US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER (2009): US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER (2009): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH.

US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN
KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER (2009):
A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

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

by:

ARINI INDRI ASTUTI
A 320 070 234

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2011
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APPROVAL

US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN
KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER (2009):
A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

by:
ARINI INDRI ASTUTI
A 320 070 234

Approved to be Examined by the Consultants Team

Consultants I

Consultants II

Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.


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Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum.

ACCEPTANCE

US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN KATHRYN
BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER (2009): A HUMANISTIC
PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
ARINI INDRI ASTUTI
A 320 070 234

Accepted an Approved by Broad of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On July 2011

Team of examiners:
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.

(Chair Person)

(

)

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum .
(Member I)

(

)

3. Drs. Abdillah Nugraha, M.Hum.
(Member II)

(

)


Dean of School Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

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

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TESTIMONY

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

Surakarta, June 2011
The Writer


Arini Indri Astuti

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MOTTO

“Success is 99 percent failure.” (Soichiro Honda)
“Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.”
(Anthony Robbins)
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, and optimist sees the
opportunity in every difficulty.” (Wiston Churchill)
“Instead of thinking about what you’re missing, try thinking about what
you have that everyone else is missing.” (Anonymous)
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another
steppingstone to greatness.” (Oprah Winfrey)

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DEDICATION


This research paper is dedicated to:
1. English Department School of Teacher
Training and Education Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta
2. My beloved mother, father and my two
sisters
3. All of my friends

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamualaikum wr.wb.
In the name of Allah SWT, the most gracious, the lord of the universe, the
merciful and compassion Alhamdulillah, thanks to Allah SWT so the researcher is
able to finish the research paper as a partial fulfillment of requirement for the
graduate degree of education. It is of His blessing and guidance that makes the
researcher finally completes her research paper. It is entitled “US ARMY’S SAFETY
AND SECURITY NEEDS REFLECTED IN KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT

LOCKER (2009): A HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH”
The researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation to
the people who have given their help in form of motivation, suggestion, information,
even criticism so that research paper in a good way. In this occasion, the researcher
gives her deepest gratitude and appreciation.
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., the Dean of School Training and Education of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed., as the first consultant who has given
her an important guidance and help in finishing this research paper.
3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum., as the second consultant who has given her an
suggestion for correcting this research paper.
4. Her beloved parents Bu Narti and Pak Supojo, for their support, prayer, care
and love.

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5. For her sisters, Bety, Novi and Mbak Aan who always give her unreached
kiss, support, prayer, care and love.
6. All of her friends especially her friends in English Department School of
Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta that

can not mentioned one by one.
7. For her lovely ride AD 2640 WH which always accompany her wherever she
goes.
8. Her Japanese inspiration songs which always keep her spirit on.
She really realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect. In order
to make this research paper better, she welcomes any comments, criticism and
suggestion. She hopes that this research paper is useful for the readers who want to
develop the English literary study.
Wassalamualaikum wr.wb.

Surakarta, June 2011
The writer

Arini Indri Astuti

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

viii

LIST OF PICTURE ............................................................................................

xi

ABSTRACT .........................................................................................................

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CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION .................................................................


1

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

1

B. Previous Study ..................................................................

7

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

7

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

8

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

8

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

8

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

9

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

10

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CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ..................................................

12

A. Psychology of Literature ...................................................

12

B. Notion of Humanistic Psychology .....................................

13

C. Hierarchy of Needs of Humanistic Psychology.................

14

D. Structural Element of the Movie .......................................

17

E. Theoretical Application .....................................................

27

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .............................................

29

A. Narrative Elements ............................................................

29

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

29

2. Casting ...........................................................................

38

3. Plot

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

39

4. Point of View .................................................................

40

5. Theme ............................................................................

42

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

42

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

41

2. Sound .............................................................................

50

3. Editing............................................................................

51

4. Cinematography.............................................................

53

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

56

CHAPTER IV : HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .............

60

A. The Hierarchy of James’ Personality ................................

60

1. Physiological Needs.......................................................

60

CHAPTER III :

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2. Safety and Security Needs .............................................

61

3. Belongingness and Love Needs .....................................

66

4. Self-Esteem Needs .........................................................

68

5. Self-Actualization Needs ...............................................

69

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

72

CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ....................................

75

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

75

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

76

BIBLIOGRAPHY ...............................................................................................

77

VIRTUAL REFERENCE...................................................................................

78

APPENDIX ..........................................................................................................

79

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LIST OF PICTURE

Picture 1. William James..................................................................................

29

Picture 2. JT Sanborn .......................................................................................

31

Picture 3. Owen Eldridge ................................................................................

33

Picture 4. Matthew Thompson .........................................................................

35

Picture 5. John Cambridge ..............................................................................

35

Picture 6. Reed ................................................................................................

36

Picture 7. Connie James ..................................................................................

37

Picture 8. Beckham .........................................................................................

37

Picture 9. The Character Looking at ...............................................................

41

Picture 10. The Character Looking in .............................................................

41

Picture 11. James as Story Teller .....................................................................

41

Picture 12. Baghdad ........................................................................................

43

Picture 13. Camp Victory.................................................................................

43

Picture 14. Side Mosque .................................................................................

44

Picture 15. UN Building...................................................................................

44

Picture 16. Outside Camp Victory ...................................................................

45

Picture 17. Desert ............................................................................................

45

Picture 18. Professor Navid’s House ..............................................................

45

Picture 19. Alley Ways ...................................................................................

46

Picture 20. Bathroom .......................................................................................

46

Picture 21. Supermarket ..................................................................................

47

Picture 22. James’ House .................................................................................

47

Picture 23. Army Costume ...............................................................................

48

Picture 24. Casual Costume .............................................................................

48

Picture 25. Day Light .......................................................................................

50

Picture 26. Night Light .....................................................................................

50

Picture 27. The Characters are in 180° line ....................................................

51

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Picture 28. The Character Looking Down ......................................................

52

Picture 29. The Character Looking at .............................................................

52

Picture 30. James Takes Cereal .......................................................................

52

Picture 31. James is Going to Checkout ..........................................................

52

Picture 32. James in Iraq .................................................................................

53

Picture 33. Connie James in USA ....................................................................

54

Picture 34. Straight on Angle ..........................................................................

54

Picture 35. Low Angle ....................................................................................

54

Picture 36. High Angle ....................................................................................

54

Picture 37. Extreme Long Shot ........................................................................

55

Picture 38. Long Shot ......................................................................................

55

Picture 39. Medium Long Shot .......................................................................

55

Picture 40. Medium Shot ................................................................................

55

Picture 41. Medium Close Up ..........................................................................

55

Picture 42. Close Up ........................................................................................

55

Picture 43. Extreme Close Up ..........................................................................

55

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ABSTRACT
Arini Indri Astuti. A 320 070 234. US ARMY’S SAFETY AND SECURITY
NEEDS REFLECTED IN KATHRYN BIGELOW’S THE HURT LOCKER
(2009):
A
HUMANISTIC
PSYCHOLOGICAL
APPROACH.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2007.
This study aims to explore the safety and security needs of major character on his
personality. The objective of the research is to analyze the movie based on its
structural elements and to analyze the major character based on psychological
perspective.
The researcher employs a qualitative method. In this method, the researcher uses two
data sources, namely primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is
the movie itself. The secondary data sources are the books about humanistic
psychology and the other sources such as internet. The method data collection is
library research and the technique of data analyzing is descriptive technique.
The result of this study shows that: firstly, the structural elements of the movie
consist of character and characterization, casting, plot, point of view, mise en scene,
sound, editing and cinematography. Secondly, the psychological analysis shows that
safety and security needs are hard to get in Iraq.
Keyword: safety and security needs, US army, bomb

First Consultant,

Second Consultant,

Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.

Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M. Hum.

Dean of FKIP UMS

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