DREAM TO BE BEST BALERINA IN STEVEN JACOBSON`S CENTER Dream To Be Best Balerina In Steven Jacobson`S Center Stage Turn It Up Movie ( 2008 ) : A Psychoanalytic Approach.

DREAM TO BE BEST BALERINA IN STEVEN JACOBSON`S CENTER
STAGE TURN IT UP MOVIE ( 2008 ) :

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

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

Written by:
Siti Mucharomah Agustin
NIM: A 320 070 097

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012

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TESTIMONY

The researcher states that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism
of the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain Bachelor Degree of
University, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except referred written in this research paper and mentioned
in the bibliography.
If it is proved that there are mistakes in the writer’s statement above
later in the future, the researcher will be wholly responsible.

Surakarta, April 2, 2012
The researcher

SITI MUCHAROMAH A
A 320 070 097

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MOTTO

“ Untuk melawan badai kita harus terus berjalan dengan membawa

dua hal yaitu keyakinan dan cinta “
“ Barangsiapa bersungguh- sungguh maka dapat lahia “
“ Al- waqtu asmanuminn aaddhahabi “

“ Tetap tegar walau dalam amukan badai “
“ Smile is the shortest distance between two people “

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DEDICATION

Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Aalamiin, as Allah SWT mercy. The writer
gratefully dedicates this research paper to :

 Her beloved Parents, Bapak Ahmad Markum and

IbuRojiyah;
 Her beloved brother and sister
 Her beloved friends
 Her beloved Kabul
 Her all-best friends in Muhammadiyah University
of Surakarta.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Alhamdulillahi robbil ‘alamin, Praise be to Allah SWT, the
ALMIGHTYGod, for blessing and guiding in completing this research paper as a
partialfulfillment of the requirement for the bachelor degree in English Education
Department.In this opportunity, the writer also wants to express her deep
gratititude to thefollowing persons:
1. The first consultant, Mrs. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed, who has
given great helpand guidance in finishing this research paper.
2. The second consultant, Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum, who has given

correction and criticism.
3. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si, as the Dean of School of Teacher Trainingand
Education.
4. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum, as the Head of English Education
Department, School ofTeacher Training and Education.
5. The Academic of advisor of class B/2007, Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS, andthe
entire lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
6. Her beloved and respectable parents bapak Ahmad Markum and ibu
Rojiyah. Also her beloved brother Rois, Joko and her beloved sister Ummi
and Pipit, and all of her big family for the prayer, love, affection, patient,
support and advice so that the writer can finish the research paper and
study.
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7. GINSRA ( Ginanjar S Raharjo ) as her best friend and teacher
8. Her beloved Kabul thanks for love, support and pray
9. All herfriends Rahmani, Aini, Jito, Bambang, Feri, Farid, Iwan, Imam,
Muhtar, Arvin, Udin, Mas Arif, Mas Cinta, Amel, Pak Yo,Fandi, Iin, and
YulianIlham thanks for the kindness and support.
10. All her best-friends in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

Finally, the researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from
being perfect, so all suggestions and criticisms for improving this research are
accepted widely and happily. Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for the
readers and prospective researchers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Surakarta, Juni 11, 2012
The researcher

SitiMucharomah A
A 320 070 097

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE

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APPROVAL ......................................................................................

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ACCEPTANCE

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TESTIMONY

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MOTTO

DEDICATION

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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TABLE OF FIGURE

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SUMMARY ......................................................................................

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CHAPTER I:

INTRODUCTION ......................................

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A. Background of the Study ..........................


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B. Literature Review ......................................

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C. Problem Statement

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D. Limitation of the Study ..........................

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E. Objectives of the Study ..........................

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F. The Benefit of the Study ..........................

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G. Research Method ......................................

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H. Paper Organization

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CHAPTER II:

UNDERLYING THEORY ..........................


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A. Notion of Psychoanalysis ..........................

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B. System of Personality

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1. Id

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2. Ego

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3. Superego

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C. Notion of Anxiety

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1. Realistic Anxiety

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2. Neurotic Anxiety

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3. Moral Anxiety

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D. Structural Elements of the Movie ...................... 15
1. Character and Characterization

.......... 15

2. Casting

.............................................. 16

3. Plot

............................................... 17

4. Setting

……………………………... 18

5. Point of View ……………………………... 18
……………………………... 19

6. Theme

7. Technical Elements .................................. 20
a. Mise-en-Scene

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b. Cinematography .................................. 22
c. Sound

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d. Editing

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E. Theoretical Application .................................. 27

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CHAPTER III:

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

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A. Structural Elements of Center Stage Turn It Up 28
1.

Narrative Elements .................................. 28
a. Character and Characterization .......... 28
b. Plot

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c. Setting

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d. Point of View
e. Theme

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2. Technical Elements ................................. 39
a. Casting

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b. Mise-en-Scene

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c. Sound

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d. Editing

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e. Cinematography ................................... 47
B. Discussion
CHAPTER IV:

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PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS

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A. Psychoanalytic Analysis ................................. 51
1. Id

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2. Ego

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3. Superego

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B. Discussion ......................................................... 60

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CHAPTER V:

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

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A. Conclusion

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B. Suggestion

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIXES

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1

: Katte Parker

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Figure 2

: Tommy Anderson

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Figure 3

: Suzane Von Stroth

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Figure 4

: Bella Parker

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Figure 5

: Sal

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Figure 6

: Jonathan

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Figure 7

: Lexy

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Figure 8

: MR. Copper

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Figure 9

: Dance in the Road Track

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Figure 10

: Come to Other Academy

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Figure 11

: Stage Center

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Figure 12

: Audition Room

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Figure 13

: Stage Center

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Figure 14

: Looking Other Academy

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Figure 15

: Training Room

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Figure 16

: Training Room

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Figure 17

: Stage Center

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Figure 18

: Road Track

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Figure 19

: Road Track

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Figure 20

: Sal`s Club

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Figure 21

: Tommy meets Katte

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Figure 22

: Katte meets Tommy

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Figure 23

: Tommy starts to dance

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Figure 24

: Katte eat chocolate

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Figure 25

: Information Audition

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Figure 26

: Sleep in the Car

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Figure 27

: Dance Together

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Figure 28

: Ask Tommy to Dance

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Figure 29

: Ask Katte for Dinner

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Figure 30

: Back to Deroit

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Figure 31

: Out from Foundry

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Figure 32

: Katte meets Tommy

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SUMMARY

SITI MUCHAROMAH AGUSTIN. A 320 070 097. DREAM TO BE BEST
BALERINA IN STEVEN JACOBSON`S CENTER STAGE TURN IT UP(
2008 ): A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012.

The problem statement of this study is how Katte tries to reach her dream. The
object of the research is a movie entitled Center Stage Turn It Up by Steven
Jacobson. The researcher uses psychoanalytic approach focusing on Sigmund
Freud’s psychoanalytic theory.
The study belongs to qualitative study in which the writer uses two data sources.
The primary data source is Center Stage Turn It Up movie directed by Steven
Jacobson released in 2008, while the secondary data sources are other materials
taken from books, journals, and internet related to the study.
From the result of analysis, it can be drawn the following conclusion, firstly, the
elements of structural analysis shows that the character and characterization,
casting, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise en scene, cinematography,sound,
and editing are related one another and formsa unity. Secondly, based on the
psychoanalytic analysis, the writer concludes the conflict mental condition of
major character. Happens when there is contradiction between Id, Ego and
Superego.
Keyword: DreamTo Be Best Balerina,Center Stage Turn It Up, Psychoanalytic
Approach.

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