POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S Power And Will Reflected In Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar Movie (2011): A Psychoanalytic Approach.

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POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S

J. EDGAR

MOVIE (2011):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

in English Department

by:

FARADILA RATNA SARI

A 320 090 287

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA


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APPROVAL

POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S J. EDGAR

MOVIE (2011):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH RESEARCH PAPER

by:

FARADILA RATNA SARI

A 320 090 287

Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team

First Consultant

Drs. Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum S. Pd., M. Ed. NIK. 772

Second Consultant

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


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ACCEPTANCE

POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S J. EDGAR

MOVIE (2011):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER Written by:

FARADILA RATNA SARI A 320 090 287

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta On , 2013

The Board of Examiners:

1. Dr. Phil . Dewi Candraningrum S.Pd., M. Ed. ( )

NIK. 772

( Chair Person )

2. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. ( )

NIK. 589 ( Member I )

3. (...) ( ) NIK. 410

( Member II )

Approved by

School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Dean,

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


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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 master-pieces 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 researcher statement above later in the future, the researcher will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, March 2013

The Researcher,

Faradila Ratna Sari A 320 090 287


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MOTTO

Biarkan keyakinan kamu, 5 centimeter menggantung mengambang di depan kening kamu. Dan sehabis itu yang kamu perlu cuma.. Lapisan tekad yang seribu kali lebih keras dari baja.. Dan hati yang akan bekerja lebih keras dari

biasanya.. Serta mulut yang akan selalu berdo’a. (5 cm.)

You’re the driver not a passenger in life (Brand New Heavies)

Trust yourself, proud yourself, love yourself (The writer)


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DEDICATION

Alhamdulillahi Robbil ‘Aalamiin, as Allah Mercy. I grateful by dedicate this research paper to:

 Allah SWT, the Lord of the Universe,  My beloved parent,

 My beloved sister,  My beloved friends.


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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alamin, praised be to Allah S.W.T, The Most Glorious, The Most Merciful, Lord of the Universe, who gives a million blessings, miracles and uncountable gifts to the researcher, so she can accomplish her

research paper entitled “POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT

EASTWOOD’S J. EDGAR MOVIE (2011): A PSYCHOANALYTIC

APPROACH” as the requirement for getting bachelor degree of education in Department of English Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah, who will be hero for all his followers in the life after. The writer realizes that this research paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the researcher would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to:

1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si, the Dean of the School of Teacher Training and

Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum., the Chief the Department of English

Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd., M.Ed, the first consultant who

has given a valuable guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research paper,


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4. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum, the second consultant, for being good

consultant and giving the researcher suggestion in correcting this research paper,

5. Drs. M. Thoyibi, MS, for being a good examiner in order to make the

research paper better,

6. Dra. Siti Zuhriah, M. Hum, the academic adviser who has patiently

guided the researcher,

7. All of the lecturers of English Department, for precious knowledge,

experiences, and learn given to her,

8. The researcher’s beloved parent, Ahmad Fuad Asqolani, S.Pd. & Sri Hastanti, S.Pd), for the love, prayer, support, learn, advice, hugs,

experiences given to her,

9. The researcher beloved sister (Rina Rahmawati Fuad, S.Pd), for the

support, share, prayer, advice and laughter,

10.The researcher’s dearest friend, Hesti, Devi, Susi, Mia, Dina, Octria, Gea, Risma, Ardita, Siwi, Melisa, Taufik, Ikmal, Yolanda, Wisnu, Surya, Yogi, Desi, Iin, for togetherness, happiness, support, and prayer,

11.The researhcer’s dearest friend in Shape Yesterday Acoustic Band,

Yogi, Adit, Memey, Fery, for experience, togetherness, laughter given to her,

12.The researcher’s dearest friend in Flamboyan, Mbak Elly, Mbak Maya,

Silvy, Rima, Mbak pipit, Mbak Aina, Lissa, Thary, Reva, Suci, Mbak Novie, Vita, for togetherness, support, prayer, laughter like a family,


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13.The big family of “F” class in Department of English Education ’09,

for togethernes, knowledge, and experience,

14. The team of S.C.O.P.E Production Drama Performance, for the great

experiences,

15.The team of C.O.R.P, for the awesome experiences,

16.The all team of Field Work 2012 in SMK 1 BOYOLALI, for the

togetherness, happiness, family, and supports,

17.All of the people, who cannot be mentioned one by one for everything.

The researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect, so all suggestions and criticisms for improving this research are accepted widely and happily. Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for the readers and prospective researchers.

Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta, March 2013


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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page

TITLE ... i

APPROVAL ... ii

ACCEPTANCE ... iii

TESTIMONY ... iv

MOTTO ... v

DEDICATION ... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ... x

TABLE OF FIGURES ... xiv

SUMMARY ... xviii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1

A.Background of the Study ... 1

B. Literature Review... 8

C.Problem Statement ... 8

D.Limitation of the Study ... 8

E. Objectives of the Study ... 9

F. Benefits of the Study ... 9

G.Research Method ... 9

H.Research Paper Organization ... 11

CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ... 12

A.Theory of Psychoanalysis ... 12

B. System of Personality ... 13

1. Id ... 14

2. Ego ... ….15

3. Superego ... ….. 17

C.Theory of Power ... …..17

a. The-One Dimensional Approach to Power ... …..18


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c. The-Three Dimensional Approach to Power ... …..21

D.Theory of Will... ….21

1. The Persistent Will ... ….22

2. The Static Will ... ….22

3. The Dynamic Will ... ….23

4. The Impelling Will ... ….23

5. The Restraining Will ... ….23

6. The Explosive Will ... ….24

7. The Decisive Will ... ….24

E. Structural Elements of Movie ... ….24

1. Narrative Elements ... ….25

a. Character and Characterization ... ….25

b. Setting ... 25

c. Plot ... ….26

d. Point of View ... 28

e. Theme ... 29

2. Technical Elements ... 29

1. Casting ... 29

2. Mise-en-Scene... 29

3. Cinematography ... 32

4. Sound ... 35

5. Editing ... ... 34

F. Theoretical Application ... 35

CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 36

A.Structural Elements of the Movie ... 36

1. Narrative Elements ... 36

a. Character and Characterization ... 36

b. Setting ... 49

c. Plot ... 53

d. Point of View ... 56


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2. Technical Elements ... 58

a. Casting... ... 58

b. Mise-en-Scene... 59

c. Cinematography ... 68

d. Sound ... 72

e. Editing ... 73

B. Discussion ... ..76

CHAPTER IV PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ... ..81

A.System personality ... ..81

1. Id ... 81

2. Ego ... 85

3. Superego ... 90

B. Theory of Power ... 93

1. The-One Dimensional Approach to Power ... 94

2. The-Two Dimensional Approach to Power ... 97

3. The-Three Dimensional Approach to Power ... 101

C.Theory of Will... 103

1. The Persistent Will ... 103

2. The Static Will ... 105

3. The Dynamic Will ... 107

4. The Impelling Will ... 109

5. The Restraining Will ... 112

6. The Explosive Will ... 116

7. The Decisive Will ... 114

D.Discussion ... 116

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 124

A.Conclusion ... 124

B. Educational Implication ... 125


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BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX


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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Hoover’s Young Face ... 37

Figure 2. Hoover’s Old Face ... 37

Figure 3. Gandy’s Young Face ... ... 40

Figure 4. Gandy’s Old Face ... 40

Figure 5. Clyde’s Young Face ... 42

Figure 6. Clyde’s Old Face ... 42

Figure 7. Annie’s Young Face ... 45

Figure 8. Annie’s Old Face ... 45

Figure 9. Agent Smith’s Face ... 47

Figure 10. Agent Smith’s Face ... 47

Figure 11. Mr. Lindbergh Face’s ... 48

Figure 12. Mr. Lindbergh Face’s ... 48

Figure 13. FBI Office ... 50

Figure 14. Hoover’s Room ... 50

Figure 15. Palmer’s House ... 50

Figure 16. Palmer’s Bed Room ... 50

Figure 17. Hoover’s Living Room ... 51

Figure 18. Hoover’s Dining Room ... 51

Figure 19. Library of Congress ... 51

Figure 20. Inside Library of Congress ... 51


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Figure 22. Lindbergh’s Warehouse ... 52

Figure 23. Washington DC in the Afternoon ... 52

Figure 24. Washington DC in the Night ... 52

Figure 25. Hoover’s Environment ... 59

Figure 26. Hoover’s Activity ... 59

Figure 27. Hoover and FBI ... 60

Figure 28. United States Congress ... 60

Figure 29. Hoover ‘s Costume ... 61

Figure 30. Hoover with Pajamas ... 61

Figure 31. Hoover’s Face ... 61

Figure 32. Hoover’s Make-Up ... 61

Figure 33. Gandy’s Face ... 62

Figure 34. Gandy’s Make-Up ... 62

Figure 35. Minor Character Make-Up ... 62

Figure 36. Minor Character Make-Up ... 62

Figure 37. Dark Lighting ... 63

Figure 38. Bright Lighting ... 63

Figure 39. Frontal Lighting ... 64

Figure 40. Side Lighting ... 64

Figure 41. Back Lighting ... 65

Figure 42. Under Lighting ... 65

Figure 43. Top Lighting ... 65


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Figure 45. Source Lighting From Lamp ... 66

Figure 46. Source Lighting From Fire ... 66

Figure 47. Source Lighting From Sun ... 66

Figure 48. Grey Lighting ... 67

Figure 49. Grey Lighting ... 67

Figure 50. Angry Expression ... 68

Figure 51. Happy Expression ... 68

Figure 52. Indoor Shoot ... 69

Figure 53. Outdoor Shoot ... 69

Figure 54. Straight Angle ... 69

Figure 55. High Angle ... 70

Figure 56. Low Angle ... 70

Figure 57. Extreme Long Shoot ... 71

Figure 58 Long Shoot. ... 71

Figure 59 Medium Long Shoot. ... 71

Figure 60.Medium Shoot ... 71

Figure 61Medium Close-Up. ... 71

Figure 62.Close-Up ... 71

Figure 63.Extreme Close-Up ... 72

Figure 64.Hoover and Gandy Conversing ... 74

Figure 65.Hoover and Clyde Walking ... 74

Figure 66.Mr. Kenedy Position ... 74


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Figure 68.Hoover’s cousin look at the ring... 75

Figure 69.Hoover look at the ring ... 75

Figure 70. Hoover in Stand Up Shoot……….… 75

Figure 71. Hoover Continoation Shoot………... 75

Figure 72. From the Top of Hoover’s Head……… 75

Figure 73. From the Top of Hoover’s Head……… 76

Figure 74. Mr. Lindbergh on the Car...……… 76


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ABSTRACT

FARADILA RATNA SARI. A 320 090 287. POWER AND WILL

REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S J. EDGAR MOVIE (2011): A

PSYCHOANAYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH

UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.

In this research, the researcher discusses power and will of major

characters in J. Edgar movie. Objectives of the research are: to analyze power and will in J. Edgar movie based on its structural elements and a psychoanalytic approach.

The type of the research is qualitative research. There are two types of the data, namely primary and secondary data. Primary data source comes from J. Edgar movie and secondary data comes from books, internet, or any information related to the study. Then, the data is analyzed based on structural elements and psychoanalytic approach proposed by Sigmund Freud. In analyzing the data, the researcher uses descriptive analysis.

The writer draws the conclusion of the research, as follows; first, based on the structural analysis of each element, it shows that the character and characterization, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise en scene, casting, cinematography, sound, and editing are correlated to each other and form of unity. Second, based on the psychoanalytic analysis is focused on major characters of J. Edgar movie reflected in id, ego, and superego. The last, based on the power and will issues, this research paper is focused on major characters in J. Edgar movie. Based on psychoanalytic approach J. Edgar includes in the term of being powerful person. J. Edgar Hoover with his power and will character was developed his carrier and his perspective to solve the problem.


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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Hoover’s Young Face ... 37

Figure 2. Hoover’s Old Face ... 37

Figure 3. Gandy’s Young Face ... ... 40

Figure 4. Gandy’s Old Face ... 40

Figure 5. Clyde’s Young Face ... 42

Figure 6. Clyde’s Old Face ... 42

Figure 7. Annie’s Young Face ... 45

Figure 8. Annie’s Old Face ... 45

Figure 9. Agent Smith’s Face ... 47

Figure 10. Agent Smith’s Face ... 47

Figure 11. Mr. Lindbergh Face’s ... 48

Figure 12. Mr. Lindbergh Face’s ... 48

Figure 13. FBI Office ... 50

Figure 14. Hoover’s Room ... 50

Figure 15. Palmer’s House ... 50

Figure 16. Palmer’s Bed Room ... 50

Figure 17. Hoover’s Living Room ... 51

Figure 18. Hoover’s Dining Room ... 51

Figure 19. Library of Congress ... 51

Figure 20. Inside Library of Congress ... 51


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Figure 22. Lindbergh’s Warehouse ... 52

Figure 23. Washington DC in the Afternoon ... 52

Figure 24. Washington DC in the Night ... 52

Figure 25. Hoover’s Environment ... 59

Figure 26. Hoover’s Activity ... 59

Figure 27. Hoover and FBI ... 60

Figure 28. United States Congress ... 60

Figure 29. Hoover ‘s Costume ... 61

Figure 30. Hoover with Pajamas ... 61

Figure 31. Hoover’s Face ... 61

Figure 32. Hoover’s Make-Up ... 61

Figure 33. Gandy’s Face ... 62

Figure 34. Gandy’s Make-Up ... 62

Figure 35. Minor Character Make-Up ... 62

Figure 36. Minor Character Make-Up ... 62

Figure 37. Dark Lighting ... 63

Figure 38. Bright Lighting ... 63

Figure 39. Frontal Lighting ... 64

Figure 40. Side Lighting ... 64

Figure 41. Back Lighting ... 65

Figure 42. Under Lighting ... 65

Figure 43. Top Lighting ... 65


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Figure 45. Source Lighting From Lamp ... 66

Figure 46. Source Lighting From Fire ... 66

Figure 47. Source Lighting From Sun ... 66

Figure 48. Grey Lighting ... 67

Figure 49. Grey Lighting ... 67

Figure 50. Angry Expression ... 68

Figure 51. Happy Expression ... 68

Figure 52. Indoor Shoot ... 69

Figure 53. Outdoor Shoot ... 69

Figure 54. Straight Angle ... 69

Figure 55. High Angle ... 70

Figure 56. Low Angle ... 70

Figure 57. Extreme Long Shoot ... 71

Figure 58 Long Shoot. ... 71

Figure 59 Medium Long Shoot. ... 71

Figure 60.Medium Shoot ... 71

Figure 61Medium Close-Up. ... 71

Figure 62.Close-Up ... 71

Figure 63.Extreme Close-Up ... 72

Figure 64.Hoover and Gandy Conversing ... 74

Figure 65.Hoover and Clyde Walking ... 74

Figure 66.Mr. Kenedy Position ... 74


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Figure 68.Hoover’s cousin look at the ring... 75

Figure 69.Hoover look at the ring ... 75

Figure 70. Hoover in Stand Up Shoot……….… 75

Figure 71. Hoover Continoation Shoot………... 75

Figure 72. From the Top of Hoover’s Head……… 75

Figure 73. From the Top of Hoover’s Head……… 76

Figure 74. Mr. Lindbergh on the Car...……… 76


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xviii ABSTRACT

FARADILA RATNA SARI. A 320 090 287. POWER AND WILL REFLECTED IN CLINT EASTWOOD’S J. EDGAR MOVIE (2011): A PSYCHOANAYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.

In this research, the researcher discusses power and will of major characters in J. Edgar movie. Objectives of the research are: to analyze power and will in J. Edgar movie based on its structural elements and a psychoanalytic approach.

The type of the research is qualitative research. There are two types of the data, namely primary and secondary data. Primary data source comes from J. Edgar movie and secondary data comes from books, internet, or any information related to the study. Then, the data is analyzed based on structural elements and psychoanalytic approach proposed by Sigmund Freud. In analyzing the data, the researcher uses descriptive analysis.

The writer draws the conclusion of the research, as follows; first, based on the structural analysis of each element, it shows that the character and characterization, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise en scene, casting, cinematography, sound, and editing are correlated to each other and form of unity. Second, based on the psychoanalytic analysis is focused on major characters of J. Edgar movie reflected in id, ego, and superego. The last, based on the power and will issues, this research paper is focused on major characters in J. Edgar movie. Based on psychoanalytic approach J. Edgar includes in the term of being powerful person. J. Edgar Hoover with his power and will character was developed his carrier and his perspective to solve the problem.