OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM.
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE
AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM
By :
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Submitted a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
In English Department
By:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
i
APPROVAL
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
by:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS.)
(Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum )
ii
ACCEPTANCE
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Prepared and Arranged by:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and
Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on
March 2011
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S.
(
)
Chair Person
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum
(
)
Member I
3. Dr. phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed.
(
)
Member II
Approved by
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
Drs. 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 literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta,
Nila Sarie
iv
M O T T O
T herearenosecret tosuccess. I t istheresult of preparation, hard work and
learningfromfailuresandexperiences.
(T he W riter)
A llahtidak membebani seseorangmelainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya.
I a mendapat pahala(dari kebajikan) yangdi usahakannya dan ia mendapat
siksa (dari kejahatannya) yangdi kerjakannya.
(A l. B aqarah: 286)
A friendisanangel wholiftsusoff our feet whenour wingshavetroubleand
rememberinghowtofly.
(T he W riter)
B elievein miraclesbut don’t depend on them.
(T he W riter)
v
D E D I CAT I O N
T hispaper isdedicated to:
? M y belovedfather andmother whohavesacrificedeverythingfor meand
alwayssupport mewith love, praying and trust.
? M y belovedbrother andsisterT hanksfor alwaysgivea littlesmileto
me.
? M y belovedtruelove(K .F ).
? M y belovedF riends“P andawi G irls”.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Allah SWT who has given the writer
a chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for Her to
finish it.
The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported,
guided, and helped Him in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum the head of English Department and Her
second consultant , who has permitted Her to write this research paper,
3. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant who has advised and guided
Her during the arrangement of this research paper.
4. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum as the second consultant who has
improved the research’s writing in order to make this research paper more
interesting to read in correct sentences.
5. Mr. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum as the Academic Consultant.
vii
6. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
7. Her parents for giving prayers, loves, support, and spirit.
8. Her Sister M iraI saura and her brother tole “rizal” for support.
9. “P andawi’s G irls”, liliz, nana, ucup and milo for everything. The writer
cannot finish this research paper.
10. Someone who gives ungrudging help, support, love, and patience without
end (K .F ).
11. Her close friend “A .P . M ahardinata” for support and prayer.
12. Her friends who always support,”P u2t, J oko (J P ), M ini, D hek nur, dhek
ratih, M b. S isca, M uty” for being in her happiness and sadness.
13. All of Her friends in Taska 6 Boarding House: T itin, mb. Cha-cha, H eny,
N ila, luphy, tami, vandha, uzhiefor the support and loves.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support
in finishing this report.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in
order to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and critics. The last, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for us.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb .
Surakarta, March 2011
NILA SARIE
viii
SUMMARY
NILA SARIE . A320 070 289 . OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN
JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST
CRITICISM. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is to reveal how oppression against the poor
are reflected in John Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility. The objective of this study is
to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and a Marxist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is John
Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility released in 2008 in United King dom. The data
sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is
Sense and Sensibility movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other
sources related to the primary data such as the information about the director’s
biography, websites, and the historical background of England in the early of twenty
first century. The methods 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.
T he outcome of the study shows in the following conclusion. First, based on the
structural analysis, it is evident that in this movie, the dir ector conveys a message that the
poor have the right to fight against the injustice, particularly committed by the rich.
Second, this movie portrays the soc ial reality of England that the poor experiences
oppression. This movie illustrates that the oppression toward the poor has lasted for a very
long time since the time of Jane Austen. In this movie, Alexander criticizes that despite the
progress, England was not quite successful in dealing with the disparity between the rich
and the poor.
Key words: Oppression , the poor, Marxist Approach
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS.)
(Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum)
Dean
(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif. M. Si.)
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
COVER .................................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL............................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE ..................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY......................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO................................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ........................................................................................................ vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT....................................................................................... v ii
SUMMARY............................................................................................................. ix
TABLE OF CONTENT......................................................................................... x
CHAPTER 1 :
INTRODUCTION.............................................................. 1
A. Background of the Study ................................................ 1
B. Literature Review ........................................................... 5
C. Research Problem........................................................... 6
D. Limitation of the study................................................... 6
E. Object of the study ......................................................... 6
F. Benefit of the Study.........................................................6
G. Research Method .............................................................7
1. Type of the Study...................................................... 7
2. Object of the Study.................................................... 7
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source....................... 7
x
4. Technique of the Data Collection.............................. 8
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ................................ 8
H. Research Paper Organization ......................................... 9
CHAPTER II
:
UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................... 10
A. Notion of Marxism........................................................ 10
B. Major principles of Marxist Theory...............................11
1. Dialectical Materialism ...............................................11
2. Historical Materialism ................................................12
3. Alienation ...................................................................13
4. Class Struggle .............................................................14
5. Revolution ..................................................................15
C. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................. 16
D. Theoretical Application………………………………..24
CHAPTER III
:
THE SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF
ENGLAND SOCIETY IN THE EARLY OF TWENTY
FIRST CENTURY............................................................ 25
A. Social Aspect ................................................................. 25
B. Economic Aspect........................................................... 27
C. Political Aspect............................................................. 28
D. Science and Technology................................................ 29
E. Cultural Aspect.............................................................. 30
xi
F. Religious Aspect ........................................................... 31
CHAPTER IV :
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS............................................. 33
A. Structural Elements ....................................................... 33
1. Narrative Element ..................................................... 33
a. Character and Characterization ......................... 33
b. Setting................................................................ 52
c. Plot..................................................................... 55
d. Point of View .................................................... 57
e. Theme ............................................................... 59
2. Technical Elements ................................................... 60
a. Misc-en-Scene ................................................... 60
b. Cinematography ................................................ 73
c. Editing ............................................................... 78
d. Sound………………………………………......79
B. Discussion ......................................................................80
CHAPTER V :
MARXIST ANALYSIS...................................................... 83
A. Marxist Perspective ........................................................ 83
1. Dialectical Materialism............................................. 83
2. Historical Materialism ............................................... 83
3. Alienation.................................................................. 89
4. Class Struggle ............................................................ 91
5. Revolution..................................................................93
B. Discussion ....................................................................... 94
xii
CHAPTER VI
:
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .......................... 97
A. Conclusion...................................................................... 97
B. Suggestion ...................................................................... 98
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
xiii
AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST CRITICISM
By :
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Submitted a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For getting the Bachelor Degree of Education
In English Department
By:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
i
APPROVAL
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
by:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS.)
(Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum )
ii
ACCEPTANCE
OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR
IN JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008):
A MARXIST CRITICISM
RESEARCH PAPER
Prepared and Arranged by:
NILA SARIE
A 320 070 289
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and
Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on
March 2011
1. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M. S.
(
)
Chair Person
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum
(
)
Member I
3. Dr. phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M. Ed.
(
)
Member II
Approved by
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Dean
Drs. 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 literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta,
Nila Sarie
iv
M O T T O
T herearenosecret tosuccess. I t istheresult of preparation, hard work and
learningfromfailuresandexperiences.
(T he W riter)
A llahtidak membebani seseorangmelainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya.
I a mendapat pahala(dari kebajikan) yangdi usahakannya dan ia mendapat
siksa (dari kejahatannya) yangdi kerjakannya.
(A l. B aqarah: 286)
A friendisanangel wholiftsusoff our feet whenour wingshavetroubleand
rememberinghowtofly.
(T he W riter)
B elievein miraclesbut don’t depend on them.
(T he W riter)
v
D E D I CAT I O N
T hispaper isdedicated to:
? M y belovedfather andmother whohavesacrificedeverythingfor meand
alwayssupport mewith love, praying and trust.
? M y belovedbrother andsisterT hanksfor alwaysgivea littlesmileto
me.
? M y belovedtruelove(K .F ).
? M y belovedF riends“P andawi G irls”.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Allah SWT who has given the writer
a chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for Her to
finish it.
The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported,
guided, and helped Him in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum the head of English Department and Her
second consultant , who has permitted Her to write this research paper,
3. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the first consultant who has advised and guided
Her during the arrangement of this research paper.
4. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S.,M.Hum as the second consultant who has
improved the research’s writing in order to make this research paper more
interesting to read in correct sentences.
5. Mr. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum as the Academic Consultant.
vii
6. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
7. Her parents for giving prayers, loves, support, and spirit.
8. Her Sister M iraI saura and her brother tole “rizal” for support.
9. “P andawi’s G irls”, liliz, nana, ucup and milo for everything. The writer
cannot finish this research paper.
10. Someone who gives ungrudging help, support, love, and patience without
end (K .F ).
11. Her close friend “A .P . M ahardinata” for support and prayer.
12. Her friends who always support,”P u2t, J oko (J P ), M ini, D hek nur, dhek
ratih, M b. S isca, M uty” for being in her happiness and sadness.
13. All of Her friends in Taska 6 Boarding House: T itin, mb. Cha-cha, H eny,
N ila, luphy, tami, vandha, uzhiefor the support and loves.
14. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support
in finishing this report.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in
order to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and critics. The last, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for us.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb .
Surakarta, March 2011
NILA SARIE
viii
SUMMARY
NILA SARIE . A320 070 289 . OPPRESSION AGAINST THE POOR IN
JOHN ALEXANDER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (2008): A MARXIST
CRITICISM. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2011.
The major problem of this study is to reveal how oppression against the poor
are reflected in John Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility. The objective of this study is
to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and a Marxist approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is John
Alexander’s Sense and Sensibility released in 2008 in United King dom. The data
sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is
Sense and Sensibility movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other
sources related to the primary data such as the information about the director’s
biography, websites, and the historical background of England in the early of twenty
first century. The methods 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.
T he outcome of the study shows in the following conclusion. First, based on the
structural analysis, it is evident that in this movie, the dir ector conveys a message that the
poor have the right to fight against the injustice, particularly committed by the rich.
Second, this movie portrays the soc ial reality of England that the poor experiences
oppression. This movie illustrates that the oppression toward the poor has lasted for a very
long time since the time of Jane Austen. In this movie, Alexander criticizes that despite the
progress, England was not quite successful in dealing with the disparity between the rich
and the poor.
Key words: Oppression , the poor, Marxist Approach
Consultant I
Consultant II
(Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS.)
(Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M. Hum)
Dean
(Drs. H. Sofyan Anif. M. Si.)
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
COVER .................................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL............................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE ..................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY......................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO................................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ........................................................................................................ vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT....................................................................................... v ii
SUMMARY............................................................................................................. ix
TABLE OF CONTENT......................................................................................... x
CHAPTER 1 :
INTRODUCTION.............................................................. 1
A. Background of the Study ................................................ 1
B. Literature Review ........................................................... 5
C. Research Problem........................................................... 6
D. Limitation of the study................................................... 6
E. Object of the study ......................................................... 6
F. Benefit of the Study.........................................................6
G. Research Method .............................................................7
1. Type of the Study...................................................... 7
2. Object of the Study.................................................... 7
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source....................... 7
x
4. Technique of the Data Collection.............................. 8
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ................................ 8
H. Research Paper Organization ......................................... 9
CHAPTER II
:
UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................... 10
A. Notion of Marxism........................................................ 10
B. Major principles of Marxist Theory...............................11
1. Dialectical Materialism ...............................................11
2. Historical Materialism ................................................12
3. Alienation ...................................................................13
4. Class Struggle .............................................................14
5. Revolution ..................................................................15
C. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................. 16
D. Theoretical Application………………………………..24
CHAPTER III
:
THE SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF
ENGLAND SOCIETY IN THE EARLY OF TWENTY
FIRST CENTURY............................................................ 25
A. Social Aspect ................................................................. 25
B. Economic Aspect........................................................... 27
C. Political Aspect............................................................. 28
D. Science and Technology................................................ 29
E. Cultural Aspect.............................................................. 30
xi
F. Religious Aspect ........................................................... 31
CHAPTER IV :
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS............................................. 33
A. Structural Elements ....................................................... 33
1. Narrative Element ..................................................... 33
a. Character and Characterization ......................... 33
b. Setting................................................................ 52
c. Plot..................................................................... 55
d. Point of View .................................................... 57
e. Theme ............................................................... 59
2. Technical Elements ................................................... 60
a. Misc-en-Scene ................................................... 60
b. Cinematography ................................................ 73
c. Editing ............................................................... 78
d. Sound………………………………………......79
B. Discussion ......................................................................80
CHAPTER V :
MARXIST ANALYSIS...................................................... 83
A. Marxist Perspective ........................................................ 83
1. Dialectical Materialism............................................. 83
2. Historical Materialism ............................................... 83
3. Alienation.................................................................. 89
4. Class Struggle ............................................................ 91
5. Revolution..................................................................93
B. Discussion ....................................................................... 94
xii
CHAPTER VI
:
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .......................... 97
A. Conclusion...................................................................... 97
B. Suggestion ...................................................................... 98
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
xiii