CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009): CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009): AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROA

CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM
COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department

by:
TUTI HARSIWI
A 320070073

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011

APPROVAL

CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM

COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGYCAL APPROACH

by:

TUTI HARSIWI
A 320 070 073

Approved to be Examined
by Consultant Team

Consultant I

Consultant II

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

ii

Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.


ACCEPTANCE

CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE FOR MAKING DREAM
COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP MOVIE (2009):
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGYCAL APPROACH

By:
TUTI HARSIWI
A 320 070 073
Accepted by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Team of Examiners:

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

(


)

(

)

(

)

(Chair Person)

2. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.
(Member I)

3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A.
( Member II)

School of Teacher Training and Education
Dean,


Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
NIK. 5 4 7

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TESTIMONY

Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in bibliography.
Here later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility.

Surakarta, 3 November 2011
The Researcher

TUTI HARSIWI


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MOTTO
When people are trying to bring you down, it only means
that you are above them.
Look to the past for lessons. Look to the future with
expectations.
Failure is a humbling experience for anyone, but the key
is to learn from it and make sure history doesn't repeat.

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DEDICATION

From her deepest heart the writer
dedicates this research paper to:
My Robb, Allah
My beloved father and mother
My beloved sister and brothers

My beloved one
My lovely best friend

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillah, all praise be to Allah SWT who has given the writer a
chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for
getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this
paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for her to
finish it.
The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported, guided, and
helped her in completing this paper. Those people are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, the head of English who has permitted her to
write this research paper.
3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum, as the first consultant who has

advised and guided her during the arrangement of this research paper.
4. Mr. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant who has improved the
research’s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to
read in correct sentences.
5. Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S, as the Academic Consultant.
6. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd. M.A, as the examiner.

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7. All of English Department’s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
8. Her father, Kuwadi, thanks for giving prayers, loves, supports, spirit,
patience, care and all the sacrifices.
9. Her mother, Suwartini, thanks for the endless loves, patients, advice, and
prayers that have been given to her.
10. All of her Brothers and Sister (mas Budi, mas Tutuk, mas Amin, and
mbak Nik) for always standing beside the writer and supporting her.
11. Her Niece and Nephew (Hanif, Nya-Nya, Nadia, Ayi, Cahaya, Kirani,
and Safa) for the laughing, joking and kisses.
12. All of her family thanks for prayers and support.

13. Her special one, Wiwit Gusniadi who always helps and gives a big
attention for her research paper. Thanks for your love, patience,
understanding, and support to undergo my life, and your faithfulness.
14. Her dearly beloved in English Department “Zoezhop family”, (Dani
“Keproz”, Devi “Bubur”, Sinta “Sintul”, Kiki “Nunung”, Puput
“Sariput”, Reni “Rendong”, Wiwit “Mbendol”, Alfian “Boliwud”,
Nana “Nanul”) for everything and being her friends in her sadness and
happiness. Without them the writer can’t finish this research paper.
15. Her best friends at senior high school Dee Fawziya Laela and Yana
Sundoyo thanks for their togetherness.
16. Her friends in English Department especially in class B, Mahendra,
Hera, Ayu, Dyah, Agus, and Christina.

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17. Everyone who can’t be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in
finishing this report.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order
to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and criticism. The last, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for readers.

Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta, 3 November 2011

TUTI HARSIWI

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE .............................................................................................................

i

APPROVAL ...................................................................................................

ii

ACCEPTANCE ..............................................................................................


iii

TESTIMONY .................................................................................................

iv

MOTTO ..........................................................................................................

v

DEDICATION ................................................................................................

vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...............................................................................

vii

TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................


x

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................

xiv

SUMMARY ....................................................................................................

xix

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

INTRODUCTION .............................................................

1

A. Background of Study ......................................................

1

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

7

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

8

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

8

E. Objectives of Study .........................................................

8

F. Benefits of Study.............................................................

9

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

9

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

11

UNDERLYING THEORY.................................................

13

A. Notion of Individual Psychology………………………... 13

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B. Basic Principle of Individual Psychology........................

14

1. Fictional Finalism.......................................................

14

2. Inferiority Feeling and Compensation.........................

15

3. Striving for Superiority……………............................

16

4. Style of Life…………………………………………..

16

5. Social Interest.............................................................

18

6. Creative Power……...................................................

19

A. Structural Elements of Movie .........................................

20

1. Narrative Elements .....................................................

20

a. Character and Characterization ..............................

20

b. Setting....................................................................

21

c. Plot.........................................................................

22

d. Point of View……………………………………...

23

e. Theme ....................................................................

24

f. Casting ...................................................................

24

2. Technical Elements ....................................................

25

a. Mise-en-Scene ........................................................

25

b. Cinematography.....................................................

29

c. Sound .....................................................................

32

d. Editing ...................................................................

32

B. Theoretical Application...................................................

34

CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE..............

36

A. Structural Elements of the Movie ...................................

36

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1. Narrative Elements .....................................................

36

a. Character and Characterization ..............................

36

b. Setting ....................................................................

53

c. Plot .........................................................................

58

d. Point of View .........................................................

61

e. Theme ....................................................................

62

f. Casting ..................................................................

62

2. Technical Elements ....................................................

64

a. Mise-en-Scene ........................................................

64

b. Cinematography .....................................................

76

c. Sound .....................................................................

81

d. Editing ....................................................................

82

B. Discussion .......................................................................

86

CHAPTER IV INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ...........

90

A. Individual Psychological Analysis ................................

90

1.

Fictional Finalism ..................................................

90

2.

Inferiority Feeling and Compensation ...................

92

3. Striving for Superiority .......................................... .

94

4.

Style of Life................................................. ……..

97

5.

Social Interest ........................................................

100

6.

Creative Power ......................................................

102

B. Discussion .....................................................................

104

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CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .............................

107

A. Conclusion ....................................................................

107

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

109

BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Carl’s Face ........................................................................................

37

Figure 2. Carl’s Full Body ...............................................................................

37

Figure 3. Young Carl’s Face ............................................................................

37

Figure 4. Young Carl’s Full Body....................................................................

37

Figure 5. Carl with His Cane ...........................................................................

38

Figure 6. Carl Looking to the Mirror ...............................................................

38

Figure 7. Carl Cleaning the Window ...............................................................

38

Figure 8. Carl’s House with Balloon................................................................

39

Figure 9. Carl’s House .....................................................................................

39

Figure 10. Carl Brandishing His Cane .............................................................

40

Figure 11. Russell’s Face .................................................................................

41

Figure 12. Russell’s Full Body ........................................................................

41

Figure 13. Russell Eating Chocolate ................................................................

41

Figure 14. Rescuing Kevin from Muntz ..........................................................

42

Figure 15. Russell with Kevin ..........................................................................

43

Figure 16. Russell with Dug.............................................................................

43

Figure 17. Ellie Lying Down Next to Carl.......................................................

44

Figure 18. Young Ellie’s Face .........................................................................

44

Figure 19. Ellie’s Full Body .............................................................................

44

Figure 20. Doctor’s Room ...............................................................................

45

Figure 21. Ellie’s Sadness ................................................................................

45

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Figure 22. Ellie Died ........................................................................................

45

Figure 23. Muntz’s Face ..................................................................................

46

Figure 24. Muntz’s Full Body ..........................................................................

46

Figure 25. Muntz with His Cane

..................................................................

46

Figure 26. Muntz and His Dog.........................................................................

46

Figure 27. The Dirigible...................................................................................

47

Figure 28. Muntz Riding the Dirigible.............................................................

47

Figure 29. Kevin in the Cage ...........................................................................

47

Figure 30. Kevin’s Face ...................................................................................

48

Figure 31. Kevin’s Full Body ..........................................................................

48

Figure 32. Kevin’s Babies ................................................................................

48

Figure 33. Kevin’s Helping ..............................................................................

49

Figure 34. Dug’s Face ......................................................................................

49

Figure 35. Dug’s Full Body .............................................................................

49

Figure 36. Dug’s Introducing ...........................................................................

50

Figure 37. Dug Begging to Carl .......................................................................

50

Figure 38. Alpha’s Face ...................................................................................

51

Figure 39. Alpha’s Full Body ..........................................................................

51

Figure 40. Beta’s Face......................................................................................

52

Figure 41. Beta’s Full Body .............................................................................

52

Figure 42. Gamma’s Face…………………………………………………….

53

Figure 43. Gamma’s Full Body........................................................................

53

Figure 44. Carl’s House After Renovating ......................................................

54

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Figure 45. The Living Room............................................................................

54

Figure 46. Carl’s House with Thousand Balloons ...........................................

54

Figure 47. Carl and Ellie Married ....................................................................

55

Figure 48. Carl Lamenting the Dead of His Wife ............................................

55

Figure 49. Carl and Russell in the Rocky Landscape ......................................

56

Figure 50. The Dirigible’s Body ......................................................................

56

Figure 51. The Mini Museum ..........................................................................

56

Figure 52. The Dinning Room .........................................................................

57

Figure 53. The Cockpit Room..........................................................................

57

Figure 54. Carl and Russell Meet with Kevin ..................................................

57

Figure 55. The Paradise Falls ...........................................................................

58

Figure 56. Russell’s Costume ..........................................................................

65

Figure 57. Charles Muntz and Carl’s Costume ................................................

66

Figure 58. The Nurses’ Costume .....................................................................

66

Figure 59. The Construction Workers’ Costume .............................................

66

Figure 60. Dog’s Costume ...............................................................................

67

Figure 61. Carl’s Make-Up ..............................................................................

67

Figure 62. Russell’s Make-Up .........................................................................

68

Figure 63. Charles Muntz’s Make-Up .............................................................

68

Figure 64. Hard Lighting..................................................................................

69

Figure 65. Soft Lighting ...................................................................................

69

Figure 66. Frontal Lighting ..............................................................................

70

Figure 67. Side Lighting ..................................................................................

70

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Figure 68. Back Lighting .................................................................................

71

Figure 69. Under Lighting................................................................................

71

Figure 70. Top Lighting ...................................................................................

72

Figure 71. Source Lighting ..............................................................................

73

Figure 72. Red Color ........................................................................................

73

Figure 73. Orange Color ..................................................................................

73

Figure 74. Dim Color .......................................................................................

74

Figure 75. Gesture Hugs and Kisses ................................................................

74

Figure 76. Angry Facial Expression.................................................................

75

Figure 77. Sadness Facial Expression ..............................................................

75

Figure 78. Happiness Facial Expression ..........................................................

75

Figure 79. Frightened Facial Expression .........................................................

76

Figure 80. Speed Motion 1 ...............................................................................

77

Figure 81. Speed Motion 2 ...............................................................................

77

Figure 82. Straight Angle .................................................................................

77

Figure 83. High Angle .....................................................................................

78

Figure 84. Low Angle ......................................................................................

78

Figure 85. Extreme Long Shot .........................................................................

79

Figure 86. Medium Long Shot .........................................................................

79

Figure 87. Long Shot .......................................................................................

79

Figure 88. Medium Shot ..................................................................................

80

Figure 89. Close-Up .........................................................................................

80

Figure 90. Medium Close-Up ..........................................................................

81

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Figure 91. Extreme Close-Up ..........................................................................

81

Figure 92. Axis of Action 1 .............................................................................

83

Figure 93. Axis of Action 2 .............................................................................

83

Figure 94. Axis of Action 3 .............................................................................

83

Figure 95. Establishing Shot 1 .........................................................................

84

Figure 96. Establishing Shot 2 .........................................................................

84

Figure 97. Establishing Shot 3 .........................................................................

84

Figure 98. Reverse Shot 1 ................................................................................

85

Figure 99. Reverse Shot 2 ................................................................................

85

Figure 100. Reestablishing Shot 1 ...................................................................

85

Figure 101. Reestablishing Shot 2 ...................................................................

85

Figure 102. Reestablishing Shot 3 ...................................................................

85

Figure 103. Reestablishing Shot 4 ...................................................................

85

Figure 104. Cross Cutting 1 .............................................................................

86

Figure 105. Cross Cutting 2 .............................................................................

86

Figure 106. Young Ellie and Carl ....................................................................

91

Figure 107. Carl Quarrelling with Russell .......................................................

93

Figure 108. Carl Debating with Construction Worker .....................................

95

Figure 109. Russell Joining the Trip to the Paradise Falls ...............................

96

Figure 110. Carl and Russell in Auditorium ....................................................

100

Figure 111. Carl, Russell and Dug sitting on Curb ..........................................

100

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SUMMARY
TUTI HARSIWI. A 320 070 073. CARL FREDRICKSEN’S STRUGGLE
FOR MAKING DREAM COME TRUE IN PETE DOCTER’S UP
MOVIE (2009) AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH.
RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND
EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA.
2011.
The major problem of this study is how struggle of Carl Fredricksen
reflected in the major character’s personality. The objective of the study is to
analyze the movie based on structural elements and to analyze struggle for
making dream come true of Carl Fredricksen based on an individual
psychological approach. This study focuses on the major character, namely
Carl.
The benefit of this study is to give additional information which can be
used by the other literature researchers who are interested in analyzing this
play. This study uses two data sources, namely primary and secondary data
source. The primary data source is the movie itself, Up by Pete Docter, while
the secondary data taken from some information needed. The method of data
collection is qualitative method.
Based on the analysis, the writer concludes that struggle for making
dream come true of Carl Fredricksen is influenced by some aspects. Carl has
goal to find the Paradise Falls as his wife’s dream. He has to control his
inferiority feeling that he can’t fulfill his wife’s dream. He is striving for
superiority, he has avoiding type, low social interest and he has creative power.
Based on An Individual Psychological aspects shown in the film, the writer
then concludes that literary work reflects the condition of people who has a
dream or goal and they struggle to get it.
Key words: Struggle, Carl Fredricksen, Individual psychological.
Consultant I

Consultant II

Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum.

Dean

Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.
NIK: 547
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Nur Hidayat, S.Pd.