MOTHER’S ROLE IN MOTHERHOOD MOVIE (2009) DIRECTED BY KATHERINE DIECKMANN: Mother’s Role In Motherhood Movie (2009) Directed By Katherine Dieckmann: A Feminist Approach.
MOTHER’S ROLE IN MOTHERHOOD MOVIE (2009) DIRECTED BY
KATHERINE DIECKMANN:
A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
A320 080 311
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
TESTIMONY
I hereby assert that there is no plagiarism in this research entitled Mother’s Role in Motherhood
movie (2009) Directed by Katherine Dieckmann: A Feminist Approach. There is no other
works that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor degree. To the extent I am concerned, there
is no opinion or idea that has been written or published before, except the written references
which are referred in this paper and mentioned in the bibliography. I am willing to take the
responsibility if there are mistakes in the future dealing with this testimony.
Surakarta, May 2012
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
iv
MOTTO
Sesungguhnya bersama kesulitan itu ada kemudahan. Maka apabila kamu telah
selesai (dari suatu urusan) kerjakanlah dengan sungguh-sungguh (urusan) yang
lain.
(QS.Al-Insyirah: 6-7)
One’s best success always comes after their greatest disappointments.
(@tweetMoveOn)
Impian dan optimisme adalah bahan bakar yang menjaga semangat agar terus
berkobar.
(the writer)
Ada hal yang tidak mampu kita lakukan tapi Tuhan membuat kita mampu; Ada
hal yang tidak mungkin tapi Tuhan membuatnya mungkin.
(@Mario_Teguh)
Niat baik mengarahkan langkahmu pada tujuan yang jelas sementara do’a dan
usaha akan memudahkan langkahmu mencapainya.
(@Mario_Teguh)
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
Dearest parents “ibuk” and “bapak”
Dearest big brother
Dearest “Socista”
Dearest “Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani”
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB
First, the writer would like to praise to Allah SWT, the Lord of universe, for blessing and
guiding to accomplish paper entitle Mother’s Role in Motherhood movie(2009) Directed by
Katherine Dieckmann: A Feminist Approach as requirement for getting bachelor degree of
education in English Department at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah who will be hero for all his
followers in the life after. The writer also realizes that this amazing moment cannot come true
without the help and support of other people. In this opportunity, she would like to express her
great gratitude and appreciation to:
1.
Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for giving approval to carry out this research paper.
2.
Dr.Phil.Dewi Chandraningrum. S.Pd. M.Edf., as the first consultant who gave guidance,
advice and suggestion during the arrangement of the research paper. More than million of
thanks and deeply sorry from the writer’s heart for her.
3.
Titis Setyabudi S.Pd, as the second consultant who helped the writer guidance, suggestion,
and correction to this research paper in order to make it better, and as the Head of English
Department for encouragement to the writer. The writer would like to say thank you so
much to accomplish this research paper.
vii
4.
All lecturers of English Department, for guidance knowledge and motivation during the
writer studying in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
5.
Her beloved “Mother, Sugiarni and Father, R.I.P Djuli” for their endless love, prayer,
advice, patience, support, smile, joke and money and always teach me good experience.
6.
Her brother, Asnawi Surahmad for her support, care and as first person who makes the
writer knows about English by listening English song.
7.
Her friends for helped in research paper Sabilla, Wedea, Latipe, Agustin(yip2), Darmawan,
Cici Ita, Gigih, Reza, Pak T, Ilham, Ajeng and Asnagdiyah who always offering his hands
whenever the writer needs and for his contribution, so that the writer is able to complete this
research.
8.
Her beloved someone Arif Wijaya as her “Guardian Angel” thanks for the support, prayer
and love and for motivation in her sadness and happiness.
9.
Her beloved friends especially Socist “Latipe, Cici Ita, Wedea, Sabilla, Icha, Wacyu and
Yulia” for their supports, advice, jokes, time, and place to take some rests, and helping for
everything. Thanks for togetherness.
10. The Big Family of EDSO (English Department of Students Organization) for the wonderful
and amazing experiences has been carved in her deepest heart. Mba’ Nova, mba’ Saty, Mas
Arwan, mba’ Reni, Mimi, Anugrah, Mas Agung, Arsida, Anna Ndud, Sabilla, Ikhvan, Elly,
Soleh, Laili, Rosi, Wedea, Mas Ajik and the other friends in EDSO Thanks for a good
teamwork and your spirit and happiness that have been share together.
11. Her friends in Koesuma Ratih Boarding House “Bak Liya, Erma, Desy Cimoet, Desy Sapy”
thanks for let me take a rest, joke and helps.
viii
12. Her dearest classmates for accompanying and sharing the togetherness and as crews of “The
Un-Antigonism” drama. Sabilla, Wedea, Ita, Icha, Yulia, Ana Latipe, Doni, Muvid, Gigih,
Aan, Agustin, Reza, Isty, Anyun, Ajeng, Lala, Fitri, Diana, Dyah, Rezkiana, Ida, Novita,
Atmi, Astari, Ikhwan, Fajar, Moko, Antana, Jimbun, Utami and Aprian. The UnAntigonism Drama would not be the best without all of you.
13. Her dearest and closest friends, Asngadiyah, Annisa Nur Khasannah , Istichomah
“chochom” and Indah Tri Setya Bekti, Evi Nur Hidayah “penew”. Thanks for being my best
friends when we were in senior and junior high school until now and forever.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for her spirit and support in finishing this
research paper.
Finally, the writer realizes that there are many weaknesses in this research paper. This is
caused by the limitation in his capability and knowledge. Therefore, all criticism and suggestion
are highly expected. The writer hopes, this simple research paper would be beneficial to
everyone.
WASSALAMU’ALAIKUM WR. WB.
Surakarta, May 2012
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
PAGE OF TITLE...........................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT.................................................................................
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ...................................................................................
xiv
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
xvii
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
INTRODUCTION .............................................................
1
A. Background of Study ....................................................
1
B. Literature Review .........................................................
8
C. Problem Statement .......................................................
11
D. Limitation of Study ......................................................
11
E. Objective of Study ........................................................
11
F. Benefit of Study............................................................
11
G. Research Method ..........................................................
12
H. Research Organization .................................................
12
UNDERLYING THEORY................................................
15
A. Notion of Feminism......................................................
15
B. Major Principal of Feminism .......................................
18
1. Women’s Position..................................................
18
2. Women’s Role .......................................................
19
3. Women’s Right ......................................................
20
4. Women’s Participation ..........................................
20
C. Notion of Mother’s Role ..............................................
21
x
Definition of Mother’s role ...................................
21
2. Aspect of Mother’s Role........................................
22
a. A Deep Love for Her Children ........................
22
b. Sacrifice and Dedication ..................................
23
c. Protection and Security ....................................
23
3. Role of the Mother .................................................
24
a. A Window of the Child to the World ...............
24
b. Model for the Child ..........................................
24
c. Strengths of the Mother....................................
25
d. Awareness and Responsibility .........................
26
e. Setting Clear Goals ..........................................
26
1.
f. Encourage Children According to the Potential 27
g. Wise Word .......................................................
27
D. Structural Elements of Movie.......................................
28
1.
Narrative Elements ...............................................
28
a. Character and Characterization ........................
28
b. Casting .............................................................
29
c. Plot ...................................................................
29
d. Setting ..............................................................
31
e. Point of View ...................................................
31
f. Theme...............................................................
32
2. Technical Elements ................................................
33
a. Mise-en-Scene ..................................................
33
b. Cinematography ...............................................
35
c. Sound ...............................................................
37
d. Editing ..............................................................
37
E. Theoretical Application ................................................
38
CHAPTER III SOCIAL
HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
OF
AMERICAN
SOCIETY IN THE LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY ..
40
A. Social Aspect ................................................................
40
xi
B. Cultural Aspect .............................................................
42
C. Economic Aspect ..........................................................
43
D. Political Aspect.............................................................
44
E. Science and Technology Progression Aspect ...............
45
F. Religious Condition ......................................................
47
G. Women Condition ……………………………………
47
H. Mother Condition in USA …………………………...
49
The Life of Katherine Dieckmann …………………...
51
I.
CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE .............
54
A. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................
54
1. Narrative Elements ................................................
54
a. Character and Characterization ........................
54
b. Casting .............................................................
64
c. Plot ...................................................................
64
d. Setting ..............................................................
69
e. Point of View ...................................................
72
f. Theme...............................................................
73
2. Technical Elements ................................................
73
a. Mise-en-Scene ..................................................
73
b. Cinematography ...............................................
82
c. Sound ...............................................................
85
d. Editing ..............................................................
86
B. Discussion ....................................................................
87
FEMINIST ANALYSIS ....................................................
92
CHAPTER V
A.
B.
Feminist Issues .............................................................
92
1. Women’s Position..................................................
92
2. Women’s Role .......................................................
95
3. Women’s Right ......................................................
98
4. Women’s Participation ..........................................
101
Mother’s Role Issues ....................................................
103
1.
103
A Deep Love for Her Children ..............................
xii
2. Sacrifice and Dedication .......................................
104
3. Protection and Security .........................................
104
Discussion ....................................................................
105
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .............................
109
A. Conclusion ....................................................................
109
B. Suggestion ....................................................................
110
C.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDICES
xiii
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1.
Eliza Welch ..................................................................................
55
Figure 2.
Eliza and Family .........................................................................
55
Figure 3.
Avery ............................................................................................
58
Figure 4.
Clara ............................................................................................
59
Figure 5.
Eliza and Sheila ............................................................................
61
Figure 6.
Sheila Close-Up ...........................................................................
61
Figure 7.
Mikesh ..........................................................................................
62
Figure 8.
Eliza’s Apartment ........................................................................
69
Figure 9.
Kindergarten.................................................................................
70
Figure 10. Boutique .......................................................................................
70
Figure 11. In Front of Party Shop ..................................................................
70
Figure 12. Inside of Party Shop .....................................................................
70
Figure 13. Cakes Shop ...................................................................................
70
Figure 14. New Jersey ...................................................................................
71
Figure 15. O’clock .........................................................................................
71
Figure 16. Eliza Looks Avery .......................................................................
72
Figure 17. Avery Looks Eliza .......................................................................
72
Figure 18. They Look at Each Other ............................................................
72
Figure 19. Eliza Thought ...............................................................................
72
Figure 20. In Front of the Apartment ..........................................................
74
Figure 21. Apartment from the Side ..............................................................
74
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Figure 22. Eliza and Avery Bed Room ........................................................
74
Figure 23. Clara Bed Room ........................................................................
74
Figure 24. Lucas Bed Room ..........................................................................
74
Figure 25. Kitchen Room
.....................................................................
75
Figure 26. Dinning Room ..............................................................................
75
Figure 27. Eliza Work Room ......................................................................
75
Figure 28. Costumes in Daily Activities .......................................................
76
Figure 29. Major Character ...........................................................................
76
Figure 30. Minor Character ...........................................................................
76
Figure 31. Hard Lighting ...............................................................................
77
Figure 32. Soft Lighting ................................................................................
77
Figure 33. Frontal Lighting ...........................................................................
78
Figure 34. Side Lighting ................................................................................
79
Figure 35. Back Lighting ...............................................................................
79
Figure 36. Under Lighting .............................................................................
79
Figure 37. Top Lighting .................................................................................
79
Figure 38. Fill Lighting ..................................................................................
80
Figure 39. Lighting from Lamp .....................................................................
80
Figure 40. Lighting from Fire ........................................................................
80
Figure 41. Lighting from Sun ........................................................................
80
Figure 42. White Color .................................................................................
81
Figure 43. Yellow Color from Lamp ............................................................
81
Figure 44.
81
Yellow Color from Fire ..............................................................
xv
Figure 45. Eliza Angry and Sad ....................................................................
82
Figure 46. Eliza Happy .................................................................................
82
Figure 47. Dark Lighting ..............................................................................
82
Figure 48. Soft Bright Lighting ....................................................................
82
Figure 49. Straight in Angel ..........................................................................
83
Figure 50. High Angel ..................................................................................
83
Figure 51. Low Angel ...................................................................................
83
Figure 52. Camera Extreme Long Shot ........................................................
84
Figure 53. Camera Long Shot .......................................................................
84
Figure 54. Medium Long Shot ......................................................................
84
Figure 55. Medium Shot ...............................................................................
84
Figure 56. Medium Close-Up .......................................................................
84
Figure 57. Close-Up ......................................................................................
85
Figure 58. Extreme Close-Up .......................................................................
85
Figure 59. Axis Action or the 1800 Line .......................................................
86
Figure 60. Establishing Shot .........................................................................
86
Figure 61. Eye Line .......................................................................................
87
Figure 62. Reverse Shot ................................................................................
87
Figure 63. Match Action ...............................................................................
87
Figure 64. Cross Cutting ...............................................................................
87
xvi
SUMMARY
IIN ROHMATUN ANITA ZULIANI. A. 320 080 311. MOTHER’S ROLE IN
MOTHERHOOD MOVIE (2009) DIRECTED BY KATHERINE DIECKMANN: A
FEMINIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER
TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2012.
The study is to reveal how mother’s role is reflected in Motherhood directed by
Katherine Dieckmann published in 2009. The objective of the study is to analyze the
structural elements in the movie and to analize mother’s role of the movie based on
feminist approach.
The researcher employs the descriptive qualitative research as a type of the
research. The data sources divided into two, namely primary data source and secondary
data source. The primary data source is the events of the movie and script of Motherhood
and the secondary data source is biography of character. The object of the study is a movie
Motherhood directed by Katherine Dieckmann. The method of collecting data are watching
the movie, taking note the important data, arranging the data based on category of elements
of literature review and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of
analyzing data is descriptive analysis.
The result of the study is as follows. First, based on the structural analysis,
Katherine Dieckmann delivers the theme is about life is full with choice, human being has
freedom to choose their role and opportunity. The structural elements are related each other
and form a unity. Second, based on the feminist analysis, Katherine Dieckmann reflect
woman’s position, woman’s role, woman’s right, and woman’s participation in life
condition of a mother. Dieckmann considers that mother has equal opportunity and right in
a family.
Keywords: Mother’s Role, Motherhood, Feminist approach.
xvii
KATHERINE DIECKMANN:
A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
A320 080 311
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
TESTIMONY
I hereby assert that there is no plagiarism in this research entitled Mother’s Role in Motherhood
movie (2009) Directed by Katherine Dieckmann: A Feminist Approach. There is no other
works that has been submitted to obtain the bachelor degree. To the extent I am concerned, there
is no opinion or idea that has been written or published before, except the written references
which are referred in this paper and mentioned in the bibliography. I am willing to take the
responsibility if there are mistakes in the future dealing with this testimony.
Surakarta, May 2012
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
iv
MOTTO
Sesungguhnya bersama kesulitan itu ada kemudahan. Maka apabila kamu telah
selesai (dari suatu urusan) kerjakanlah dengan sungguh-sungguh (urusan) yang
lain.
(QS.Al-Insyirah: 6-7)
One’s best success always comes after their greatest disappointments.
(@tweetMoveOn)
Impian dan optimisme adalah bahan bakar yang menjaga semangat agar terus
berkobar.
(the writer)
Ada hal yang tidak mampu kita lakukan tapi Tuhan membuat kita mampu; Ada
hal yang tidak mungkin tapi Tuhan membuatnya mungkin.
(@Mario_Teguh)
Niat baik mengarahkan langkahmu pada tujuan yang jelas sementara do’a dan
usaha akan memudahkan langkahmu mencapainya.
(@Mario_Teguh)
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
Dearest parents “ibuk” and “bapak”
Dearest big brother
Dearest “Socista”
Dearest “Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani”
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB
First, the writer would like to praise to Allah SWT, the Lord of universe, for blessing and
guiding to accomplish paper entitle Mother’s Role in Motherhood movie(2009) Directed by
Katherine Dieckmann: A Feminist Approach as requirement for getting bachelor degree of
education in English Department at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah who will be hero for all his
followers in the life after. The writer also realizes that this amazing moment cannot come true
without the help and support of other people. In this opportunity, she would like to express her
great gratitude and appreciation to:
1.
Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for giving approval to carry out this research paper.
2.
Dr.Phil.Dewi Chandraningrum. S.Pd. M.Edf., as the first consultant who gave guidance,
advice and suggestion during the arrangement of the research paper. More than million of
thanks and deeply sorry from the writer’s heart for her.
3.
Titis Setyabudi S.Pd, as the second consultant who helped the writer guidance, suggestion,
and correction to this research paper in order to make it better, and as the Head of English
Department for encouragement to the writer. The writer would like to say thank you so
much to accomplish this research paper.
vii
4.
All lecturers of English Department, for guidance knowledge and motivation during the
writer studying in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
5.
Her beloved “Mother, Sugiarni and Father, R.I.P Djuli” for their endless love, prayer,
advice, patience, support, smile, joke and money and always teach me good experience.
6.
Her brother, Asnawi Surahmad for her support, care and as first person who makes the
writer knows about English by listening English song.
7.
Her friends for helped in research paper Sabilla, Wedea, Latipe, Agustin(yip2), Darmawan,
Cici Ita, Gigih, Reza, Pak T, Ilham, Ajeng and Asnagdiyah who always offering his hands
whenever the writer needs and for his contribution, so that the writer is able to complete this
research.
8.
Her beloved someone Arif Wijaya as her “Guardian Angel” thanks for the support, prayer
and love and for motivation in her sadness and happiness.
9.
Her beloved friends especially Socist “Latipe, Cici Ita, Wedea, Sabilla, Icha, Wacyu and
Yulia” for their supports, advice, jokes, time, and place to take some rests, and helping for
everything. Thanks for togetherness.
10. The Big Family of EDSO (English Department of Students Organization) for the wonderful
and amazing experiences has been carved in her deepest heart. Mba’ Nova, mba’ Saty, Mas
Arwan, mba’ Reni, Mimi, Anugrah, Mas Agung, Arsida, Anna Ndud, Sabilla, Ikhvan, Elly,
Soleh, Laili, Rosi, Wedea, Mas Ajik and the other friends in EDSO Thanks for a good
teamwork and your spirit and happiness that have been share together.
11. Her friends in Koesuma Ratih Boarding House “Bak Liya, Erma, Desy Cimoet, Desy Sapy”
thanks for let me take a rest, joke and helps.
viii
12. Her dearest classmates for accompanying and sharing the togetherness and as crews of “The
Un-Antigonism” drama. Sabilla, Wedea, Ita, Icha, Yulia, Ana Latipe, Doni, Muvid, Gigih,
Aan, Agustin, Reza, Isty, Anyun, Ajeng, Lala, Fitri, Diana, Dyah, Rezkiana, Ida, Novita,
Atmi, Astari, Ikhwan, Fajar, Moko, Antana, Jimbun, Utami and Aprian. The UnAntigonism Drama would not be the best without all of you.
13. Her dearest and closest friends, Asngadiyah, Annisa Nur Khasannah , Istichomah
“chochom” and Indah Tri Setya Bekti, Evi Nur Hidayah “penew”. Thanks for being my best
friends when we were in senior and junior high school until now and forever.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for her spirit and support in finishing this
research paper.
Finally, the writer realizes that there are many weaknesses in this research paper. This is
caused by the limitation in his capability and knowledge. Therefore, all criticism and suggestion
are highly expected. The writer hopes, this simple research paper would be beneficial to
everyone.
WASSALAMU’ALAIKUM WR. WB.
Surakarta, May 2012
Iin Rohmatun Anita Zuliani
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
PAGE OF TITLE...........................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT.................................................................................
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ...................................................................................
xiv
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
xvii
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
INTRODUCTION .............................................................
1
A. Background of Study ....................................................
1
B. Literature Review .........................................................
8
C. Problem Statement .......................................................
11
D. Limitation of Study ......................................................
11
E. Objective of Study ........................................................
11
F. Benefit of Study............................................................
11
G. Research Method ..........................................................
12
H. Research Organization .................................................
12
UNDERLYING THEORY................................................
15
A. Notion of Feminism......................................................
15
B. Major Principal of Feminism .......................................
18
1. Women’s Position..................................................
18
2. Women’s Role .......................................................
19
3. Women’s Right ......................................................
20
4. Women’s Participation ..........................................
20
C. Notion of Mother’s Role ..............................................
21
x
Definition of Mother’s role ...................................
21
2. Aspect of Mother’s Role........................................
22
a. A Deep Love for Her Children ........................
22
b. Sacrifice and Dedication ..................................
23
c. Protection and Security ....................................
23
3. Role of the Mother .................................................
24
a. A Window of the Child to the World ...............
24
b. Model for the Child ..........................................
24
c. Strengths of the Mother....................................
25
d. Awareness and Responsibility .........................
26
e. Setting Clear Goals ..........................................
26
1.
f. Encourage Children According to the Potential 27
g. Wise Word .......................................................
27
D. Structural Elements of Movie.......................................
28
1.
Narrative Elements ...............................................
28
a. Character and Characterization ........................
28
b. Casting .............................................................
29
c. Plot ...................................................................
29
d. Setting ..............................................................
31
e. Point of View ...................................................
31
f. Theme...............................................................
32
2. Technical Elements ................................................
33
a. Mise-en-Scene ..................................................
33
b. Cinematography ...............................................
35
c. Sound ...............................................................
37
d. Editing ..............................................................
37
E. Theoretical Application ................................................
38
CHAPTER III SOCIAL
HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
OF
AMERICAN
SOCIETY IN THE LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY ..
40
A. Social Aspect ................................................................
40
xi
B. Cultural Aspect .............................................................
42
C. Economic Aspect ..........................................................
43
D. Political Aspect.............................................................
44
E. Science and Technology Progression Aspect ...............
45
F. Religious Condition ......................................................
47
G. Women Condition ……………………………………
47
H. Mother Condition in USA …………………………...
49
The Life of Katherine Dieckmann …………………...
51
I.
CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE .............
54
A. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................
54
1. Narrative Elements ................................................
54
a. Character and Characterization ........................
54
b. Casting .............................................................
64
c. Plot ...................................................................
64
d. Setting ..............................................................
69
e. Point of View ...................................................
72
f. Theme...............................................................
73
2. Technical Elements ................................................
73
a. Mise-en-Scene ..................................................
73
b. Cinematography ...............................................
82
c. Sound ...............................................................
85
d. Editing ..............................................................
86
B. Discussion ....................................................................
87
FEMINIST ANALYSIS ....................................................
92
CHAPTER V
A.
B.
Feminist Issues .............................................................
92
1. Women’s Position..................................................
92
2. Women’s Role .......................................................
95
3. Women’s Right ......................................................
98
4. Women’s Participation ..........................................
101
Mother’s Role Issues ....................................................
103
1.
103
A Deep Love for Her Children ..............................
xii
2. Sacrifice and Dedication .......................................
104
3. Protection and Security .........................................
104
Discussion ....................................................................
105
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .............................
109
A. Conclusion ....................................................................
109
B. Suggestion ....................................................................
110
C.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDICES
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1.
Eliza Welch ..................................................................................
55
Figure 2.
Eliza and Family .........................................................................
55
Figure 3.
Avery ............................................................................................
58
Figure 4.
Clara ............................................................................................
59
Figure 5.
Eliza and Sheila ............................................................................
61
Figure 6.
Sheila Close-Up ...........................................................................
61
Figure 7.
Mikesh ..........................................................................................
62
Figure 8.
Eliza’s Apartment ........................................................................
69
Figure 9.
Kindergarten.................................................................................
70
Figure 10. Boutique .......................................................................................
70
Figure 11. In Front of Party Shop ..................................................................
70
Figure 12. Inside of Party Shop .....................................................................
70
Figure 13. Cakes Shop ...................................................................................
70
Figure 14. New Jersey ...................................................................................
71
Figure 15. O’clock .........................................................................................
71
Figure 16. Eliza Looks Avery .......................................................................
72
Figure 17. Avery Looks Eliza .......................................................................
72
Figure 18. They Look at Each Other ............................................................
72
Figure 19. Eliza Thought ...............................................................................
72
Figure 20. In Front of the Apartment ..........................................................
74
Figure 21. Apartment from the Side ..............................................................
74
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Figure 22. Eliza and Avery Bed Room ........................................................
74
Figure 23. Clara Bed Room ........................................................................
74
Figure 24. Lucas Bed Room ..........................................................................
74
Figure 25. Kitchen Room
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75
Figure 26. Dinning Room ..............................................................................
75
Figure 27. Eliza Work Room ......................................................................
75
Figure 28. Costumes in Daily Activities .......................................................
76
Figure 29. Major Character ...........................................................................
76
Figure 30. Minor Character ...........................................................................
76
Figure 31. Hard Lighting ...............................................................................
77
Figure 32. Soft Lighting ................................................................................
77
Figure 33. Frontal Lighting ...........................................................................
78
Figure 34. Side Lighting ................................................................................
79
Figure 35. Back Lighting ...............................................................................
79
Figure 36. Under Lighting .............................................................................
79
Figure 37. Top Lighting .................................................................................
79
Figure 38. Fill Lighting ..................................................................................
80
Figure 39. Lighting from Lamp .....................................................................
80
Figure 40. Lighting from Fire ........................................................................
80
Figure 41. Lighting from Sun ........................................................................
80
Figure 42. White Color .................................................................................
81
Figure 43. Yellow Color from Lamp ............................................................
81
Figure 44.
81
Yellow Color from Fire ..............................................................
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Figure 45. Eliza Angry and Sad ....................................................................
82
Figure 46. Eliza Happy .................................................................................
82
Figure 47. Dark Lighting ..............................................................................
82
Figure 48. Soft Bright Lighting ....................................................................
82
Figure 49. Straight in Angel ..........................................................................
83
Figure 50. High Angel ..................................................................................
83
Figure 51. Low Angel ...................................................................................
83
Figure 52. Camera Extreme Long Shot ........................................................
84
Figure 53. Camera Long Shot .......................................................................
84
Figure 54. Medium Long Shot ......................................................................
84
Figure 55. Medium Shot ...............................................................................
84
Figure 56. Medium Close-Up .......................................................................
84
Figure 57. Close-Up ......................................................................................
85
Figure 58. Extreme Close-Up .......................................................................
85
Figure 59. Axis Action or the 1800 Line .......................................................
86
Figure 60. Establishing Shot .........................................................................
86
Figure 61. Eye Line .......................................................................................
87
Figure 62. Reverse Shot ................................................................................
87
Figure 63. Match Action ...............................................................................
87
Figure 64. Cross Cutting ...............................................................................
87
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SUMMARY
IIN ROHMATUN ANITA ZULIANI. A. 320 080 311. MOTHER’S ROLE IN
MOTHERHOOD MOVIE (2009) DIRECTED BY KATHERINE DIECKMANN: A
FEMINIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER
TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2012.
The study is to reveal how mother’s role is reflected in Motherhood directed by
Katherine Dieckmann published in 2009. The objective of the study is to analyze the
structural elements in the movie and to analize mother’s role of the movie based on
feminist approach.
The researcher employs the descriptive qualitative research as a type of the
research. The data sources divided into two, namely primary data source and secondary
data source. The primary data source is the events of the movie and script of Motherhood
and the secondary data source is biography of character. The object of the study is a movie
Motherhood directed by Katherine Dieckmann. The method of collecting data are watching
the movie, taking note the important data, arranging the data based on category of elements
of literature review and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of
analyzing data is descriptive analysis.
The result of the study is as follows. First, based on the structural analysis,
Katherine Dieckmann delivers the theme is about life is full with choice, human being has
freedom to choose their role and opportunity. The structural elements are related each other
and form a unity. Second, based on the feminist analysis, Katherine Dieckmann reflect
woman’s position, woman’s role, woman’s right, and woman’s participation in life
condition of a mother. Dieckmann considers that mother has equal opportunity and right in
a family.
Keywords: Mother’s Role, Motherhood, Feminist approach.
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