PASSION FOR SAVING LIFE IN MICHAEL J. BASSET’S SOLOMON KANE MOVIE (2009) : Passion For Saving Life In Michael J. Basset’s Solomon Kane Movie (2009) : An Existentialist Approach.
PASSION FOR SAVING LIFE IN MICHAEL J.
BASSET’S SOLOMON KANE MOVIE (2009) :
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree
in English Department
by:
DERY ISTANTO D.C
A 320 060 059
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
ii
TESTIMONY
In this occasion, the writer states that there is no work had been
submitted to degree in any University in this research paper and as far as the
writer concerns there is no work or opinion that had been written or published by
someone else except the written references which are referred in this paper and
mentioned in the bibliography. If only there will be any incorrectness proven in
the future in the writer’s statement above, the writer will be fully responsible for
that.
Surakarta, 1 Agustus 2012
DERY ISTANTO D.C
NIM: A 320 060 059
iv
MOTTO
v
DEDICATION
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise and gratitude for Allah SWT, the
Glorious, the Lord, and the All Mighty, who has given opportunity and bless for
the researcher to finish the research paper entitled “Passion for Saving Life in
Michael J. Basset’s Solomon Kane : (2009) an
Existentialist Approach.
Greetings and invocation are presented to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, who
has guided mankind to the right path blessed by the Lord.
The writer would like to express his sincere gratitude for all of people
who give contribution to make this research paper more completely. Without
their contribution the writer is likely impossible to finish it. Therefore, in this
opportunity he would like to express his special and deepest gratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si. as the Dean of the School of Teacher Training
and Education.
2. Titis Setyabudi, SS. M.Hum. as the Chief of English Department in
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. The late Dra.Khuzaimah. as the writer’s Academic Consultant of Teacher
Training and Eduacation.
4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. as the First Consultant, for the
greatest guidance, attention, and motivation from the beginning up to the
completing of the research paper.
vii
5. Titis Setyabudi, SS. M.Hum. as the Second Consultant who has improved
the writing of research in order to make this research paper more interesting
to read in correct sentences.
6. All the lectures of English Department, for knowledges and lecturing.
7. All the staffs of UMS, for the services and helping.
8. All the librarians whose place has been visited by writer to get references.
9. Beloved parents, His mother who always loves, supports, gives attention,
and prays and His late father.
10. His brother, Deny Andriyanto who help the cost for studying.
11. His sister in law, Dyah Arumastuti, for support and pray.
12. His nephew, Farel Faza Pratama for together ness and happiness.
13. His big family, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, aunties, cousins.
14. His beautiful girlfriend, Red Cea Setyawati for support, pray, love, and
togetherness.
15. His best friends at campus; Jalal, Syamsudin, Parly, and Setyo who always
support, accompanies, and spend bad and good time together .
16. His
best friends, Jannah, Tya, Riana, and Linda, for cooperation and
together ness.
17. His best friends, Irwansah Ibnu Abas, Gunawan, and Arif Rahman who
accompany and support each other in completing the research paper.
18. Mbak Kartika Rahmawati, for previous research paper.
19. Mas Edy, for maintenance of writer’s computer so that accelerate the process
of writing this research paper.
viii
20. His rivals, for the competition that make writer motivated to be better.
21. His former girlfriends and secret admires whenever are.
22. The B class of English Department 2006 and all of English community.
23. The maling drama performance.
Finally, the writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect and still needs many improvements. However, the writer hopes this
research paper will be useful for readers.
Surakarta, 1 Agustus, 2012
Dery Istanto D.C
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
PAGE OF TITLE .......................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY..............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ..............................................................................
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ................................................................................
xiii
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................
xvi
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
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 ....................................................
8
G. Research Method ........................................................
8
H. Research Organization ................................................
10
UNDERLYING THEORY ..............................................
11
A. The Notion of Existentialism .....................................
11
B. Sartre’s Existentialism ................................................
14
1. Being ...................................................................
15
2. Existence before Essence .....................................
17
3. Self- Consciousness( Cogito) ...............................
18
4. Freedom to Choose ..............................................
19
5. Anxiety ................................................................
20
x
6. Transcendence of Ego ..........................................
22
7. Nothingness .........................................................
23
8. Pathos (Passion) ................................................
25
C. Structural Elements of Movie .....................................
26
1.
Narrative Elements ..............................................
26
a. Character and Characterization .......................
26
b. Casting ...........................................................
27
c. Plot .................................................................
27
d. Setting ............................................................
28
e. Point of View .................................................
29
f. Theme ............................................................
30
2. Technical Elements ..............................................
30
a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................
30
b. Cinematography .............................................
33
c. Sound .............................................................
35
d. Editing ............................................................
35
D. Theoretical Application ..............................................
37
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE .............
38
A. Structural Elements of the Movie ................................
38
1. Narrative Elements...............................................
38
a. Character and Characterization .......................
38
b. Casting ...........................................................
45
c. Plot .................................................................
48
d. Setting ............................................................
51
e. Point of View .................................................
55
f. Theme ............................................................
56
2. Technical Elements ..............................................
56
a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................
56
b. Cinematography .............................................
70
c. Sound .............................................................
73
d. Editing ............................................................
74
xi
B. Discussion ..................................................................
78
CHAPTER IV EXISTENTIALIST ANALYSIS .....................................
82
A. Existential Aspects of Solomon Kane Movie ...............
82
1. Being ...................................................................
83
2. Existence before Essence .....................................
86
3. Consciousness (Cogito) ........................................
88
4. Freedom to Choose ..............................................
92
5. Anxiety ................................................................
94
6. Transcendence of Ego ..........................................
97
7. Nothingness .........................................................
99
8. Pathos (Passion) ...................................................
100
B. Discussion ..................................................................
101
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................
105
A. Conclusion .................................................................
105
CHAPTER V
B. Suggestion…………………………………………….. 106
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................
107
APPENDIX .................................................................................................
109
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1.
Solomon Kane .............................................................................
37
Figure 2.
Meredith Crowthorn ..................................................................
39
Figure 3.
Malachi .....................................................................................
41
Figure 4.
William Crowthorn ....................................................................
42
Figure 5.
Josiah Kane ...............................................................................
42
Figure 6.
Marcus ......................................................................................
43
Figure 7.
England .....................................................................................
50
Figure 8.
Solomon argues with father .......................................................
51
Figure 9.
Solomon leaves the castle forever ..............................................
51
Figure 10. Solomon lives and fights in the ship...........................................
51
Figure 11. In the Village .............................................................................
52
Figure 12. Castle ........................................................................................
52
Figure 13. Slavery Place .............................................................................
53
Figure 14. Prison ........................................................................................
53
Figure 15. Solomon’s Angry.......................................................................
54
Figure 16. William Giving Advice ..............................................................
54
Figure 17. Meredith in Conversation ..........................................................
54
Figure 18. Solomon in Dialogue .................................................................
55
Figure 19. Set Dressing in Solomon’s Ship .................................................
56
Figure 20. Set Dressing in Church ..............................................................
56
Figure 21. Set Dressing in Old Restaurant ..................................................
56
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Figure 22. Set Dressing in Devil Palace ......................................................
57
Figure 23. Set Dressing in Grave ................................................................
57
Figure 24. Torch .........................................................................................
57
Figure 25. Gold ..........................................................................................
58
Figure 26. Horse .........................................................................................
58
Figure 27. Cross .........................................................................................
58
Figure 28. Gun ...........................................................................................
59
Figure 29. Sword ........................................................................................
59
Figure 30. Solomon’s Invansion .................................................................
60
Figure 31. Solomon in Cold Western Style .................................................
60
Figure 32. Solomon in Cow Boy.................................................................
60
Figure 33. Meredith Crowthorn in European Clothes .......................................
61
Figure 34. Meredith Crowthorn in European Clothes .......................................
61
Figure 35. Malachi wears Strange Clothes ..................................................
61
Figure 36. William Crowthorn ....................................................................
62
Figure 37. Josiah Kane .................................................................................
62
Figure 38. Marcus in War Coat .....................................................................
63
Figure 39. Walking to Village Occuring in the Day Light .............................
64
Figure 40. In Came Family Occuring in the Day Light ..................................
64
Figure 41. Invansion Enemy Base Occuring at the Night ..............................
64
Figure 42. Batle in the Town Occuring at the Night ......................................
64
Figure 43. Solomon ......................................................................................
65
Figure 44. Witch ...........................................................................................
65
xiv
Figure 45. Solomon ....................................................................................
66
Figure 46. Williams ....................................................................................
66
Figure 47. Torch .........................................................................................
67
Figure 48. Gold ..........................................................................................
67
Figure 49. Horse .........................................................................................
68
Figure 50. Cross .........................................................................................
68
Figure 51. Gun ...........................................................................................
69
Figure 52. Straight on Angle .......................................................................
70
Figure 53. High Angle ................................................................................
70
Figure 54. Low Angle.................................................................................
71
Figure 55. Extreme Long Shot ....................................................................
71
Figure 56. Lonh Shot ...................................................................................
71
Figure 57. Medium Long Shot ......................................................................
71
Figure 58. Medium Shot .............................................................................
71
Figure 59. Medium Close-Up .....................................................................
72
Figure 60. Close-Up.....................................................................................
72
Figure 61. Extreme Close-Up........................................................................
72
Figure 62. Axe of Action ..............................................................................
73
Figure 63. Solomon Arguing.........................................................................
74
Figure 64. Solomon Leaving .........................................................................
74
Figure 65. Solomon in War 1 ........................................................................
74
Figure 66. Solomon in War 2 ......................................................................
74
Figure 67. Solomon in War 3 ......................................................................
74
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Figure 68. Eye Lines Match 1 .......................................................................
75
Figure 69. Eye Lines Match 2 .......................................................................
75
Figure 70. Match on Action 1 .....................................................................
76
Figure 71. Match on Action 2 .....................................................................
76
Figure 72. Cross Cutting 1 ..........................................................................
76
Figure 73. Cross Cutting 2 ..........................................................................
76
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BASSET’S SOLOMON KANE MOVIE (2009) :
AN EXISTENTIALIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree
in English Department
by:
DERY ISTANTO D.C
A 320 060 059
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
ii
TESTIMONY
In this occasion, the writer states that there is no work had been
submitted to degree in any University in this research paper and as far as the
writer concerns there is no work or opinion that had been written or published by
someone else except the written references which are referred in this paper and
mentioned in the bibliography. If only there will be any incorrectness proven in
the future in the writer’s statement above, the writer will be fully responsible for
that.
Surakarta, 1 Agustus 2012
DERY ISTANTO D.C
NIM: A 320 060 059
iv
MOTTO
v
DEDICATION
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise and gratitude for Allah SWT, the
Glorious, the Lord, and the All Mighty, who has given opportunity and bless for
the researcher to finish the research paper entitled “Passion for Saving Life in
Michael J. Basset’s Solomon Kane : (2009) an
Existentialist Approach.
Greetings and invocation are presented to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, who
has guided mankind to the right path blessed by the Lord.
The writer would like to express his sincere gratitude for all of people
who give contribution to make this research paper more completely. Without
their contribution the writer is likely impossible to finish it. Therefore, in this
opportunity he would like to express his special and deepest gratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si. as the Dean of the School of Teacher Training
and Education.
2. Titis Setyabudi, SS. M.Hum. as the Chief of English Department in
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
3. The late Dra.Khuzaimah. as the writer’s Academic Consultant of Teacher
Training and Eduacation.
4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. as the First Consultant, for the
greatest guidance, attention, and motivation from the beginning up to the
completing of the research paper.
vii
5. Titis Setyabudi, SS. M.Hum. as the Second Consultant who has improved
the writing of research in order to make this research paper more interesting
to read in correct sentences.
6. All the lectures of English Department, for knowledges and lecturing.
7. All the staffs of UMS, for the services and helping.
8. All the librarians whose place has been visited by writer to get references.
9. Beloved parents, His mother who always loves, supports, gives attention,
and prays and His late father.
10. His brother, Deny Andriyanto who help the cost for studying.
11. His sister in law, Dyah Arumastuti, for support and pray.
12. His nephew, Farel Faza Pratama for together ness and happiness.
13. His big family, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, aunties, cousins.
14. His beautiful girlfriend, Red Cea Setyawati for support, pray, love, and
togetherness.
15. His best friends at campus; Jalal, Syamsudin, Parly, and Setyo who always
support, accompanies, and spend bad and good time together .
16. His
best friends, Jannah, Tya, Riana, and Linda, for cooperation and
together ness.
17. His best friends, Irwansah Ibnu Abas, Gunawan, and Arif Rahman who
accompany and support each other in completing the research paper.
18. Mbak Kartika Rahmawati, for previous research paper.
19. Mas Edy, for maintenance of writer’s computer so that accelerate the process
of writing this research paper.
viii
20. His rivals, for the competition that make writer motivated to be better.
21. His former girlfriends and secret admires whenever are.
22. The B class of English Department 2006 and all of English community.
23. The maling drama performance.
Finally, the writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect and still needs many improvements. However, the writer hopes this
research paper will be useful for readers.
Surakarta, 1 Agustus, 2012
Dery Istanto D.C
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
PAGE OF TITLE .......................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY..............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ..............................................................................
x
TABLE OF FIGURES ................................................................................
xiii
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................
xvi
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
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 ....................................................
8
G. Research Method ........................................................
8
H. Research Organization ................................................
10
UNDERLYING THEORY ..............................................
11
A. The Notion of Existentialism .....................................
11
B. Sartre’s Existentialism ................................................
14
1. Being ...................................................................
15
2. Existence before Essence .....................................
17
3. Self- Consciousness( Cogito) ...............................
18
4. Freedom to Choose ..............................................
19
5. Anxiety ................................................................
20
x
6. Transcendence of Ego ..........................................
22
7. Nothingness .........................................................
23
8. Pathos (Passion) ................................................
25
C. Structural Elements of Movie .....................................
26
1.
Narrative Elements ..............................................
26
a. Character and Characterization .......................
26
b. Casting ...........................................................
27
c. Plot .................................................................
27
d. Setting ............................................................
28
e. Point of View .................................................
29
f. Theme ............................................................
30
2. Technical Elements ..............................................
30
a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................
30
b. Cinematography .............................................
33
c. Sound .............................................................
35
d. Editing ............................................................
35
D. Theoretical Application ..............................................
37
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE .............
38
A. Structural Elements of the Movie ................................
38
1. Narrative Elements...............................................
38
a. Character and Characterization .......................
38
b. Casting ...........................................................
45
c. Plot .................................................................
48
d. Setting ............................................................
51
e. Point of View .................................................
55
f. Theme ............................................................
56
2. Technical Elements ..............................................
56
a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................
56
b. Cinematography .............................................
70
c. Sound .............................................................
73
d. Editing ............................................................
74
xi
B. Discussion ..................................................................
78
CHAPTER IV EXISTENTIALIST ANALYSIS .....................................
82
A. Existential Aspects of Solomon Kane Movie ...............
82
1. Being ...................................................................
83
2. Existence before Essence .....................................
86
3. Consciousness (Cogito) ........................................
88
4. Freedom to Choose ..............................................
92
5. Anxiety ................................................................
94
6. Transcendence of Ego ..........................................
97
7. Nothingness .........................................................
99
8. Pathos (Passion) ...................................................
100
B. Discussion ..................................................................
101
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................
105
A. Conclusion .................................................................
105
CHAPTER V
B. Suggestion…………………………………………….. 106
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................
107
APPENDIX .................................................................................................
109
xii
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1.
Solomon Kane .............................................................................
37
Figure 2.
Meredith Crowthorn ..................................................................
39
Figure 3.
Malachi .....................................................................................
41
Figure 4.
William Crowthorn ....................................................................
42
Figure 5.
Josiah Kane ...............................................................................
42
Figure 6.
Marcus ......................................................................................
43
Figure 7.
England .....................................................................................
50
Figure 8.
Solomon argues with father .......................................................
51
Figure 9.
Solomon leaves the castle forever ..............................................
51
Figure 10. Solomon lives and fights in the ship...........................................
51
Figure 11. In the Village .............................................................................
52
Figure 12. Castle ........................................................................................
52
Figure 13. Slavery Place .............................................................................
53
Figure 14. Prison ........................................................................................
53
Figure 15. Solomon’s Angry.......................................................................
54
Figure 16. William Giving Advice ..............................................................
54
Figure 17. Meredith in Conversation ..........................................................
54
Figure 18. Solomon in Dialogue .................................................................
55
Figure 19. Set Dressing in Solomon’s Ship .................................................
56
Figure 20. Set Dressing in Church ..............................................................
56
Figure 21. Set Dressing in Old Restaurant ..................................................
56
xiii
Figure 22. Set Dressing in Devil Palace ......................................................
57
Figure 23. Set Dressing in Grave ................................................................
57
Figure 24. Torch .........................................................................................
57
Figure 25. Gold ..........................................................................................
58
Figure 26. Horse .........................................................................................
58
Figure 27. Cross .........................................................................................
58
Figure 28. Gun ...........................................................................................
59
Figure 29. Sword ........................................................................................
59
Figure 30. Solomon’s Invansion .................................................................
60
Figure 31. Solomon in Cold Western Style .................................................
60
Figure 32. Solomon in Cow Boy.................................................................
60
Figure 33. Meredith Crowthorn in European Clothes .......................................
61
Figure 34. Meredith Crowthorn in European Clothes .......................................
61
Figure 35. Malachi wears Strange Clothes ..................................................
61
Figure 36. William Crowthorn ....................................................................
62
Figure 37. Josiah Kane .................................................................................
62
Figure 38. Marcus in War Coat .....................................................................
63
Figure 39. Walking to Village Occuring in the Day Light .............................
64
Figure 40. In Came Family Occuring in the Day Light ..................................
64
Figure 41. Invansion Enemy Base Occuring at the Night ..............................
64
Figure 42. Batle in the Town Occuring at the Night ......................................
64
Figure 43. Solomon ......................................................................................
65
Figure 44. Witch ...........................................................................................
65
xiv
Figure 45. Solomon ....................................................................................
66
Figure 46. Williams ....................................................................................
66
Figure 47. Torch .........................................................................................
67
Figure 48. Gold ..........................................................................................
67
Figure 49. Horse .........................................................................................
68
Figure 50. Cross .........................................................................................
68
Figure 51. Gun ...........................................................................................
69
Figure 52. Straight on Angle .......................................................................
70
Figure 53. High Angle ................................................................................
70
Figure 54. Low Angle.................................................................................
71
Figure 55. Extreme Long Shot ....................................................................
71
Figure 56. Lonh Shot ...................................................................................
71
Figure 57. Medium Long Shot ......................................................................
71
Figure 58. Medium Shot .............................................................................
71
Figure 59. Medium Close-Up .....................................................................
72
Figure 60. Close-Up.....................................................................................
72
Figure 61. Extreme Close-Up........................................................................
72
Figure 62. Axe of Action ..............................................................................
73
Figure 63. Solomon Arguing.........................................................................
74
Figure 64. Solomon Leaving .........................................................................
74
Figure 65. Solomon in War 1 ........................................................................
74
Figure 66. Solomon in War 2 ......................................................................
74
Figure 67. Solomon in War 3 ......................................................................
74
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Figure 68. Eye Lines Match 1 .......................................................................
75
Figure 69. Eye Lines Match 2 .......................................................................
75
Figure 70. Match on Action 1 .....................................................................
76
Figure 71. Match on Action 2 .....................................................................
76
Figure 72. Cross Cutting 1 ..........................................................................
76
Figure 73. Cross Cutting 2 ..........................................................................
76
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