……………………… 7

CHAPTER II

UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Psychoanalysis………………………….. 9

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B. Structure of Personality……………………………. 10
1. Id………………………………………………. 10
2. Ego……………………………………………. 11
3. Superego………………………………………. 12
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ……………........ 12
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie ……………... 12
2. Technical Elements……………………………. 19
CHAPTER III

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE
A. Structural Elements of the Movie…………………. 29
1. Narrative Elements……………………………. 29
a. Character and Characterization…………… 30
b. Setting……………………………………. 39
c. Plots………………………………………. 48
d. Point of View…………………………….. 50
e. Theme……………………………………. 52
2. Technical Elements…………………………..

53

a. Mise-en-Scene……………………………. 53
b. Cinematography………………………….. 61
c. Sound…………………………………….. 66

CHAPTER 1V

d. Editing……………………………………

67

B. Discussion………………………………………..

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PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Tyler’s Personality…………………..

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CHAPTER V

1. Id of Tyler……………………………………

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2. Superego of Tyler……………………………

77

3. Ego of Tyler…………………………………

79

B. Discussion………………………………………

80

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESION
A. Conclusion…………………………………………. 83
B. Pedagogical Implication …………………………... 84
C. Suggestion………………………………………….. 85

BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
SYNOPSIS

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Tyler’s Profile ....................................................................................... 31
Figure 2. Ally’s Profile ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 3. Carroline’s Profile ................................................................................ 34
Figure 4. Aidan’s Profile ...................................................................................... 35
Figure 5. Charles Hawkin’s Profile ...................................................................... 36
Figure 6. Diane Hirsch’s Profile .......................................................................... 37
Figure 7. Sgt. Neil Craig Profile .......................................................................... 38
Figure 8. First Setting …....................................................................................... 39
Figure 9. Second Setting ….................................................................................. 39
Figure 10. Brooklyn, New York .......................................................................... 40
Figure 11. Train Station ...................................................................................... 40
Figure 12. Lower East Side Railroad Flat ........................................................... 41
Figure 13. NYU ................................................................................................... 41
Figure 14. Green Wood Cemetery....................................................................... 41
Figure 15. Junior’s Restaurant ............................................................................ 42
Figure 16. Wall Street Coffee Shop .................................................................... 42
Figure 17. Don Hill’s (Bar) .................................................................................. 43
Figure 18. Bookstore ............................................................................................ 43
Figure 19. Cinema ................................................................................................ 43
Figure 20. Police Station ...................................................................................... 44
Figure 21. Oak Room Restaurant ......................................................................... 44

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Figure 22. Pratt Auditorium ................................................................................. 45
Figure 23. Tyler’s House ...................................................................................... 45
Figure 24. Ally’s House ....................................................................................... 46
Figure 25. Carroline Private School ..................................................................... 46
Figure 26. Hawkins Stevens Jacob (Office) ......................................................... 46
Figure 27. Night Market ....................................................................................... 47
Figure 28. Beach ………...................................................................................... 47
Figure 29. Central Park ........................................................................................ 48
Figure 30. Tyler’s Looking At ............................................................................. 51
Figure 31. Ally’s Looking At ............................................................................... 51
Figure 32. Aidan’s Looking At ............................................................................ 51
Figure 33. Carroline’s Looking At ....................................................................... 51
Figure 34. Craig’s Looking At ............................................................................. 51
Figure 35. Diane’s Looking At ............................................................................ 51
Figure 36. Hawkin’s Looking At ......................................................................... 51
Figure 37. Formal Costume ................................................................................. 54
Figure 38. Casual Costume ................................................................................. 54
Figure 39. Police Uniform ................................................................................... 55
Figure 40. School Uniform .................................................................................. 55
Figure 41. Natural Makeup .................................................................................. 55
Figure 42. Thick Makeup ..................................................................................... 55
Figure 43. Hard Lighting ..................................................................................... 56
Figure 44. Soft Lighting ...................................................................................... 56

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Figure 45. Frontal Lighting .................................................................................. 57
Figure 46. Under Lighting ................................................................................... 57
Figure 47. Side Lighting ...................................................................................... 57
Figure 48. Top Lighting ....................................................................................... 57
Figure 49. Back Lighting ..................................................................................... 57
Figure 50. Candle Light ....................................................................................... 58
Figure 51. Lamp Light …..................................................................................... 58
Figure 52. Sun Light ............................................................................................ 58
Figure 53. Natural Color ...................................................................................... 58
Figure 54. Orange Color ….................................................................................. 58
Figure 55. Dark Color ......................................................................................... 59
Figure 56. The Appearance of Tyler ................................................................... 60
Figure 57. Gesture of Kissing .............................................................................. 60
Figure 58. Gesture of Fighting ............................................................................. 60
Figure 59. Expression of Happiness ..................................................................... 61
Figure 60. Expression of Sadness ........................................................................ 61
Figure 61. Expression of Furies ........................................................................... 61
Figure 62. Straight on Angel ............................................................................... 63
Figure 63. High Angel ........................................................................................ 63
Figure 64. Low Angel ………….......................................................................... 63
Figure 65. Extreme Long Shot …………........................................................... 64
Figure 66. Long Shot ………….......................................................................... 64
Figure 67. Medium long shot …………............................................................... 65

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Figure 68. Medium Shot …………...................................................................... 65
Figure 69. Medium Close-Up …………............................................................. 65
Figure 70. Close-Up …………............................................................................ 66
Figure 71. Extreme Close-Up …………............................................................. 66
Figure 72. Shot 1 and 2 Axis of Action ............................................................... 67
Figure 73. Shot 1 and 2 Establishing Shot .......................................................... 68
Figure 74. Shot 1 and 2 A Reverse Shot ............................................................. 69
Figure 75. Shot 1 and 2 Reestablishing Shot ....................................................... 69
Figure 76. Shot 3 Reestablishing Shot ................................................................. 69
Figure 77. Shot 1 and 2 Match in Action ............................................................. 70
Figure 78. Shot 3 Match in Action ....................................................................... 70
Figure 79. Shot 1 and 2 Cross Cutting ................................................................. 71

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