HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S FINDING NEMO MOVIE (2003): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH.

HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S
FINDING NEMO MOVIE (2003): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
By:

MUGI HARTANI
A 320 070 029

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011

APPROVAL
HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S
FINDING NEMO MOVIE (2003): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH


Written by
MUGI HARTANI
A. 320 070 029

Approved to be Examined
by Consultant Team

First Consultant

Second Consultant

Dr. Phl. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.
NIK. 772

Titis Setyabudi, S.S.
NIK. 948

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ACCEPTANCE

HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S
FINDING NEMO MOVIE (2003): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on June 27, 2011

The Board of Examiners:
1. Dr. Phl. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. (
(Chair Person)

)

2.

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)

Titis Setyabudi, S.S.
(Member I)

3. Muhammad Thoyibi, Drs, MS
(Member II)

Dean,

(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.)
NIK. 547

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MOTTO

So, verily, in every difficulty, there is ease (Q.S Alam Nasyrah: 5)

My life is for love, fight, and art (the writer)
The mind power is idea, implicitly or explicitly (Jalaludin Rumi)
I have been a stranger in a strange land (Exodus 2: 22)
Use your imagination because imagination sometimes is more important
than science (Albert Einstein)

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DEDICATION

This little work is dedicated to:
1. My Mom and My Father.
2. My Friends who always help me and
give me the spirit.
3. My lovely Dimas
4. People that like this movie.
5. The big family from my father and my
mother.

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TESTIMONY

Herewith, I testify that all of statements and analysis in this research paper
is my original work. There are no plagiarisms in this research paper from the
previous research which has been done by the other researcher. The writer only
includes the experts’ opinion and its sources in this research paper. If there is
plagiarism found in this research paper in the next, I will be fully responsible for
the clarification.

Surakarta, 27 June 2011

Mugi Hartani
A 320 070 029

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Praise for the Almighty God, Allah SWT, the Rab of Universe. The

writer finally finished his research paper as one of the requirements for
achieving Bachelor Degree in English Department at Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. The first and most important, she would like to thank
Allah for blessing, loving, helping, and protecting him, because without all of
those, she is nothing at all. Second, she would like to thank to the real
revolutionary, Muhammadur Rosulullah SAW who had opened and broken
the Jahiliyah (darkness) period to the recent world. She would also like to
thank for everyone who deserves to receive this and it becomes an honor for
him for receiving his or her love and help:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum., as the first consultant for giving her
a valuable guidance,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M.Hum., as the second consultant who has
corrected and criticized her research paper, and also as the Head of
English Department who has given her permission to conduct the
research.
3. Muhammad Thoyibi, Drs, Ms. As the third consultant, thanks for
criticizing her research paper.

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4. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Temporary Dean of Teacher
Training and Education Faculty in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta,
5. Her lecture Drs. Dwi Harjanto, who has given her support,
motivations and advice.
6. All the lecturers of English Department for the knowledge their have
shared to her.
7. Her lovely mother, Samsinah for all: love, spirit, financial support,
and praying. She is the best mother for her.
8. Her lovely father, Supriyanto for all: love, spirit, financial support,
and praying. He is the best father for her.
9. Her lovely Dimas, for his love and support.
10. Her best friends, Ayuk, Imuet, Desty, Endah, Lina, Asri for their
support.
11. Her sisters in Giro 9, Vita, Lina, Ika, Sweety, Indah, Anna, Wiwin,
De’ Ririn, Suci, Emi, Diana, Bujid, Emil, Elis and Erma, for their
friendship.
Finally the writer realizes that this research paper still far from being perfect.
Therefore, the writer is very pleased to accept suggestion for the improvement of
the research.

Surakarta, 27 June 2011
The writer

Mugi Hartani

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SUMMARY
MUGI HARTANI. A 320 070 029. HUMANISTIC VALUES FOR
CHILDREN IN ANDREW STANTON’S FINDING NEMO MOVIE (2003):
ASOCIOLOGICALAPPROACH.RESEARCHPAPER.MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem in this research paper is to explain how humanistic
values reflected in Andrew Stanton’s Finding Nemo movie are. The purposes of
this research paper are to analyze Andrew Stanton’s Finding Nemo Movie (2003)
based on the structural elements of the movie. To describe Humanistic Values for
Children reflected in Andrew Stanton’s Finding Nemo Movie (2003) based on
sociological approach.
The object study is Finding Nemo movie that the screen play is by
Andrew Stanton. It is using by sociological approach. In analyzing this study, the

writer uses qualitative methodology of research and sociological approach. The
Primary data source of this research is the movie Finding Nemo movie that the
screen play is Andrew Stanton. The secondary data sources are book such as
Sociology of Literature, Theory of Literature, and the other source that support the
analysis.
Having analyzed this research paper, the writer presents two
conclusions. First, Finding Nemo in an animation movie produced in 2003 by
Pixar Anination Studios Movie. Finding Nemo the movie, which was made in
2003 in USA, is directed and written by Andrew Stanton. In this movie each
element of this movie has contribution with sociological’s aspect. Second, in
Finding Nemo movie the director reflects Humanistic Values through the major
character. By this movie the director shows the humanistic values that can be find
in this movie. It is directed to children and their parents. It can appeal to almost
anyone, though. This story employs many techniques in order to persuade its
audience into believing.
First Consultant

Second Consultant

(Titis Setyabudi S.S. M.Hum.)

NIK. 948

(Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum)
NIK. 727

The Dean of Teacher Training
and Education Faculty

(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.)
NIK. 547

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i
APPROVAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ii


ACCEPTANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii
MOTTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iv
DEDICATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

v

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------- vi
SUMMARY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- ix
INDEX PICTURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------CHAPTER I

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INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ---------------------------------------

1

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

7

C. Problem Statement-----------------------------------------------

8

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

8

E. Objective of the Study ------------------------------------------

8

F. Benefits of the Study --------------------------------------------

8

1. Theoretical Benefit -----------------------------------------

8

2. Practical Benefit---------------------------------------------

8

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

9

1. Type of the Study ------------------------------------------

9

2.

Object of the Study ------------------------------------- -

9

3. Type of Data and Data Source ---------------------------

9

4. Technique Collection Data -------------------------------- 10
5. Technique Analysis Data ---------------------------------- 10
H. Research Paper Organization ---------------------------------- 10
CHAPTER II

UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Sociology of Literature ------------------------------------- 12
B. The Perspective of Sociology of Literature -------------- 13

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1. Literary Works as the Social Document ------------- 14
2. Literary Works as the Reflection of Social Situation
of the Writer --------------------------------------------- 15
3. Literary Work as The Manifestation of the Historical
Moment --------------------------------------------------- 16
C Structural Elements of the Movie ------------------------- 17
1. Narrative Elements -------------------------------------- 17
a.

Character and characterization ------------------ 17

b.

Casting --------------------------------------------- 18

c.

Plot ------------------------------------------------- 18
1)

The Beginning -----------------------------

19

2)

The Middle ---------------------------------

19

3)

The Ending ---------------------------------

19

d.

Setting---------------------------------------------- 20

e.

Point of View-------------------------------------- 20

f.

Theme---------------------------------------------

21

2. Technical Elements-------------------------------------- 21
a.

b.

Mise-en-Scene------------------------------------- 21
1)

Set Dressing and Props--------------------

22

2)

Costumes and Make up--------------------

22

3)

Lighting-------------------------------------

23

Cinematography----------------------------------- 23
1)

Photographic Qualities of Shot-----------

23

2)

Framing of Shot ---------------------------- 24

3)

The Duration of Shot ---------------------- 24

c.

Script-----------------------------------------------

24

d.

Acting----------------------------------------------

25

e.

Sound ----------------------------------------------- 25

f.

Editing ---------------------------------------------- 26

H. Theoretical Application. ------------------------------------- 26

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CHAPTER III

SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICAN
SOCIETY IN THE EARLY TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ------------------------------------------------

28

B. Economic Aspect -------------------------------------------

30

C. Politic Aspect -----------------------------------------------

33

D. Science and Technology Aspect --------------------------

34

E. Cultural Aspect ---------------------------------------------

35

F. Religious Aspect --------------------------------------------

37

CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A.

Narrative Elements -----------------------------------------

40

1. Character and Characterization ------------------------- 40
a. Major Characters -------------------------------- 40
b. Minor Characters -------------------------------- 50
2. Casting---------------------------------------------------------

64

3. Plot--------------------------------------------------------------

67

4. Setting -------------------------------------------------------- 73
a. Setting of Time ----------------------------------- 74
b. Setting of Place ----------------------------------- 74
5. Point of View ----------------------------------------------- 76
6. Theme -------------------------------------------------------- 77
B.

Technical Elements ------------------------------------------ 78
1.

Mise-en-Scene ----------------------------------------- 78
a. Set Dressing and Props--------------------------- 78
b. Costume and Make Up --------------------------- 78
c. Lighting --------------------------------------------- 79

2.

Cinematography --------------------------------------- 80
a. Photographic Qualities Shot---------------------- 80
b. Framing Shot-------------------------------------- 81
c. The Duration of Shot----------------------------- 82
d. Script------------------------------------------------ 83
e. Acting----------------------------------------------- 83

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f. Sound------------------------------------------------ 84
g. Editing----------------------------------------------- 85
3.
CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

Discussion---------------------------------------------- 85

SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A.

Social Aspects. ----------------------------------------------- 91

B.

Economic Aspects ------------------------------------------- 97

C.

Political Aspects --------------------------------------------- 98

D.

Science and Technology Aspects. ------------------------- 100

E.

Culture Aspects. --------------------------------------------- 102

F.

Religious Aspects ------------------------------------------- 104

G.

Discussion. --------------------------------------------------- 107

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A.

Conclusion --------------------------------------------------- 111

B.

Suggestion --------------------------------------------------- 113

BIBLIOGRAPHY -------------------------------------------------------------------- 114
APPENDIX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 116

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INDEX PICTURES
Fig 1 : Nemo………………………………………………………………… 41
Fig 2 : Marlin……………………………………………………………….. 43
Fig 3 : Dory ………………………………………………………………… 46
Fig 4 : Coral………………………………………………………………..

50

Fig 5 : Crush………………………………………………………………

51

Fig 6 : Squirt………………………………………………………………

51

Fig 7 : Mr. Ray……………………………………………………………

53

Fig 8 : Burce………………………………………………………………

54

Fig 9 : Anchor and Chum………………………………………………..

55

Fig 10 : Gill………………………………………………………………….

56

Fig 11 : Bloat………………………………………………………………..

58

Fig 12 : Peach………………………………………………………………..

59

Fig 13 : Gurgle………………………………………………………………

60

Fig 14 : Deb/Flo……………………………………………………………..

60

Fig 15 : Bubbles……………………………………………………………..

61

Fig 16 : Jacques……………………………………………………………… 61
Fig 17 : Nigel…………………………………………………………………. 62
Fig 18 : Philip Sherman……………………………………………………..

63

Fig 19 : Darla………………………………………………………………..

63

Fig 20 : Nemo touches the bottom of a boat………………………………

67

Fig 21 : Nemo captured by scuba driver…………………………………. 67
Fig 22 : Marlin & Dory meet Burce………………………………………

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68

Fig 23 : Dory read the mask…………………………………………………

68

Fig 24 : Marlin & Dory encounter dangerous jellyfish……………………. 69
Fig 25 : Darla’s photo………………………………………………………..

70

Fig 26 : Dory and Marlin trapped inside the mouth of a whale…………... 71
Fig 27 : Marlin & Dory met by Nigel……………………………………….

71

Fig 28 : Dentist put Nemo on the bag……………………………………… 72
Fig 29 : Marlin sees Nemo of as he leaves for school………………………. 73
Fig 31 : The reflection on the ocean from the moon……………………….. 80
Fig 32 : The manipulates of big harbor and big ships……………………..

81

Fig 33 : Camera looks down………………………………………………...

81

Fig 34 : Shots from the tang, show the Marina outside from the Dentist
window……………………………………………………………. ..

82

Fig 35 : Shots in the tang look down at the character to show their
smallest………………………………………………………………

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