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D. Benefit of the Study
This research is expected to increase the repertory of scientific field studies and literary criticism to become more diverse and varied. In addition, the
results of this study are expected to provide the accurate information and suitable description about the characterization of the main character and masculinity that
represented by the characterization of the main character in Seven Pounds movie.
E. Research Methodology
1. Objective of the Study
In general, this study aims to determine the relationship between the characterization of the main character and masculinity in Seven Pounds movie.
Specifically the aim of the study is: to know how the characterization of Tim Thomas in Seven Pound movie and what the masculinity that showed by Tim
Thomas in Seven Pounds movie is analyzed based on Janet Saltzman Chafetz’s
concept. 2.
Method of the Research
Based on the formulation of the problem and aim of the research, the methods that will be used is a qualitative method which is analyzes the data that
have been collected in the form of words and not in the form of numbers.
3. Data Analysis Technique
The collected data will be analyzed with the theory of character and characterization to reveal the main character. The collected data will also be
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analyzed by using the Janet Saltzman Chafetz’s concept of masculinity. Finally, the data will be analyzed through “Descriptive Analyzes Technique”.
4. Research Instrument
The study uses the researcher as the main instrument to obtain qualitative data about the characterization of the main character in a way to watch movies
repeatedly, identify, and provide notes that can give more information about the characterization and masculinity.
5. Unit of Analysis
The unit of analysis in this study is Seven Pounds movie, which was released on December 19, 2008. This movie was directed by Gabriele Muccino.
There is a main man character that represents the identity as the only man in the movie.
6. Place and Time
This research will be conducted in 2010 in English Letters Department, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, “Syarif Hidayatullah” State Islamic University. The
activities include the preparation, data collection and analysis, as well as writing the report.
F. Theoretical Framework
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