SUPERIORITY OF FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE MALICK’S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011): Superiority Of Fatherhood Reflected In Terrence Malick’s The Tree Of Life Movie (2011): An Individual Psychological Approach.
SUPERIORITY OF FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE
MALICK’S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ASTUTI LISA NURMA YUNITA
A320090153
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
i
APPROVAL
SUPERIORITY OF FATHERIIOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE
MALTCK',S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AII NIDfYIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACII
RESEARCH PAPER
by
ASTUTI LISA NT]RMA YTJNITA
43200901s3
Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team
First Consultant
Dr. PhiI Dewi Candra
onsultant
s. Pd, M. Ed.
Drs.I{. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
ACCEPTANCE
SUPERIORITY OF FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE
N-IALICK'S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AN II\IDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
Astuti f,isa Nurma Yunita
A 320090153
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On June 2013
Team of Examiners:
1. Dr. Phil.
,g(-.-
Dervi Candranine
NIK.772
(Chair Person)
NIK.s89
(Member 1)
3. Drs.
M.Thovibi. M.S-
NIK.4O1
(Member 2)
lI
TESTIMOII"Y
I
herewith assert that there is no work had been submitted to obtain bachelor
degree in any University in this research paper and as far as
I
concern no work,
opinion or masterpieces had been written or published by someone else except the
written references which are referred
bibliography.
If only there will
statement above,I
will
be
in this paper and mentioned in
the
be only in correctness proved in the future in my
fully responsible.
Surakarta June 2013
Astuti Lisa Nurma Y
tv
MOTO
Happiness only read real when shared (Christopher).
Knowledge is power.
Life is not about happiness, but usefulness.
Man propose, God disposes.
The lord knows the end of the beginning.
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved parents”ibu Kartini and bapak Sunardi “
My beloved brother “Mas Arief”
My beloved sister “Dek Hesti”
My beloved grandparents “Mbah Sukamto and Mbah
Sugirah”
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Thanks to Allah SWT who always gives mercies and blessings to the
researcher with health and power to finish this research. Peace and salutation are
also given to our prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided us from the darkness
to the brightness. The success would not be achieved without the help and support
from many peoples during conducting and finishing the research paper. Therefore,
the researcher wants to express her special gratitude and appreciation to the
following people:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M. Ed., as the first consultant
who always gives guidance, advices, supports, discussion, and also
corrections, in conducting this research paper.
2. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum., as the second consultant for the
willingness in giving the correction about the weakness of this research
paper.
3. All of the lecturer in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, for transferring the knowledge and giving guidance.
4. Her beloved parents, Ibu Kartini and Bapak Sunardi, the reason that
makes the researcher survive as the person who never gives up.
5. Her beloved brother, Mas Arief, thanks for the support, sacrifice, and the
love.
vii
6. Her beloved sister, Dek Hesti thanks for joke that she gives.
7. Her sister in law, Mbak Pupus who always gives the support.
8. Her fiancé, Mas Handy thanks for the love, smile, laugh, and the place for
share everything.
9. Her great lovely friends, Niken, Desi, Eza, Ayuk, Nisa, Relis, Bebong,
for the meaningful friendship, sweet memory, and loyalty to grow up
together.
10. All members of Gendhis Theatre, for togetherness, cooperation, and great
discussion partner.
11. Her partners in PPL SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta (SIMPON)
who has been the great friendship ever.
12. Her dearest friends in English Department ’09 for all craziness,
togetherness, support, and beautiful moments during studying in UMS.
13. And others which cannot be mentioned one by one, who help the
researcher in finishing the research paper and for all the big support and
the prayer.
The writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect
and still needs many improvements. However, the researcher hopes this
research paper will give useful significance to readers.
Surakarta,
June 2013
Astuti Lisa Nurma Yunita
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
ix
LIST OF FIGURE .........................................................................................
xv
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... xviii
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION ............................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ...................................................
1
B. Previous Study ...................................................................
13
C. Problem Statement ............................................................
13
D. Limitation of Study ...........................................................
13
E. Objective of the Study .......................................................
13
F. Benefit of the Study ...........................................................
14
G. Research Method ...............................................................
14
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................
16
ix
CHAPTER II:
UNDERLYING THEORY .............................................
17
A. Notion of Individual Psychology ....................................
17
B. Basic Assumptions of Individual Psychology .................
18
1. Fiction Finalism ..........................................................
19
2. Inferiority Feeling .......................................................
20
3. Striving for Superiority ...............................................
21
4. Style of Life ................................................................
22
5. Social Interest ………………………………………..
23
6. Creative Power ……………………………………….
24
C. Notion of Superiority.......................................................
25
D. Notion of Fatherhood ......................................................
26
E. The Role of Fatherhood...................................................
28
F. Father’s Influence on Children ........................................
29
G. Fathers and Social Policy ................................................
30
H. Structural Element of the Movie .....................................
32
1. Narrative Element .......................................................
32
a. Character and Characterization .................................
32
b. Plot ............................................................................
33
c. Setting .......................................................................
35
d. Point of View ............................................................
36
e. Theme .......................................................................
37
2. Technical Element.......................................................
37
a. Mise-en-Scene ...........................................................
38
x
CHAPTER III:
b. Cinematography........................................................
42
c. Sound ........................................................................
46
d. Editing.......................................................................
46
e. Casting ......................................................................
48
I. Theoretical Application ………………………………...
48
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ........................................
50
A. Structural Elements .........................................................
50
1. Narrative Elements ......................................................
50
a. Character and Characterization .................................
50
1) Major Characters .................................................
51
2) Minor Characters ................................................
55
b. Setting .......................................................................
59
1) Setting of Time ...................................................
59
2) Setting of Place ...................................................
60
c. Plot ............................................................................
62
1) Exposition of the Beginning ................................
62
2) Middle ..................................................................
63
3) End .......................................................................
64
d. Point of View ............................................................
65
e. Theme .......................................................................
66
2. Technical Elements ..........................................................
66
a. Mise-en-Scene .............................................................
66
1) Set Dressing and Props .............................................
67
xi
CHAPTER IV:
2) Costumes and Make-Up ...........................................
68
3) Lighting ....................................................................
71
b. Cinematography ..........................................................
76
1) Photographic Quality of the Shot .............................
76
2) Framing of the Shot ..................................................
77
3) Duration of the Shot .................................................
78
c. Sound ...........................................................................
78
d. Editing .........................................................................
78
e. Casting .........................................................................
82
B. Discussion ......................................................................
83
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .......
88
A. Individual Psychological Analysis ............................
88
1. Fiction Finalism ........................................................
88
2. Inferiority Feeling .....................................................
90
3. Striving for Superiority .............................................
92
4. Style of Life ..............................................................
95
5. Social Interest ...........................................................
97
6. Creative Power..........................................................
98
B. Basic Concept of Superiority .....................................
99
C. Basic Concept of Fatherhood .....................................
100
1. Notion of Fatherhood................................................ 100
2. The Role of Fatherhood ............................................
102
3. Father’s Influence on Children ................................. 103
xii
CHAPTER V:
4. Fathers and Social Policy..........................................
105
C. Discussion ..................................................................
107
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ...........................
110
A. Conclusion..................................................................
110
B. Educational Implication .............................................
111
C. Suggestion ..................................................................
112
BYBLIOGRAPHY .........................................................................................
VIRTUAL REFERENCES ...........................................................................
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................
xiii
LIST OF FIGURE
Page
Figure 1: Mr. O’Brien....................................................................................
49
Figure 2: Old Jack..........................................................................................
51
Figure 3: Mrs. O’Brien ..................................................................................
52
Figure 4: Young Jack .....................................................................................
53
Figure 5: R. L .................................................................................................
54
Figure 6: Steve ................................................................................................
56
Figure 7: Jack’s Wife When in the House ...................................................
56
Figure 8: Jack’s Wife When in a Job ...........................................................
56
Figure 9: Cloud...............................................................................................
57
Figure 10: Comet ............................................................................................
57
Figure 11: Crater of Mount...........................................................................
58
Figure 12: Dinosaurs ......................................................................................
58
Figure 13: A church .......................................................................................
59
Figure 14: Jack’s House.................................................................................
59
Figure 15: Desert ............................................................................................
59
Figure 16: Dining Room ................................................................................
59
Figure 17: Dining Table .................................................................................
65
Figure 18: River..............................................................................................
65
Figure 19: Classroom .....................................................................................
66
Figure 20: Church’s Yard .............................................................................
66
xiv
Figure 21: Garden ..........................................................................................
67
Figure 22: O’Brien’s Garden ........................................................................
67
Figure 23: Mrs. O’Brien and Jack ...............................................................
68
Figure 24: Jack’s House.................................................................................
68
Figure 25: Soft Lighting ................................................................................
71
Figure 26: Sun ................................................................................................
72
Figure 27: Lamps ...........................................................................................
72
Figure 28: The Sky (Natural) ........................................................................
73
Figure 29: Firework (Frontal Lighting) .......................................................
73
Figure 30: Sidelight ........................................................................................
74
Figure 31: Backlight.......................................................................................
74
Figure 32: Under Lighting.............................................................................
75
Figure 33: Top Lighting ................................................................................
75
Figure 34: Leave the Church ........................................................................
76
Figure 35: Forest ............................................................................................
77
Figure 36: The Window .................................................................................
77
Figure 37: Axis of Action ...............................................................................
79
Figure 38: Establishing Shot .........................................................................
79
Figure 39: A Reverse Shot .............................................................................
80
Figure 40: Reestablishing Shot .....................................................................
80
Figure 41: Match on Action ..........................................................................
81
Figure 42: Cross Cutting ...............................................................................
81
xv
ABSTRACT
ASTUTI LISA NURMA YUNITA. A320 090 153. SUPERIORITY OF
FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE MALICK’S THE TREE
OF LIFE MOVIE (2011): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY
OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major problem of this study is how meaning of superiority of fatherhood
is reflected in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life movie (2011). The study is
aimed to analyze the movie based on structural elements and to analyze the movie
based on the individual psychological approach.
The object of this study is The Tree of Life movie by Terrence Malick. This
study belongs to descriptive qualitative research. There are two types of data
source. First, the primary data is The Tree of Life movie that was released in 2011
and the secondary data are books or any information relation to the practice of
superiority of fatherhood that support an individual psychological approach. Both
data are collected through library research and analyzed by descriptive analysis.
Based on the analysis, the researcher draws the following conclusions. First,
based on the structural analysis of each element, it shows that the character and
characterization, casting plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise-en-scene,
cinematography, sound, and editing are related to each other. Second, based on
the individual psychological analysis, the notion of superiority, basic concept of
fatherhood, father’s influence on children is reflected in Mr. O’Brien’s life. All of
them involved in the process of Mr. O’Brien becoming fatherhood.
Keywords: Superiority, Fatherhood, The Tree of Life, Individual Psychological
xvi
MALICK’S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ASTUTI LISA NURMA YUNITA
A320090153
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
i
APPROVAL
SUPERIORITY OF FATHERIIOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE
MALTCK',S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AII NIDfYIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACII
RESEARCH PAPER
by
ASTUTI LISA NT]RMA YTJNITA
43200901s3
Approved to be Examined
by the Consultant Team
First Consultant
Dr. PhiI Dewi Candra
onsultant
s. Pd, M. Ed.
Drs.I{. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
ACCEPTANCE
SUPERIORITY OF FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE
N-IALICK'S THE TREE OF LIFE MOVIE (2011):
AN II\IDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
Astuti f,isa Nurma Yunita
A 320090153
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On June 2013
Team of Examiners:
1. Dr. Phil.
,g(-.-
Dervi Candranine
NIK.772
(Chair Person)
NIK.s89
(Member 1)
3. Drs.
M.Thovibi. M.S-
NIK.4O1
(Member 2)
lI
TESTIMOII"Y
I
herewith assert that there is no work had been submitted to obtain bachelor
degree in any University in this research paper and as far as
I
concern no work,
opinion or masterpieces had been written or published by someone else except the
written references which are referred
bibliography.
If only there will
statement above,I
will
be
in this paper and mentioned in
the
be only in correctness proved in the future in my
fully responsible.
Surakarta June 2013
Astuti Lisa Nurma Y
tv
MOTO
Happiness only read real when shared (Christopher).
Knowledge is power.
Life is not about happiness, but usefulness.
Man propose, God disposes.
The lord knows the end of the beginning.
v
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved parents”ibu Kartini and bapak Sunardi “
My beloved brother “Mas Arief”
My beloved sister “Dek Hesti”
My beloved grandparents “Mbah Sukamto and Mbah
Sugirah”
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Thanks to Allah SWT who always gives mercies and blessings to the
researcher with health and power to finish this research. Peace and salutation are
also given to our prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided us from the darkness
to the brightness. The success would not be achieved without the help and support
from many peoples during conducting and finishing the research paper. Therefore,
the researcher wants to express her special gratitude and appreciation to the
following people:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M. Ed., as the first consultant
who always gives guidance, advices, supports, discussion, and also
corrections, in conducting this research paper.
2. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum., as the second consultant for the
willingness in giving the correction about the weakness of this research
paper.
3. All of the lecturer in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, for transferring the knowledge and giving guidance.
4. Her beloved parents, Ibu Kartini and Bapak Sunardi, the reason that
makes the researcher survive as the person who never gives up.
5. Her beloved brother, Mas Arief, thanks for the support, sacrifice, and the
love.
vii
6. Her beloved sister, Dek Hesti thanks for joke that she gives.
7. Her sister in law, Mbak Pupus who always gives the support.
8. Her fiancé, Mas Handy thanks for the love, smile, laugh, and the place for
share everything.
9. Her great lovely friends, Niken, Desi, Eza, Ayuk, Nisa, Relis, Bebong,
for the meaningful friendship, sweet memory, and loyalty to grow up
together.
10. All members of Gendhis Theatre, for togetherness, cooperation, and great
discussion partner.
11. Her partners in PPL SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta (SIMPON)
who has been the great friendship ever.
12. Her dearest friends in English Department ’09 for all craziness,
togetherness, support, and beautiful moments during studying in UMS.
13. And others which cannot be mentioned one by one, who help the
researcher in finishing the research paper and for all the big support and
the prayer.
The writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect
and still needs many improvements. However, the researcher hopes this
research paper will give useful significance to readers.
Surakarta,
June 2013
Astuti Lisa Nurma Yunita
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................
ix
LIST OF FIGURE .........................................................................................
xv
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... xviii
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION ............................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ...................................................
1
B. Previous Study ...................................................................
13
C. Problem Statement ............................................................
13
D. Limitation of Study ...........................................................
13
E. Objective of the Study .......................................................
13
F. Benefit of the Study ...........................................................
14
G. Research Method ...............................................................
14
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................
16
ix
CHAPTER II:
UNDERLYING THEORY .............................................
17
A. Notion of Individual Psychology ....................................
17
B. Basic Assumptions of Individual Psychology .................
18
1. Fiction Finalism ..........................................................
19
2. Inferiority Feeling .......................................................
20
3. Striving for Superiority ...............................................
21
4. Style of Life ................................................................
22
5. Social Interest ………………………………………..
23
6. Creative Power ……………………………………….
24
C. Notion of Superiority.......................................................
25
D. Notion of Fatherhood ......................................................
26
E. The Role of Fatherhood...................................................
28
F. Father’s Influence on Children ........................................
29
G. Fathers and Social Policy ................................................
30
H. Structural Element of the Movie .....................................
32
1. Narrative Element .......................................................
32
a. Character and Characterization .................................
32
b. Plot ............................................................................
33
c. Setting .......................................................................
35
d. Point of View ............................................................
36
e. Theme .......................................................................
37
2. Technical Element.......................................................
37
a. Mise-en-Scene ...........................................................
38
x
CHAPTER III:
b. Cinematography........................................................
42
c. Sound ........................................................................
46
d. Editing.......................................................................
46
e. Casting ......................................................................
48
I. Theoretical Application ………………………………...
48
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ........................................
50
A. Structural Elements .........................................................
50
1. Narrative Elements ......................................................
50
a. Character and Characterization .................................
50
1) Major Characters .................................................
51
2) Minor Characters ................................................
55
b. Setting .......................................................................
59
1) Setting of Time ...................................................
59
2) Setting of Place ...................................................
60
c. Plot ............................................................................
62
1) Exposition of the Beginning ................................
62
2) Middle ..................................................................
63
3) End .......................................................................
64
d. Point of View ............................................................
65
e. Theme .......................................................................
66
2. Technical Elements ..........................................................
66
a. Mise-en-Scene .............................................................
66
1) Set Dressing and Props .............................................
67
xi
CHAPTER IV:
2) Costumes and Make-Up ...........................................
68
3) Lighting ....................................................................
71
b. Cinematography ..........................................................
76
1) Photographic Quality of the Shot .............................
76
2) Framing of the Shot ..................................................
77
3) Duration of the Shot .................................................
78
c. Sound ...........................................................................
78
d. Editing .........................................................................
78
e. Casting .........................................................................
82
B. Discussion ......................................................................
83
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .......
88
A. Individual Psychological Analysis ............................
88
1. Fiction Finalism ........................................................
88
2. Inferiority Feeling .....................................................
90
3. Striving for Superiority .............................................
92
4. Style of Life ..............................................................
95
5. Social Interest ...........................................................
97
6. Creative Power..........................................................
98
B. Basic Concept of Superiority .....................................
99
C. Basic Concept of Fatherhood .....................................
100
1. Notion of Fatherhood................................................ 100
2. The Role of Fatherhood ............................................
102
3. Father’s Influence on Children ................................. 103
xii
CHAPTER V:
4. Fathers and Social Policy..........................................
105
C. Discussion ..................................................................
107
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ...........................
110
A. Conclusion..................................................................
110
B. Educational Implication .............................................
111
C. Suggestion ..................................................................
112
BYBLIOGRAPHY .........................................................................................
VIRTUAL REFERENCES ...........................................................................
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................
xiii
LIST OF FIGURE
Page
Figure 1: Mr. O’Brien....................................................................................
49
Figure 2: Old Jack..........................................................................................
51
Figure 3: Mrs. O’Brien ..................................................................................
52
Figure 4: Young Jack .....................................................................................
53
Figure 5: R. L .................................................................................................
54
Figure 6: Steve ................................................................................................
56
Figure 7: Jack’s Wife When in the House ...................................................
56
Figure 8: Jack’s Wife When in a Job ...........................................................
56
Figure 9: Cloud...............................................................................................
57
Figure 10: Comet ............................................................................................
57
Figure 11: Crater of Mount...........................................................................
58
Figure 12: Dinosaurs ......................................................................................
58
Figure 13: A church .......................................................................................
59
Figure 14: Jack’s House.................................................................................
59
Figure 15: Desert ............................................................................................
59
Figure 16: Dining Room ................................................................................
59
Figure 17: Dining Table .................................................................................
65
Figure 18: River..............................................................................................
65
Figure 19: Classroom .....................................................................................
66
Figure 20: Church’s Yard .............................................................................
66
xiv
Figure 21: Garden ..........................................................................................
67
Figure 22: O’Brien’s Garden ........................................................................
67
Figure 23: Mrs. O’Brien and Jack ...............................................................
68
Figure 24: Jack’s House.................................................................................
68
Figure 25: Soft Lighting ................................................................................
71
Figure 26: Sun ................................................................................................
72
Figure 27: Lamps ...........................................................................................
72
Figure 28: The Sky (Natural) ........................................................................
73
Figure 29: Firework (Frontal Lighting) .......................................................
73
Figure 30: Sidelight ........................................................................................
74
Figure 31: Backlight.......................................................................................
74
Figure 32: Under Lighting.............................................................................
75
Figure 33: Top Lighting ................................................................................
75
Figure 34: Leave the Church ........................................................................
76
Figure 35: Forest ............................................................................................
77
Figure 36: The Window .................................................................................
77
Figure 37: Axis of Action ...............................................................................
79
Figure 38: Establishing Shot .........................................................................
79
Figure 39: A Reverse Shot .............................................................................
80
Figure 40: Reestablishing Shot .....................................................................
80
Figure 41: Match on Action ..........................................................................
81
Figure 42: Cross Cutting ...............................................................................
81
xv
ABSTRACT
ASTUTI LISA NURMA YUNITA. A320 090 153. SUPERIORITY OF
FATHERHOOD REFLECTED IN TERRENCE MALICK’S THE TREE
OF LIFE MOVIE (2011): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY
OF SURAKARTA. 2013.
The major problem of this study is how meaning of superiority of fatherhood
is reflected in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life movie (2011). The study is
aimed to analyze the movie based on structural elements and to analyze the movie
based on the individual psychological approach.
The object of this study is The Tree of Life movie by Terrence Malick. This
study belongs to descriptive qualitative research. There are two types of data
source. First, the primary data is The Tree of Life movie that was released in 2011
and the secondary data are books or any information relation to the practice of
superiority of fatherhood that support an individual psychological approach. Both
data are collected through library research and analyzed by descriptive analysis.
Based on the analysis, the researcher draws the following conclusions. First,
based on the structural analysis of each element, it shows that the character and
characterization, casting plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise-en-scene,
cinematography, sound, and editing are related to each other. Second, based on
the individual psychological analysis, the notion of superiority, basic concept of
fatherhood, father’s influence on children is reflected in Mr. O’Brien’s life. All of
them involved in the process of Mr. O’Brien becoming fatherhood.
Keywords: Superiority, Fatherhood, The Tree of Life, Individual Psychological
xvi