WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008): WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008): AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH.
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320070074
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
APPROVAL
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.)
(Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.)
ii
ACCEPTANCE
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Accepted by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Team of Examiners:
1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(
)
(
)
(
)
(Chair Person)
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.
(Member I)
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A.
( Member II )
Approved by:
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean,
Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK. 547
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in bibliography.
Here later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statement in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
- WIWIT GUSNIADI -
iv
MOTTO
PEOPLE CANNOT CHANGE THEIR DESTINY EXCEPT WITH
THEIR PRAY
DO YOUR BEST TO GET THE BEST
JIKA KAMU MERASA SENDIRIAN DIDUNIA INI MAKA
CARILAH
TUHANMU
KARENA
DIA
AKAN
MENJADI
SAHABAT TERBAIKMU.
KESABARAN AKAN MENGHASILKAN SESUATU YANG TERASA
SANGAT SPESIAL
- GUSNIADI. W -
v
DEDICATION
This paper is dedicated to:
My Lord “Allah SWT” the Supreme Being.
My Father “Supardi, B.Sc” who always sacrificed and praying
for my successful.
My Mother “Partini, S.Pd” who always love, praying, support
me to do my best.
My Brother “Bima Dwiki”, you are my little hero.
My lovely “Tuti Harsiwi”, you are my great angel.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamuallaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdullilahi robbil ‘alamin, praise to be Allah SWT, The Most
Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessing,
miracles, and uncountable gifts to me, so I can accomplish my research paper
entitled, “Wall-E’s Self Existence to Keep the Last Plant in the Earth in Andrew
Stanton Wall-E movie (2008): An Existentialist Approach” as the requirement for
getting bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad SAW, the last messenger of Allah SWT, who
will be hero for all his followers in the life after. The writer realizes that this
research paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the
writer would like to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of Teacher Training and education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, as the Head of English Department who has
permitted him to write this research paper.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, as the first consultant who always
gives him a lot of attention and spare time to guide, suggest, permit,
support, advice, and correct his research paper.
vii
4. Mr. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant who given a valuable
guidance, suggestion, and correct his research paper especially grammar.
5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A, as the examiner.
6. Drs. M. Thoyibi, S.S, as the Academic Consultant.
7. All English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
8. His father, Supardi, B.Sc, thanks for praying, advice, support, spirit,
sacrifices, and amazing loves.
9. His mother, Partini, S.Pd, thanks for never ending loves, support,
affection, and many advice.
10. His little brother, Bima Dwiki, thanks for joke and time to make researcher
always feel happy.
11. All his family thanks for pray and support.
12. His little angel Tuti Harsiwi, thanks for your true love, advice, spirit, and
truly happiness.
13. His dearly beloved family in English Department “ZOEZHOP Family”:
Puput (Icix), Dani (Kaji), Alfian (Bolliwud), Siwi (Ayank Pesek), Nana
(Nanul), Kiki (Nunung), Desinta (Sintul), Reni (Rendong), and Defi
(Bubur).
Thanks for great adventure, experience, and support. The researcher will
miss their togetherness so much.
viii
14. His Class B English Department: Mahendra, Yoga Mbahe, Yoga
Purnama, Purwono (Ex), Maksum (Ex), Christina, Dyah, and, Ayu
Anggit. We are the compact team in the class.
15. His English Department friends: Puji Ariwibowo (Bean), Ari Handoko
(Kuro), Agus Triono, and Adhib (Marmo), that’s no day without joke
with them.
16. His powerful laptop “AMD Compaq CQ 42”, thanks for the cooperation
in finishing the research and gives consoling games and entertainment.
17. His speedy “Supra X 125R – K 5453 VP”, thanks for your service in his
daily activity.
18. His Nur’aini Boarding House friends: Ucup, Seno, Singgih, and Arif
Masrukin, thanks for sharing and togetherness time.
19. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thank for your support
and spirit to researcher finishing this report.
The writer realized that this research paper is far from being
perfect, the writer accepts some advices and criticisms. The last, the writer
wishes this research paper would be useful for readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
- GUSNIADI. W -
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ……………………………………………………………………..
i
APPROVAL ………………………………………………………………
ii
ACCEPTANCE …………………………………………………………..
iii
TESTIMONY …………………………………………………………….
iv
MOTTO …………………………………………………………………..
v
DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT …………………………………………………
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ………………………………………………….
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………
xiv
SUMMARY ……………………………………………………………….
xix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ………………………………………
1
A. Background of Study ………………………………...
1
B. Literature Review ……………………………………
9
C. Problem Statement …………………………………..
10
D. Limitation of the Study ……………………………...
10
E. Objective of the Study ……………………………….
10
F. Benefits of the Study …………………………………
11
G. Research Method …………………………………….
11
H. Research Paper Organization ………………………...
13
x
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ……………………………..
14
A. Notion of Existentialism ……………………………
14
B. Sartre’s Major Point of Existentialism ……............
15
1. Being …………………………………………...
15
2. Existence before Essence ……………………...
16
3. Consciousness (Cogito) ………………………..
17
4. Freedom to Choose …………………………….
18
5. Anxiety …………………………………………
19
6. Transcendence of Ego ………………………….
20
7. Nothingness …………………………………….
21
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ……………………
21
1. Narrative Elements ……………………………….
21
a. Character and Characterization ……………..
21
b. Setting ……………………………………….
22
c. Plot …………………………………………..
23
d. Point of View ………………………………..
24
e. Theme ………………………………………..
25
2. Technical Elements ………………..……………...
26
a. Casting ……………………………………….
26
b. Mise-en-Scene …………………………….....
26
c. Cinematography ………………………….....
28
d. Sound ………………………………………..
29
e. Editing ……………………………………....
30
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D. Theoretical Application …………………………….
31
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ………………………….
33
A. Structural Elements of the Movie …………………..
33
1. Narrative Elements ………………………………..
33
a. Characters and Characterizations ………………
33
b. Setting ………………………………………….
46
c. Plot …………………………………………….
50
d. Point of View ………………………………….
52
e. Theme …………………………………………
53
2. Technical Elements ………………………………
54
a. Casting ………………………………………..
54
b. Mise-en-Scene …………………………………
55
c. Cinematography ………………………………
68
d. Sound …………………………………………
73
e. Editing ………………………………………..
74
B. Discussion ………………………………………….
78
CHAPTER IV EXISTENTIALIST ANALYSIS …………………….
85
A. Existentialist analysis ……………………………...
85
1.
Being ……………………….………………….
85
2.
Existence before Essence ……………………..
89
3.
Consciousness (Cogito) ………………………
90
4. Freedom to Choose ……………………………
91
5.
92
Anxiety ………………………………………..
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CHAPTER V
6.
Transcendence of Ego …………………………
94
7.
Nothingness ……………………………………
95
B. Discussion ………………………………………….
97
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ……………….
101
A. Conclusion ………………………………………….
101
B. Suggestion ………………………………………….
102
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Wall-E’s Body ................................................................................
34
Figure 2. Wall-E Piles up the Trash ...............................................................
34
Figure 3. Wall-E helps John ...........................................................................
35
Figure 4. Wall-E keeps Eve from rain ...........................................................
35
Figure 5. Wall-E tempts M-O ........................................................................
36
Figure 6. Wall-E saves the plant ....................................................................
36
Figure 7. Wall-E changes his broken eye ......................................................
36
Figure 8. Wall-E charges his battery ..............................................................
37
Figure 9. EVE searches plant .........................................................................
37
Figure 10. EVE’s Body ...................................................................................
38
Figure 11. EVE‘s Gun .....................................................................................
38
Figure 12. Eve has against so many robots .....................................................
38
Figure 13. Captain B. McCrea ........................................................................
39
Figure 14. Captain B. McCrea tries to walk ....................................................
40
Figure 15. Captain deceives Auto ....................................................................
40
Figure 16. Captain VS Auto ............................................................................
41
Figure 17. Model of Auto pilot .......................................................................
42
Figure 18. M-O ...............................................................................................
43
Figure 19. M-O cleans EVE .............................................................................
43
Figure 20. M-O cleans Wall-E dirt .................................................................
43
Figure 21. M-O saves Wall-E and Eve ............................................................
44
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Figure 22. John in His Chair ...........................................................................
44
Figure 23. Mary with Blue Clothes .................................................................
44
Figure 24. John and Mary have saved the babies ............................................
45
Figure 25. Gopher’s Bodies ............................................................................
45
Figure 26. Gopher in the Space Pod ................................................................
45
Figure 27. Dirty Earth .....................................................................................
46
Figure 28. Wall-E’s Truck ..............................................................................
47
Figure 29. Axiom Ship ....................................................................................
47
Figure 30. Garbage Disposal ............................................................................
48
Figure 31. Space ..............................................................................................
48
Figure 32. Captain’s Room .............................................................................
49
Figure 33. Repair Ward ...................................................................................
49
Figure 34. Pod .................................................................................................
49
Figure 35. Holo-Detector Area .......................................................................
50
Figure 36. The eyes of Wall-E and Eve ..........................................................
53
Figure 37. Captain’s Uniform .........................................................................
55
Figure 38. Red passenger’s Costume ..............................................................
56
Figure 39. Blue passenger’s Costume .............................................................
56
Figure 40. Baby’s Costume .............................................................................
56
Figure 41. Wall-E’s Costume ..........................................................................
56
Figure 42. Eve’s Costume ……………………………………………………
57
Figure 43. M-O’s Costume .............................................................................
57
Figure 44. Wall-E’s Make-Up .........................................................................
57
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Figure 45. Auto’s Make-Up ............................................................................
58
Figure 46. Captain’s Make-Up ........................................................................
58
Figure 47. M-O’s Make-Up ............................................................................
58
Figure 48. Eve’s Make-Up ..............................................................................
59
Figure 49. Hard Lighting ................................................................................
59
Figure 50. Soft Lighting ..................................................................................
60
Figure 51. Frontal Lighting .............................................................................
60
Figure 52. Side Lighting .................................................................................
61
Figure 53. Back Lighting ................................................................................
61
Figure 54. Under Lighting ..............................................................................
61
Figure 55. Top Lighting ..................................................................................
62
Figure 56. Source Lighting .............................................................................
62
Figure 57. Red Color .......................................................................................
63
Figure 58. Orange Color .................................................................................
63
Figure 59. Blue Color .....................................................................................
63
Figure 60. M-O’s Angry Facial Expression ....................................................
64
Figure 61. Eve’s Angry Facial Expression .....................................................
64
Figure 62. Falling in Love Facial Expression .................................................
65
Figure 63. Eve’s Sad Facial Expression ..........................................................
65
Figure 64. Intimidation Facial Expression ......................................................
65
Figure 65. Curious Facial Expression .............................................................
66
Figure 66. Happiness Figure Movement .........................................................
66
Figure 67. John and Mary’s Figure Movement ...............................................
67
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Figure 68. Save Figure Movement ..................................................................
67
Figure 69. Straight on Angle ...........................................................................
69
Figure 70. High Angle ....................................................................................
70
Figure 71. Low Angle .....................................................................................
70
Figure 72. Extreme Long Shot ........................................................................
70
Figure 73. Medium Long Shot ........................................................................
71
Figure 74. Long Shot .......................................................................................
71
Figure 75. Medium Shot .................................................................................
72
Figure 76. Close-Up ........................................................................................
72
Figure 77. Medium Close-Up .........................................................................
72
Figure 78. Slow Motion 1 ...............................................................................
73
Figure 79. Slow Motion 2 ...............................................................................
73
Figure 80. M-O Walks 1 .................................................................................
75
Figure 81. M-O Walks 2 .................................................................................
75
Figure 82. Establishing 1 ................................................................................
75
Figure 83. Establishing 2 ................................................................................
75
Figure 84. Establishing 3 ................................................................................
75
Figure 85. Wall-E looks Eve ...........................................................................
76
Figure 86. Eve has looked by Wall-E .............................................................
76
Figure 87. Reestablishing Shot 1 ....................................................................
76
Figure 88. Reestablishing Shot 2 ....................................................................
76
Figure 89. Reestablishing Shot 3 ....................................................................
77
Figure 90. Reestablishing Shot 4 ....................................................................
77
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Figure 91. Match on Action 1 .........................................................................
77
Figure 92. Match on Action 2 .........................................................................
77
Figure 93. Match on Action 3 .........................................................................
77
Figure 94. Match on Action 4 .........................................................................
77
Figure 95. Wall-E is against Auto ....................................................................
78
Figure 96. Wall-E has electrocuted by Auto ...................................................
78
Figure 97. Wall-E cleans the trash ..................................................................
90
Figure 98. Wall-E finds the plant ....................................................................
90
Figure 99. Wall-E gives the plant to Eve ........................................................
91
Figure 100. Wall-E chooses to follow Eve .....................................................
92
Figure 101. Wall-E had broken .......................................................................
93
Figure 102. Wall-E meets Cockroach ..............................................................
94
Figure 103. Loves between Wall-E and Eve ....................................................
95
Figure 104. The end of Auto existence ...........................................................
96
Figure 105. Gopher is dead .............................................................................
97
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SUMMARY
WIWIT GUSNIADI. A 320 070 074. WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO
SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S
WALL-E MOVIE (2008): AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH.
RESEARCH
PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY
OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study reveal how Wall-E self existence save the
last plant in the earth in Andrew Stanton’s Wall-E. The objective of this study is
to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and an existentialist
approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is
Wall-E released in 2008 in the United States. The data sources consist of primary
and secondary data source. The primary data source is Wall-E movie and the
secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as
the information about director’s biography and websites. The method of the data
collection are watching the movie, taking notes 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 data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First,
Andrew Stanton wants to tell us about the dangerous if we are not keeping our
environment. Second, this movie contains unique love of the major character. And
the third, the movie tells us to prioritize other interesting thing than our self thing.
Key words: Wall-E existence, Wall-E, Existentialist.
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.)
(Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.)
Dean
(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.)
xix
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320070074
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
APPROVAL
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.)
(Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.)
ii
ACCEPTANCE
WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE
EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S WALL-E MOVIE (2008):
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
Written by:
WIWIT GUSNIADI
A 320 070 074
Accepted by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Team of Examiners:
1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
(
)
(
)
(
)
(Chair Person)
2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.
(Member I)
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A.
( Member II )
Approved by:
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean,
Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK. 547
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in bibliography.
Here later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statement in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
- WIWIT GUSNIADI -
iv
MOTTO
PEOPLE CANNOT CHANGE THEIR DESTINY EXCEPT WITH
THEIR PRAY
DO YOUR BEST TO GET THE BEST
JIKA KAMU MERASA SENDIRIAN DIDUNIA INI MAKA
CARILAH
TUHANMU
KARENA
DIA
AKAN
MENJADI
SAHABAT TERBAIKMU.
KESABARAN AKAN MENGHASILKAN SESUATU YANG TERASA
SANGAT SPESIAL
- GUSNIADI. W -
v
DEDICATION
This paper is dedicated to:
My Lord “Allah SWT” the Supreme Being.
My Father “Supardi, B.Sc” who always sacrificed and praying
for my successful.
My Mother “Partini, S.Pd” who always love, praying, support
me to do my best.
My Brother “Bima Dwiki”, you are my little hero.
My lovely “Tuti Harsiwi”, you are my great angel.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamuallaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdullilahi robbil ‘alamin, praise to be Allah SWT, The Most
Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessing,
miracles, and uncountable gifts to me, so I can accomplish my research paper
entitled, “Wall-E’s Self Existence to Keep the Last Plant in the Earth in Andrew
Stanton Wall-E movie (2008): An Existentialist Approach” as the requirement for
getting bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad SAW, the last messenger of Allah SWT, who
will be hero for all his followers in the life after. The writer realizes that this
research paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the
writer would like to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of Teacher Training and education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, as the Head of English Department who has
permitted him to write this research paper.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, as the first consultant who always
gives him a lot of attention and spare time to guide, suggest, permit,
support, advice, and correct his research paper.
vii
4. Mr. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant who given a valuable
guidance, suggestion, and correct his research paper especially grammar.
5. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A, as the examiner.
6. Drs. M. Thoyibi, S.S, as the Academic Consultant.
7. All English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
8. His father, Supardi, B.Sc, thanks for praying, advice, support, spirit,
sacrifices, and amazing loves.
9. His mother, Partini, S.Pd, thanks for never ending loves, support,
affection, and many advice.
10. His little brother, Bima Dwiki, thanks for joke and time to make researcher
always feel happy.
11. All his family thanks for pray and support.
12. His little angel Tuti Harsiwi, thanks for your true love, advice, spirit, and
truly happiness.
13. His dearly beloved family in English Department “ZOEZHOP Family”:
Puput (Icix), Dani (Kaji), Alfian (Bolliwud), Siwi (Ayank Pesek), Nana
(Nanul), Kiki (Nunung), Desinta (Sintul), Reni (Rendong), and Defi
(Bubur).
Thanks for great adventure, experience, and support. The researcher will
miss their togetherness so much.
viii
14. His Class B English Department: Mahendra, Yoga Mbahe, Yoga
Purnama, Purwono (Ex), Maksum (Ex), Christina, Dyah, and, Ayu
Anggit. We are the compact team in the class.
15. His English Department friends: Puji Ariwibowo (Bean), Ari Handoko
(Kuro), Agus Triono, and Adhib (Marmo), that’s no day without joke
with them.
16. His powerful laptop “AMD Compaq CQ 42”, thanks for the cooperation
in finishing the research and gives consoling games and entertainment.
17. His speedy “Supra X 125R – K 5453 VP”, thanks for your service in his
daily activity.
18. His Nur’aini Boarding House friends: Ucup, Seno, Singgih, and Arif
Masrukin, thanks for sharing and togetherness time.
19. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thank for your support
and spirit to researcher finishing this report.
The writer realized that this research paper is far from being
perfect, the writer accepts some advices and criticisms. The last, the writer
wishes this research paper would be useful for readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 2 November 2011
- GUSNIADI. W -
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ……………………………………………………………………..
i
APPROVAL ………………………………………………………………
ii
ACCEPTANCE …………………………………………………………..
iii
TESTIMONY …………………………………………………………….
iv
MOTTO …………………………………………………………………..
v
DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT …………………………………………………
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ………………………………………………….
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………
xiv
SUMMARY ……………………………………………………………….
xix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ………………………………………
1
A. Background of Study ………………………………...
1
B. Literature Review ……………………………………
9
C. Problem Statement …………………………………..
10
D. Limitation of the Study ……………………………...
10
E. Objective of the Study ……………………………….
10
F. Benefits of the Study …………………………………
11
G. Research Method …………………………………….
11
H. Research Paper Organization ………………………...
13
x
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ……………………………..
14
A. Notion of Existentialism ……………………………
14
B. Sartre’s Major Point of Existentialism ……............
15
1. Being …………………………………………...
15
2. Existence before Essence ……………………...
16
3. Consciousness (Cogito) ………………………..
17
4. Freedom to Choose …………………………….
18
5. Anxiety …………………………………………
19
6. Transcendence of Ego ………………………….
20
7. Nothingness …………………………………….
21
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ……………………
21
1. Narrative Elements ……………………………….
21
a. Character and Characterization ……………..
21
b. Setting ……………………………………….
22
c. Plot …………………………………………..
23
d. Point of View ………………………………..
24
e. Theme ………………………………………..
25
2. Technical Elements ………………..……………...
26
a. Casting ……………………………………….
26
b. Mise-en-Scene …………………………….....
26
c. Cinematography ………………………….....
28
d. Sound ………………………………………..
29
e. Editing ……………………………………....
30
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D. Theoretical Application …………………………….
31
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ………………………….
33
A. Structural Elements of the Movie …………………..
33
1. Narrative Elements ………………………………..
33
a. Characters and Characterizations ………………
33
b. Setting ………………………………………….
46
c. Plot …………………………………………….
50
d. Point of View ………………………………….
52
e. Theme …………………………………………
53
2. Technical Elements ………………………………
54
a. Casting ………………………………………..
54
b. Mise-en-Scene …………………………………
55
c. Cinematography ………………………………
68
d. Sound …………………………………………
73
e. Editing ………………………………………..
74
B. Discussion ………………………………………….
78
CHAPTER IV EXISTENTIALIST ANALYSIS …………………….
85
A. Existentialist analysis ……………………………...
85
1.
Being ……………………….………………….
85
2.
Existence before Essence ……………………..
89
3.
Consciousness (Cogito) ………………………
90
4. Freedom to Choose ……………………………
91
5.
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Anxiety ………………………………………..
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6.
Transcendence of Ego …………………………
94
7.
Nothingness ……………………………………
95
B. Discussion ………………………………………….
97
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ……………….
101
A. Conclusion ………………………………………….
101
B. Suggestion ………………………………………….
102
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Wall-E’s Body ................................................................................
34
Figure 2. Wall-E Piles up the Trash ...............................................................
34
Figure 3. Wall-E helps John ...........................................................................
35
Figure 4. Wall-E keeps Eve from rain ...........................................................
35
Figure 5. Wall-E tempts M-O ........................................................................
36
Figure 6. Wall-E saves the plant ....................................................................
36
Figure 7. Wall-E changes his broken eye ......................................................
36
Figure 8. Wall-E charges his battery ..............................................................
37
Figure 9. EVE searches plant .........................................................................
37
Figure 10. EVE’s Body ...................................................................................
38
Figure 11. EVE‘s Gun .....................................................................................
38
Figure 12. Eve has against so many robots .....................................................
38
Figure 13. Captain B. McCrea ........................................................................
39
Figure 14. Captain B. McCrea tries to walk ....................................................
40
Figure 15. Captain deceives Auto ....................................................................
40
Figure 16. Captain VS Auto ............................................................................
41
Figure 17. Model of Auto pilot .......................................................................
42
Figure 18. M-O ...............................................................................................
43
Figure 19. M-O cleans EVE .............................................................................
43
Figure 20. M-O cleans Wall-E dirt .................................................................
43
Figure 21. M-O saves Wall-E and Eve ............................................................
44
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Figure 22. John in His Chair ...........................................................................
44
Figure 23. Mary with Blue Clothes .................................................................
44
Figure 24. John and Mary have saved the babies ............................................
45
Figure 25. Gopher’s Bodies ............................................................................
45
Figure 26. Gopher in the Space Pod ................................................................
45
Figure 27. Dirty Earth .....................................................................................
46
Figure 28. Wall-E’s Truck ..............................................................................
47
Figure 29. Axiom Ship ....................................................................................
47
Figure 30. Garbage Disposal ............................................................................
48
Figure 31. Space ..............................................................................................
48
Figure 32. Captain’s Room .............................................................................
49
Figure 33. Repair Ward ...................................................................................
49
Figure 34. Pod .................................................................................................
49
Figure 35. Holo-Detector Area .......................................................................
50
Figure 36. The eyes of Wall-E and Eve ..........................................................
53
Figure 37. Captain’s Uniform .........................................................................
55
Figure 38. Red passenger’s Costume ..............................................................
56
Figure 39. Blue passenger’s Costume .............................................................
56
Figure 40. Baby’s Costume .............................................................................
56
Figure 41. Wall-E’s Costume ..........................................................................
56
Figure 42. Eve’s Costume ……………………………………………………
57
Figure 43. M-O’s Costume .............................................................................
57
Figure 44. Wall-E’s Make-Up .........................................................................
57
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Figure 45. Auto’s Make-Up ............................................................................
58
Figure 46. Captain’s Make-Up ........................................................................
58
Figure 47. M-O’s Make-Up ............................................................................
58
Figure 48. Eve’s Make-Up ..............................................................................
59
Figure 49. Hard Lighting ................................................................................
59
Figure 50. Soft Lighting ..................................................................................
60
Figure 51. Frontal Lighting .............................................................................
60
Figure 52. Side Lighting .................................................................................
61
Figure 53. Back Lighting ................................................................................
61
Figure 54. Under Lighting ..............................................................................
61
Figure 55. Top Lighting ..................................................................................
62
Figure 56. Source Lighting .............................................................................
62
Figure 57. Red Color .......................................................................................
63
Figure 58. Orange Color .................................................................................
63
Figure 59. Blue Color .....................................................................................
63
Figure 60. M-O’s Angry Facial Expression ....................................................
64
Figure 61. Eve’s Angry Facial Expression .....................................................
64
Figure 62. Falling in Love Facial Expression .................................................
65
Figure 63. Eve’s Sad Facial Expression ..........................................................
65
Figure 64. Intimidation Facial Expression ......................................................
65
Figure 65. Curious Facial Expression .............................................................
66
Figure 66. Happiness Figure Movement .........................................................
66
Figure 67. John and Mary’s Figure Movement ...............................................
67
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Figure 68. Save Figure Movement ..................................................................
67
Figure 69. Straight on Angle ...........................................................................
69
Figure 70. High Angle ....................................................................................
70
Figure 71. Low Angle .....................................................................................
70
Figure 72. Extreme Long Shot ........................................................................
70
Figure 73. Medium Long Shot ........................................................................
71
Figure 74. Long Shot .......................................................................................
71
Figure 75. Medium Shot .................................................................................
72
Figure 76. Close-Up ........................................................................................
72
Figure 77. Medium Close-Up .........................................................................
72
Figure 78. Slow Motion 1 ...............................................................................
73
Figure 79. Slow Motion 2 ...............................................................................
73
Figure 80. M-O Walks 1 .................................................................................
75
Figure 81. M-O Walks 2 .................................................................................
75
Figure 82. Establishing 1 ................................................................................
75
Figure 83. Establishing 2 ................................................................................
75
Figure 84. Establishing 3 ................................................................................
75
Figure 85. Wall-E looks Eve ...........................................................................
76
Figure 86. Eve has looked by Wall-E .............................................................
76
Figure 87. Reestablishing Shot 1 ....................................................................
76
Figure 88. Reestablishing Shot 2 ....................................................................
76
Figure 89. Reestablishing Shot 3 ....................................................................
77
Figure 90. Reestablishing Shot 4 ....................................................................
77
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Figure 91. Match on Action 1 .........................................................................
77
Figure 92. Match on Action 2 .........................................................................
77
Figure 93. Match on Action 3 .........................................................................
77
Figure 94. Match on Action 4 .........................................................................
77
Figure 95. Wall-E is against Auto ....................................................................
78
Figure 96. Wall-E has electrocuted by Auto ...................................................
78
Figure 97. Wall-E cleans the trash ..................................................................
90
Figure 98. Wall-E finds the plant ....................................................................
90
Figure 99. Wall-E gives the plant to Eve ........................................................
91
Figure 100. Wall-E chooses to follow Eve .....................................................
92
Figure 101. Wall-E had broken .......................................................................
93
Figure 102. Wall-E meets Cockroach ..............................................................
94
Figure 103. Loves between Wall-E and Eve ....................................................
95
Figure 104. The end of Auto existence ...........................................................
96
Figure 105. Gopher is dead .............................................................................
97
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SUMMARY
WIWIT GUSNIADI. A 320 070 074. WALL-E’S SELF EXISTENCE TO
SAVE THE LAST PLANT IN THE EARTH IN ANDREW STANTON’S
WALL-E MOVIE (2008): AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH.
RESEARCH
PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY
OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study reveal how Wall-E self existence save the
last plant in the earth in Andrew Stanton’s Wall-E. The objective of this study is
to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and an existentialist
approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is
Wall-E released in 2008 in the United States. The data sources consist of primary
and secondary data source. The primary data source is Wall-E movie and the
secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as
the information about director’s biography and websites. The method of the data
collection are watching the movie, taking notes 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 data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First,
Andrew Stanton wants to tell us about the dangerous if we are not keeping our
environment. Second, this movie contains unique love of the major character. And
the third, the movie tells us to prioritize other interesting thing than our self thing.
Key words: Wall-E existence, Wall-E, Existentialist.
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.)
(Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.)
Dean
(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.)
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