SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION IN MIKE NEWELL’S SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION IN MIKE NEWELL’S PRINCE OF PERSIA (2010): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH.

SOCIAL DISC
SCRIMINATION IN MIKE NEWELL’S
L’S
PR
PRINCE
OF PERSIA (2010):
A SO
SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement for Bachelor Degree
in English Department
by:

AR FACHRUDIN
A 320 060 192

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUC
CATION

MUHAMM
MADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKA
KARTA
2011

APPROVAL

SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION IN MIKE NEWELL’S
PRINCE OF PERSIA (2010):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

by:

AR FACHRUDIN
A.320.060.192

Approved to be Examined
by Consultant Team:


Consultant I

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.
NIK. 589

Consultant II

Titis Setyabudi, S.Si.
NIK. 948

ACCEPTANCE
SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION IN MIKE NEWELL’S
PRINCE OF PERSIA (2010):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
Written by:
AR Fachrudin
A320 060 192
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

The Board of Examiners:

1. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum.

(

)

(Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si.

(

)

(Member I)

3. Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed. (

( Member II )

Approved by:
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Dean,

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
N I K. 5 4 7

)

TESTIMONY

On this occasion, the researcher states that in this research paper, there is
no plagiarism of the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain
Bachelor Degree of University, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have
been written or published by others, except referred written in this research paper
and mentioned in the bibliography.

If it is proved that there are mistakes in the writer’s statement above later
in the future, he will be wholly responsible.

Surakarta… 2011
The writer,

AR Fachrudin
A 320 060 192

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Dedicated to:
My beloved parent “Ayah
and Bunda“
My dearest sister “mb’ Izun”
and ”mb’ Idah”
My younger brother “Rois”
My friends niece and
nephew

My Aunt and Uncle
Everyone who love me.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamualaikum
um Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirabbi
bil ‘alamin, Glory to Allah Almighty, the resea
searcher is
grateful to Allah SWT
T for the guidance, The Most Merciful, Lord
ord of the
Universe, who gives a m
million blessings, miracles and uncountable gif
gifts to the
writer, so he can accomp
mplish his research paper entitled “Social Discrim
rimination
in Mike Newell’s Princ

ince of Persia (2010): A Sociological Approachh” as the
requirement for gettingg bbachelor degree of education in English Depart
artment of
Muhammadiyah Univers
ersity of Surakarta.
The writer realizess th
that this research paper would never been possib
sible without
other people’s help, so that the writer would like to express his gra
ratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Beloved Mother and
nd Father, for the wholeheartedness, suggestion,
n, motivation
and advice.
2.

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho,
N
M.Hum. The first consultant who ha

has given a

valuable guidancee and
a
suggestion during the completion of thi
this research
paper.
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S
Si. The Chief of English Department who has per
permitted his
to conduct this pape
per and the second consultant for being good cons
onsultant and
giving the writer sug
uggestion in correcting this research paper.

4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed, as the third examiner. For the
evaluation, suggestion and hospitality.
5. Dr. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum. The academic adviser who has patiently guided
the writer from the beginning of the study and makes him understand better

what is the meaning of life.
6. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si. The Dean of the School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
7. All of the lecturers of English Department for precious knowledge given to
him.
8. The writer’s sweetest sister, “Mb’ Izun and Mb Idah”. Who have given
motivation, advice, support and spirit?
9.

All of friends in the “Krisna” boarding house.

10. Beloved best friends (Hanif, Andang, Hery, Dedi, Samsudin, Yohanes) for the
cheerful that make this life to be colorful, interesting, worthy and lively.

11. The writer’s friends in class D 2006 English Department.
12. All of friends of English Department who have given suggestion, spirit,
friendship, and motivation.

13. All of the people, who cannot be mentioned one by one for everything.
Finally, the researcher is aware that this research paper is far from being

perfect. Therefore, the researcher expects suggestion and criticism from anybody
to improve this paper.

Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta………..2011

AR Fachrudin

TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE............................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL.................................................................................................. ii
ACCEPTANCE............................................................................................ iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................... iv

MOTTO.......................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION............................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.............................................................................. vii
TABLE OF CONTENT................................................................................ ix
ABSTRACT.................................................................................................. xiii
LIST OF PICTURE ……………………………………………………….. xv


CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study .............................................

1

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

4

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

5

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

5

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

5

F. Benefit of the Study.......................................................

5

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

6

H. Paper Organization.........................................................

7

CHAPTER II. UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Sociology…………………………………...

9

1. Sociology of Literature............................................

9

2. Types of Sociology of Literature..............................

11

3. Basic Principles of Sociology of Literature..............

12

B. Structural Element of the Movie......................................

14

a. Narrative Elements.....................................................

14

1) Characters and Characterization..........................

14

2) Setting..................................................................

15

3) Casting………………………………………….

15

4) Plot.......................................................................

16

5) Point of View.......................................................

17

6) Style.....................................................................

18

7) Theme....................................................................

21

b. Technical Elements....................................................

22

1) Mise-en-Scene.......................................................

22

2) Cinematography.....................................................

24

3) Sound.....................................................................

27

4) Editing...................................................................

27

c. Theoretical Application..............................................

29

CHAPTER III SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICA SOCIETY
IN TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
A. Social Aspect.................................................................

30

B. Political Aspect..............................................................

35

C. Economic Aspect...........................................................

38

D. Religious Aspect............................................................

39

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

40

F. Science and Technology.................................................

41

CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Elements........................................................

42

1. Character and Characterization..................................

42

2. Setting........................................................................

52

3. Casting…………………………………………..….

57

4. Plot.............................................................................

58

5. Point of View.............................................................

64

6. Style...........................................................................

65

7. Theme........................................................................

67

B. Technical Elements .........................................................

68

1. Mise-en-Scene..............................................................

68

2. Cinematography............................................................

72

3. Sound ...........................................................................

75

4. Editing...........................................................................

76

C. Discussion ........................................................................

80

CHAPTER V SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Social Aspect.................................................................

83

B. Political Aspect..............................................................

86

C. Economic Aspect ..........................................................

87

D. Cultural Aspect..............................................................

88

E. Religious Aspect.............................................................

89

F. Science and Technology...................................................

90

G. Discussion........................................................................

91

CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion.......................................................................

95

B. Suggestion........................................................................

96

BIBLIOGRAPHY
SYNOPSIS
APPENDIX

ABSTRACT

AR FACHRUDIN. A. 320 060 192. SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION IN
MIKE NEWELL’S PRINCE OF PERSIA (2010): A SOCIOLOGICAL
APPROACH. RESEACRH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER
TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA. 2010.
The main aim of this study is to find how discrimination is reflected in
Mike Newell’s Prince of Persia by correlating its structural elements and social
historical background of Persia in ninth century. Indeed, literature and sociology
are bounded each other due to the assumption that the appearance of literary work
is in social emptiness.
This study uses qualitative method in which the data are taken from both
primary and secondary data source in form of words, sentence and phrases.
Primary data source is Mike Newell’s Prince of Persia meanwhile secondary data
sources are other sources related to the primary data. Data collecting method in
this study is library research, and in analyzing the data the researcher employs
descriptive analysis.
The outcomes of this study are as follows: (1) Mike Newell’s Prince of
Persia reflects social condition occurred in ninth century of Persia. (2) Mike
Newell’s depicts social discrimination that creates crimes in Prince of Persia. (3)
Prince of Persia is Mike Newell’ satire and criticism toward unbalance situation
and condition that can be found in character’s characterization, narration and
dialogue.
Key words: discrimination, Persia, Prince of Persia.

Consultant I

Consultant II

Titis Setyabudi, S.Si.
NIK: 948

Drs.H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.
NIK: 589

Dean

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK: 547

LIST OF PICTURE

Picture 1

: Dastan.................................................................................

44

Picture 2

: Prince Tamina ....................................................................

45

Picture 3

: Nizam ................................................................................

47

Picture 4

: King Sharaman ..................................................................

47

Picture 5

: Tus .....................................................................................

48

Picture 6

: Grasiv ................................................................................

49

Picture 7

: Bis .....................................................................................

49

Picture 8

: Zolm ..................................................................................

50

Picture 9

: Sheik Amar.........................................................................

51

Picture 10 : Seso ...................................................................................

52

Picture 11 : Emperor City of Nafas .......................................................

53

Picture 12 : Alamut City ........................................................................

53

Picture 13 : Persia Empire .....................................................................

54

Picture 14 : Market Place.......................................................................

54

Picture 15 : The Desert .........................................................................

55

Picture 16 : The Lair of Hassansin ........................................................

55

Picture 17 : Avrat ..................................................................................

55

Picture 18 : Point of View ....................................................................

65

Picture 19 : Costume .............................................................................

69

Picture 20 : Make-Up ............................................................................

70

Picture 21 : Character in Door ..............................................................

71

Picture 22 : Character in out Door .........................................................

71

Picture 23 : Character in Sun Rise ........................................................

71

Picture 24 : Extremely Long Shot .........................................................

73

Picture 25 : Long Shot ...........................................................................

74

Picture 26 : Medium Long Shot ............................................................

74

Picture 27 : Medium Shot ......................................................................

74

Picture 28 : Close Up .............................................................................

75

Picture 29 : Medium Close Up ..............................................................

75

Picture 30 : Axis of Action ....................................................................

77

Picture 31 : Shot/Reverse Shot ..............................................................

78

Picture 32 : Eye Line Match ..................................................................

78

Picture 33 : Match on Action.................................................................

78

Picture 34 : Order ..................................................................................

79

Picture 35 : Frequency ...........................................................................

79