Focus of the Research

E. Methodology of the Research

This methodology consists of several important elements related to the research namely the objective of study, the method of study, the instrument of study, the data of analysis, and the unit of analysis. 1. The Method of Research Related to the problem of research and also the objective of the research mentioned above, this study used qualitative descriptive. Farkhan 2011 stated in his book, Penelitian kualitatif merupakan penelitian yang mengandalkan data verbal dan non numerik lainnya sebagai dasar analisis dan pemecahan masalah yang sedang dikaji, seperti analisis isi, analisis wacana, dan penelitian naturalistik.” 10 He also described that descriptive does not need statistics analysis and has to analyze based on the methods, theories or relevant approaches. 11 Qualitative method can give more attention to data analysis, the data related with the context itself. 12 By using this method, the writer will do explaining, describing, and analyzing the element of the film. The writer will collect, describe and analyze the data then write the supporting analysis from any sources. 2. The Objective of the Research The aim of the research is to see America and Iran which are constructed in this film. In Hollywood film like Argo, American character is 10 Muhammad Farkhan. Proposal Penelitian Bahasa Sastra. Jakarta: Anak Negeri Printing, 2011. 2nd printing, p. 2. 11 Ibid. p. 44 12 Ahmad Bahtiar dan Aswinarko. Metode Penelitian Sastra. Tangerang: PT Pustaka Mandiri, 2013 p. 16 oftenly described as superior and super-power country. The most films in several genres which showing the heroes are from the United State soil. Argo as Hollywood film is made from and by the United States of America to people whole the world. Therefore, the study begins by watching and learning the movie repeatedly. Then the writer focuses on the portrayal of America through the main character, Iran through The Muslim People and reveals the ideology of this film. 3. The Technique of Data Analysis In this research, the writer uses qualitative technique by collecting the main information from this film and also secondary information, such as journals, articles, books, and also websites related to support my study with taking notes. The writer gives explanation about data through the script of film and the visualization cinematography. 4. The Instrument of the Research The writer is the main instrument of this research. Watching and paying attention in the film carefully are the ways to get the information and explanation about the unit and data analysis. The writer also uses many sources to support the analysis. 5. The Unit Analysis The unit analysis of the research is Argo film by Ben Affleck released by Warner Bros Film in 2005 with approximately 112 minutes running time.