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CHAPTER III ANALYSIS
A. Myths Reflected in The 79
th
Annual Academy Award
The Annual Academy Award has evolved through time. From the awarding night to the broadcasting system has changed. However, the
enthusiasm and interest of the society toward this event is not decreasing but increasing from day to day. For example, the 78
th
Annual Academy Award was watched by 76.6 million viewers in America only, not
including viewers aboard. It shows that this event is popular among the Americans and the society accepts the ritual because it reflects some of
their beliefs and values. The American myths, beliefs and values that were reflected in the 79
th
Annual Academy Award were:
1. Myth of Material Success
Since the Puritan era, American people believe that wealth and power are the sign of success. While nowadays, in American society,
fame is also a sign of success. The American people believe that through hard work, they will find wealth, fame and power in return.
This myth of material success also can be seen in every parts and steps of the 79
th
Annual Academy Award Night ceremony. From the preparation phase, the Red Carpet, the Academy Award nominees and
especially the winner, the Judging process of the award, the bestowed of the award to the winner, to the icon of the Academy Award itself
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reflected the myth of material success and the belief of hard work. Therefore, it can be said, the most dominant myth that can be seen in
the 79
th
Annual Academy Award Night Ceremony was the myth of material success.
The belief of hard work and the myth of material success could be seen in the 79
th
Annual Academy Award night especially at the preparation stage. The preparation itself was not only done by the
Academy of Motion Picture, Art and Scientist or also known as AMPAS members, staffs, and crews, but also done by the guests of
the Academy Award and the media. The hard work was also reflected in the way the Oscar statues were made, which was done with
carefulness and very focusing to the statues details. All of the hard work of everyone involved were paid off by the success of the
ceremony. Therefore, because of the hard work and dedication of all the
people who were involved in the ceremony, this ceremony became the most prominent award ceremony and also known as the most
glamorous award ceremony in the world. The winners of the 79
th
Annual Academy Award were also reflecting the myth of material success. The more detailed information about how the myth of success
was reflected by the 79
th
Annual Academy Award Night Ceremony is given in the next part of the analysis.
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2. Myth of Beauty