INDEPENDENCE OF ABBY REFLECTED IN LET ME IN Independence Of Abby Reflected In Let Me In Movie 2010 Directed By Matt Reeves A Feminist Approach.
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INDEPENDENCE OF ABBY REFLECTED IN LET ME IN
MOVIE 2010 DIRECTED BY MATT REEVES A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
Proposed by:
YUNI PURWASIH
A 320 080 188
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2013
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v MOTTO
Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize that they were the big things.
(Robert Brault)
You’re braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
(Christopher Robin)
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DEDICATION
This research paper is whole heartedly dedicated to: My beloved parents who have sacrificed everything for me. My beloved brothers.
My beloved friends, thank for all the moments. My beloved one, thank for togetherness.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Praise to Allah SWT, the Lord of Universe, for blessing and guiding the research paper as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting Bachelor Degree in English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
The researcher is fully aware of people’s help and guidance. Therefore, in this opportunity, she would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Dr. Phil. DewiCandraningrum, S.Pd., M.Ed., as the first consultant, who has given guidance, advice, and information patiently during arrangement of the research paper,
2. TitisSetyabudi, S.S., M. Hum., as the second consultant and her academic consultant who has helped to correct the grammatical structure of the research paper,
3. Drs. SofyanAnif, M. Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
4. TitisSetyabudi, S.S., M. Hum., as the chief of English Department Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
5. Drs. SigitHaryanto, M. Hum., as her former academic consultant who always giving guidance during her study,
6. Her beloved parent, “Mom”Gini, and“Dad” GitoSuwarnofor the love, prayer, support, patience, care, and all the sacrifices,
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7. Her beloved brothers“DwiSantoso” for all supports and care,
8. Her beloved Uncles, Aunties, Nephews, Cousins for loves and care, 9. Her second family“Freaky Family”, Arta “Tante”, Endah “Endun”,
Yuly “Bundo”, Yogi “Si Om”, Devi “Bapak”, Arfin “Kliwon”, Wika “Kamen”,and Arini “Emon” for being her best friends, giving spirit, for all jokes, laugh, trouble, nice moments, and sweet friendship,
10.Her housemate in Villa Warna Boarding House, , Ayu, Inten, Heny, Maya, Lilin, Gading, Reta, Deny,andLalafor all cherish, happiness, and togetherness,
11.Her Dear Friends In Villa GriyaDaraDian, Kikik, Amel, Johan, Lilies, Tata, Rini andYesi, For Being Her Friends, Giving Spirit And Nice Moments.
12.Her friends inEnglish Department Class 2008, all my friends who cannot mentioned one by one, for happiness and support,
13.Her friends in PPL SMP AL ISLAM 1 Surakarta 2011,
14.Her someone special also her best
friend“IndroSetyoUtomo”fortogetherness, love, belief, honest, patience, times, sacrifice, support, all moments, and everything had been given to her.
15.Last but not least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, who have supported her.
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She realizes that her research paper is far from being perfect because of her
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF PICTURES ... xiii
ABSTRACT ... xv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review... 6
C. Problem Statement ... 7
D. Limitation of the Study ... 7
E. Objective of the Study ... 7
F. Benefit of the Study ... 7
G. Research Method ... 8
H. Research Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 11
A. Feminist Literary Criticism ... 11
1. Rebels against Patriarchal System ... 13
2. Women’s Position ... 14
3. Women’s Right ... 14
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5. Women’s Participation ... 16
B. Independence ... 17
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 20
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie ... 20
2. Technical Elements of the Movie ... 24
D. Theoretical Application ... 28
CHAPTER III :SOCIAL –HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE UNITED STATES AT THE LATE 21TH CENTURY ... 30
A. Social ... 30
1. Social Structure ... 32
2. Social Status ... 33
3. Family and Social Relation ... 34
4. Urbanization ... 35
B. Economy ... 35
C. Religion ... 37
D. Culture ... 38
1. Art and Architecture ... 38
2. Fads and Fashion ... 39
3. Books and Literature ... 40
E. Politic ... 41
F. Technology ... 43
G. The Life of Director ... 43
1. The Life of Director ... 43
2. Career ... 44
3. Filmography ... 47
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 49
A.Structural Analysis of Let Me In movie ... 49
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2. Technical Elements ... 61
B.Discussion ... 74
CHAPTER V: FEMINIST ANALYSIS ... 79
A. The Independence of Abby ... 79
1. Independence FROM ... 79
2. Independence TO ... 81
B. Feminist Perspective ... 82
1. Position ... 82
2. Participation ... 84
3. Rights ... 85
C. Discussion ... 91
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 95
A.Conclusion ... 95
B.Educational Implication ... 96
C.Suggestion ... 96 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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LIST OF PICTURES
Fig1 :Owen ... 49
Fig. 2Abby ... 50
Fig. 3Abby’s father ... 52
Fig. 4 Kenny ... 53
Fig. 5. Los Alamos, Mexico ... 54
Fig. 6. March, 1983 ... 54
Fig. 7. First Time Police Meets the Creature ... 56
Fig. 8. The First Time Abby Meets with Owen ... 57
Fig. 9. The Fight with Kenny ... 58
Fig. 10. Owen Hits Kenny on the Head ... 59
Fig. 11. Daily Warm Costume ... 62
Fig.12. School Costume ... 62
Fig. 13. The Scary Face of Abby when She Becomes a Vampire ... 63
Fig. 14. Natural make up ... 63
Fig. 15. Scary Face (Burning Face) ... 63
Fig. 16 The First Soft Lighting at Abby’s kitchen ... 64
Fig. 17 The Second Soft Lighting at garden ... 64
Fig. 18 The strong lighting helped by natural light ... 65
Fig. 19 The strong lighting helped by natural light ... 65
Fig. 20. Straight Camera Shot ... 66
Fig. 21. The High Angle Shots ... 67
Fig. 22. Low Angle Shot ... 67
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Fig. 24. Medium Shot ... 68
Fig. 25. Close Up ... 68
Fig. 26. The police make a phone ... 70
Fig 27. The police run into the room ... 70
Fig. 28. The kids walking through the tree ... 71
Fig. 29. The kids walking through the bridge ... 71
Fig 30. Camera shooting at Owen’s face ... 72
Fig. 31. Camera shooting at Kenny’s face ... 72
Fig. 32 the car before the accident ... 72
Fig. 33. The car on the accident ... 73
Fig. 34. Behind the car ... 73
Fig. 35.In front of the car ... 73
Fig 36. The fight between Kenny and Owen ... 74
Fig. 37. Owen at home ... 74
Fig 38. The independence to choose someone to be killed ... 79
Fig 39. The independence of Abby to get rid of her anxiety ... 80
Fig. 40. Abby wants Owen to be Save ... 81
Fig. 41. Owen wants to protect Abby ... 83
Fig. 42. Abby wants to show her participation ... 84
Fig. 43. Abby wants to be friend with Owen ... 86
Fig. 44. Abby wants Owen to be Save ... 88
Fig. 45. Abby wants to be friend with Owen ... 89
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xv SUMMARY
YUNI PURWASIH. A.320080188. INDEPENDENCE OF ABBY
REFLECTED IN LET ME IN MOVIE 2010 BY MATT REEVES: A
FEMINIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER.MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major issue of this study is how the independence of Abby is reflected in Let Me In movie 2010 by Matt Reeves based on a feminist perspective. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie in terms of its structural elements and to analyze the Let Me In movie based on the feminist perspective.
The research is qualitative study. The researcher uses two data sources: primary data source and secondary data source. The secondary data are taken from several references such as articles, website about the movie, commentaries, and other about the author on feminism material to support the subject matter. The data collection method is library research by collecting both primary and secondary data. The data analysis method is descriptive qualitative analysis based on feminism approach.
The results of the study show; firstly, Matt Reeves wants to illustrate how women are subordinated and exploited in patriarchal society. Secondly, in this Let Me In movie, it can be seen from Abby’s condition where she always struggles to keep her relationship and also her love on Owen. Thirdly, in this Let Me Inmovie, Abby tries to follow every Owen’s activity.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF PICTURES ... xiii
ABSTRACT ... xv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Literature Review... 6
C. Problem Statement ... 7
D. Limitation of the Study ... 7
E. Objective of the Study ... 7
F. Benefit of the Study ... 7
G. Research Method ... 8
H. Research Paper Organization ... 9
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 11
A. Feminist Literary Criticism ... 11
1. Rebels against Patriarchal System ... 13
2. Women’s Position ... 14
3. Women’s Right ... 14
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5. Women’s Participation ... 16
B. Independence ... 17
C. Structural Elements of the Movie ... 20
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie ... 20
2. Technical Elements of the Movie ... 24
D. Theoretical Application ... 28
CHAPTER III :SOCIAL –HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE UNITED STATES AT THE LATE 21TH CENTURY ... 30
A. Social ... 30
1. Social Structure ... 32
2. Social Status ... 33
3. Family and Social Relation ... 34
4. Urbanization ... 35
B. Economy ... 35
C. Religion ... 37
D. Culture ... 38
1. Art and Architecture ... 38
2. Fads and Fashion ... 39
3. Books and Literature ... 40
E. Politic ... 41
F. Technology ... 43
G. The Life of Director ... 43
1. The Life of Director ... 43
2. Career ... 44
3. Filmography ... 47
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 49
A.Structural Analysis of Let Me In movie ... 49
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2. Technical Elements ... 61
B.Discussion ... 74
CHAPTER V: FEMINIST ANALYSIS ... 79
A. The Independence of Abby ... 79
1. Independence FROM ... 79
2. Independence TO ... 81
B. Feminist Perspective ... 82
1. Position ... 82
2. Participation ... 84
3. Rights ... 85
C. Discussion ... 91
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 95
A.Conclusion ... 95
B.Educational Implication ... 96
C.Suggestion ... 96 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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LIST OF PICTURES
Fig1 :Owen ... 49
Fig. 2Abby ... 50
Fig. 3Abby’s father ... 52
Fig. 4 Kenny ... 53
Fig. 5. Los Alamos, Mexico ... 54
Fig. 6. March, 1983 ... 54
Fig. 7. First Time Police Meets the Creature ... 56
Fig. 8. The First Time Abby Meets with Owen ... 57
Fig. 9. The Fight with Kenny ... 58
Fig. 10. Owen Hits Kenny on the Head ... 59
Fig. 11. Daily Warm Costume ... 62
Fig.12. School Costume ... 62
Fig. 13. The Scary Face of Abby when She Becomes a Vampire ... 63
Fig. 14. Natural make up ... 63
Fig. 15. Scary Face (Burning Face) ... 63
Fig. 16 The First Soft Lighting at Abby’s kitchen ... 64
Fig. 17 The Second Soft Lighting at garden ... 64
Fig. 18 The strong lighting helped by natural light ... 65
Fig. 19 The strong lighting helped by natural light ... 65
Fig. 20. Straight Camera Shot ... 66
Fig. 21. The High Angle Shots ... 67
Fig. 22. Low Angle Shot ... 67
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Fig. 24. Medium Shot ... 68
Fig. 25. Close Up ... 68
Fig. 26. The police make a phone ... 70
Fig 27. The police run into the room ... 70
Fig. 28. The kids walking through the tree ... 71
Fig. 29. The kids walking through the bridge ... 71
Fig 30. Camera shooting at Owen’s face ... 72
Fig. 31. Camera shooting at Kenny’s face ... 72
Fig. 32 the car before the accident ... 72
Fig. 33. The car on the accident ... 73
Fig. 34. Behind the car ... 73
Fig. 35.In front of the car ... 73
Fig 36. The fight between Kenny and Owen ... 74
Fig. 37. Owen at home ... 74
Fig 38. The independence to choose someone to be killed ... 79
Fig 39. The independence of Abby to get rid of her anxiety ... 80
Fig. 40. Abby wants Owen to be Save ... 81
Fig. 41. Owen wants to protect Abby ... 83
Fig. 42. Abby wants to show her participation ... 84
Fig. 43. Abby wants to be friend with Owen ... 86
Fig. 44. Abby wants Owen to be Save ... 88
Fig. 45. Abby wants to be friend with Owen ... 89
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xv SUMMARY
YUNI PURWASIH. A.320080188. INDEPENDENCE OF ABBY
REFLECTED IN LET ME IN MOVIE 2010 BY MATT REEVES: A
FEMINIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER.MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major issue of this study is how the independence of Abby is reflected in
Let Me In movie 2010 by Matt Reeves based on a feminist perspective. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie in terms of its structural elements and to analyze the Let Me In movie based on the feminist perspective.
The research is qualitative study. The researcher uses two data sources: primary data source and secondary data source. The secondary data are taken from several references such as articles, website about the movie, commentaries, and other about the author on feminism material to support the subject matter. The data collection method is library research by collecting both primary and secondary data. The data analysis method is descriptive qualitative analysis based on feminism approach.
The results of the study show; firstly, Matt Reeves wants to illustrate how women are subordinated and exploited in patriarchal society. Secondly, in this Let Me In movie, it can be seen from Abby’s condition where she always struggles to keep her relationship and also her love on Owen. Thirdly, in this Let Me Inmovie, Abby tries to follow every Owen’s activity.