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MEANING OF LOYALTY REFLECTED IN LET ME IN
MOVIE (2010) BY MATT REEVES:
AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH
Research Paper
Submitted as the Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
DUHITA DIHDAIRYA
A 320 080 218
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
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TESTIMONY
In this occasion, the researcher states that there is no work had been
submitted to get bachelor degree in any University in this research paper and as
far as the researcher concerns there is no work or opinion had been written or
published by someone else except the researcher 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 researcher's statement above, the
researcher will be fully responsible for that.
Surakarta, October 30, 2012
The writer
Duhita Dihdairya
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MOTTO
"You can have anything if you are willing to work hard to get it"
(Benjamin Franklin)
"Look deep, deep into nature, and then you
will understand everything better"
(Albert Einstein)
"Be the biggest and best in what you do"
(Writer)
"Patience is a key to make life better"
"Keep smile, spirit, and the dream comes true as you wish"
"Starting with the word Bismillah, looking for ridho of Allah SWT. Put a
smile on your face, make the world a better place"
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DEDICATION
This research paper is proudly dedicated to:
My beloved Parents
Thanks for every single strive and prayer you devote for me
My lovely family
Thanks for nice affection you have presented for me
My love, Jeje
Thanks for purity of your hearth and sweetest compassion
Beloved friends
Thanks for loyalty and support as long as we learn together
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullah,
Alhamdullilahirabil'alamin, glory to God Most High, Full of Grace and
Mercy, the Sustainer of the world that because of his blessing and guidance, the
writer finally able to finish his research paper which is entitled "How Owen's
Loyalties Keep His Lover Reflected in Let Me In Movie (2010) by Steven Conrad:
An Individual Psychological Approach" as one of the requirement for getting
bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. Praise is also given to the great messenger, peace be upon
him, glory person who gives his blessing to his masses in the next day.
In accomplishing this research paper, the writer gets much help and
guidance from others. Therefore, he would like to express his greatest gratitude to
the following people:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for approving this
research paper.
2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum., the chief of English Department who
has permitted his to write this research paper and the writer Academic
Consultant of Teacher Training and Education who have shared and given
their knowledge to the writer in mastering English.
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum. S.Pd., M.Ed., as the first consultant,
who already guided and advised patiently in correcting this research paper.
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More than millions of thanks and deeply sorry from the writer's heart for
her.
4. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum., as the second consultant who has
given her valuable advice, suggestion, as well as correction to the research
writing in order to make this research interesting to read by the readers.
5. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum., as the third examiner who already
gave a large of help and guidance for the writer.
6. All the lectures of English Department, for knowledge 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. Her greatest beloved father and mother Drs. Kushadi and Sri Hartini for
giving prayer, love, support, spirit, affection, patient, and advice so the
writer can finish the research paper and study. He will do the best.
10. Her family, her nice brother Satya Kalyana, her sister in law mbak
Shanti Citra Resmi, and Misbakhum Munir for support, cooperating,
prayer, and togetherness.
11. Her cute nieces and nephew, Kalila Althafunnisa, Ronald Fahamsyah,
Gurindo Vip Alot, and Metta Haries Maninda for always giving a little
smile.
12. For someone special, Jamaludin Khusain who always accompanies her
in every time. For motivation, guidance and hundreds of helps in her
sadness and happiness.
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13. Her dearest friends in English Department: Handa, Rini, Arsida, Inggrid,
Rezkiana, Gigih, Rutha, Yuni, Alfi, Amin, Pika, Riris, Ilham, Mitha,
Andam, Putri, Anisa, Ariz, dek Dani for laugh, beautiful memories,
prayer, support, accompanies, and for spending bad and good time
together.
14. Her best friends Handa, Mimi, Alfi, Gigih, mbak Dwi, Oryc, and for
support, prayer, accompanies, cooperation and togetherness.
15. All mates in:
"Kost Taska 7" Mimi, Putri, Ratih, Anik, Mj, Risma, Anis, Dwi,
Lisa, Vanny, Indah, Nisa, mbak faeza and the owner of the boarding
house "Ibu Umi for the kindness.
PPL Al-Islam 1 Surakarta, Juli, Sapta, Rina, Meila, Tegar, Opsian,
Budi, Nandya, Ismita, Sisca, Ade, Bima, Antok, Fajar, and Doni for
cooperation and togetherness.
Her friends in English Department especially in crews of "Broensist"
drama performance.
16. All of English Department students. Along with you is a best moment,
17. Everyone who can't be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in
finishing this report.
Finally, the writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect and still needs many improvements. Therefore, in order to make it better,
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the writer accepts advices and criticism. The last, the writer wishes this research
paper would be useful for us.
Wallahu Waliyyut Taufiq Walhidayah,
Wassalamu'alaikum Warahmatullah.
Surakarta, October 30, 2012
Duhita Dihdairya
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TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE OF TITLE ..................................................................................... i
APPROVAL ............................................................................................. ii
ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY ........................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ......................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .......................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ........................................................................... xi
TABLE OF FIGURE ............................................................................... xvii
ABSTRACT ............................................................................................. xxi
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 1
A. Background of the Study ............................................... 1
B. Previous Study .............................................................. 8
C. Problem Statement ........................................................ 8
D. Limitation of the Study .................................................. 9
E. Objectives of the Study .................................................. 9
F. Benefit of the Study ....................................................... 9
1. Theoretical Benefit .................................................. 9
2. Practical Benefit ...................................................... 9
G. Research Method ........................................................... 10
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1. Type of the Study .................................................... 10
2. Object of the Study .................................................. 10
3. Type of the Data and the Data Source ...................... 10
4. Technique of the Data Collection ............................. 11
5. Technique of the Data Analysis ................................ 12
H. Research Paper Organization ......................................... 12
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................... 13
A. Notion of Individual Psychology ................................... 13
B. Basic Principles of Individual Psychology ..................... 14
1. Inferiority Feeling .................................................... 15
2. Striving for Superiority ............................................. 15
3. Fictional Finalism ..................................................... 16
4. Style of Life .............................................................. 17
5. Social Interest ........................................................... 19
6. Creative Power ......................................................... 20
C. Basic Concept of Loyalty ................................................ 21
1. Notion of Loyalty .................................................... 21
D. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................... 21
1. Narrative Element of the Movie .............................. 22
a. Character and Characterization ........................... 22
b. Setting ................................................................ 22
c. Plot ..................................................................... 24
1) The Beginning ............................................... 24
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2) The Middle .................................................... 25
3) The End ......................................................... 25
d. Point of View ..................................................... 26
e. Theme ................................................................ 27
2. Technical Elements .................................................. 28
a. Casting ............................................................... 28
b. Mise-en-Scene .................................................... 29
1) Figure Expression and Movement ................. 29
2) Set Dressing and Props .................................. 30
3) Costume and Make-Up .................................. 30
4) Lighting ........................................................ 31
c. Cinematography ................................................. 32
1) Photographic Qualities of the Shot ................ 33
2) Framing of the Shot ....................................... 33
3) Duration of the Shot ...................................... 35
d. Sound ................................................................. 35
e. Editing ............................................................... 36
E. Theoretical Application ................................................. 38
CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .......................................... 39
A. Structural Elements of Movie ........................................ 39
1. Narrative Elements .................................................. 39
a. Characters and Characterizations ....................... 39
1) Major Character ........................................... 41
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2) Minor Characters ......................................... 50
b. Setting ............................................................... 58
1) Setting of Place ............................................ 59
2) Setting of Time ............................................ 66
c. Plot .................................................................... 67
1) The Beginning ............................................. 67
2) The Middle .................................................. 67
3) The End ....................................................... 68
d. Point of View .................................................... 68
e. Theme ............................................................... 70
2. Technical Elements .................................................. 71
a. Casting ............................................................... 71
b. Mise-en-Scene .................................................... 73
1) Set Dressing and Props ................................... 73
2) Costume and Make-Up ................................... 77
3) Lighting .......................................................... 78
4) Design ........................................................... 85
c. Cinematography ................................................. 85
1) Photographic Qualities of the Shot ................. 88
2) Framing of the Shot ....................................... 87
3) Duration of the Shot ....................................... 89
d. Sound ................................................................. 89
e. Editing ............................................................... 90
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1) Axis of Action or the 1800 Line ..................... 90
2) Establishing Shot ........................................... 91
3) A Reverse Shot .............................................. 91
4) Reestablishing Shot ........................................ 92
5) Match on Action ............................................ 93
6) Cross Cutting ................................................. 93
B. Discussion ..................................................................... 94
CHAPTER IV INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS .......... 99
A. Basic Concept of Individual Psychological Analysis ...... 99
1. Inferiority Feeling ...................................................... 99
2. Striving for Superiority ............................................... 102
3. Fictional Finalism ....................................................... 104
4. Style of Life ............................................................... 105
5. Social Interest ............................................................. 107
6. Creative power ........................................................... 109
B. Basic Concept of Loyalty ................................................ 110
1. Notion of Loyalty ....................................................... 110
C. Discussion ...................................................................... 112
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................. 116
A. Conclusion .................................................................... 116
B. Educational Implication ................................................. 117
C. Suggestion ..................................................................... 118
BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................... 119
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VIRTUAL REFERENCES ...................................................................... 120
APPENDIX .............................................................................................. 121
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TABLE OF FIGURE
Figure 1. Profile of Owen ........................................................................... 41
Figure 2. Owen has a breakfast in an apartment ......................................... 42
Figure 3. Owen when got a disruption from his friend ................................ 43
Figure 4. Owen with his friend when class break ........................................ 44
Figure 5. Owen talks with Abby ................................................................. 45
Figure 6. Owen and Abby in the Courtyard of Apartment .......................... 46
Figure 7. Profile of Abby ........................................................................... 47
Figure 8. Abby when sucks his father's blood ............................................. 48
Figure 9. Abby gives the support to Owen ................................................. 49
Figure 10. Profile of Abby's Father ............................................................ 50
Figure 11. Abby's Father Condition after Getting Serious Injury ................ 51
Figure 12. Profile of Owen's Mother .......................................................... 52
Figure 13. Profile of Police Detective ......................................................... 53
Figure 14. Profile of Virginia ..................................................................... 53
Figure 15. Profile of Larry ......................................................................... 55
Figure 16. Profile of Kenny ........................................................................ 55
Figure 17. Profile of Mr. Zoric ................................................................... 56
Figure 18. Profile of Jack ........................................................................... 57
Figure 19. Owen's Activity in the Bedroom ................................................ 58
Figure 20. Abby and Owen in the Courtyard ............................................... 60
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Figure 21. Abby and Owen in the Interior Wall .......................................... 60
Figure 22. Abby and Owen in the Living Room ......................................... 61
Figure 23. The Police Detective in the Hospital .......................................... 61
Figure 24. Abby under the Bridge .............................................................. 62
Figure 25. On the Gas Station .................................................................... 63
Figure 26. On the Forest ............................................................................ 63
Figure 27. On the Ravine ........................................................................... 64
Figure 28. In the Hospital ........................................................................... 65
Figure 29. On the Swimming Pool ............................................................. 65
Figure 30. On the Basement ....................................................................... 66
Figure 31. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 69
Figure 32. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 69
Figure 33. Owen in Monologue ................................................................... 70
Figure 34. Owen in Dialogue ..................................................................... 70
Figure 35. Props Used by Owen ................................................................. 74
Figure 36. Props Used by Abby ................................................................. 74
Figure 37. Props Used by Abby's father ..................................................... 75
Figure 38. Props Used by Policeman .......................................................... 75
Figure 39. Props Used by Virginia ............................................................. 76
Figure 40. Props Used by Owen's Bedroom ............................................... 76
Figure 41. Props Used by Abby's House .................................................... 77
Figure 42. Formal and Non Formal Costume .............................................. 78
Figure 43. Dark Lighting ............................................................................ 79
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Figure 44. Bright Lighting ......................................................................... 79
Figure 45. Frontal Lighting ........................................................................ 80
Figure 46. Side Lighting ............................................................................ 81
Figure 47. Back Lighting ........................................................................... 82
Figure 48. Under Lighting .......................................................................... 82
Figure 49. Top Lighting ............................................................................. 82
Figure 50. Back Lighting ........................................................................... 83
Figure 51. Source of Lighting .................................................................... 84
Figure 52. Color of Lighting ...................................................................... 84
Figure 53. High Lighting ............................................................................ 86
Figure 54. Soft Lighting ............................................................................. 86
Figure 55. Dark of Lighting ....................................................................... 87
Figure 56. Straight Angle ........................................................................... 87
Figure 57. High Angle ............................................................................... 87
Figure 58. Low Angle ................................................................................ 88
Figure 59. Extreme Long Shot ................................................................... 88
Figure 60. Long Shot ................................................................................. 88
Figure 61. Medium Long Shot ................................................................... 88
Figure 62. Medium Shot ............................................................................ 88
Figure 63. Medium Close Up ..................................................................... 88
Figure 64. Close Up ................................................................................... 89
Figure 65. Extreme Close Up ..................................................................... 89
Figure 66. Shot 1 ........................................................................................ 90
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Figure 67. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 68. Shot 3 ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 69. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 70. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 71. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 92
Figure 72. Shot 2 ........................................................................................ 92
Figure 73. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 92
Figure 74. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 92
Figure 75. Shot 3 ....................................................................................... 92
Figure 76. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 93
Figure 77. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 93
Figure 78. Shot 1 ....................................................................................... 93
Figure 79. Shot 2 ....................................................................................... 93
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ABSTRACT
DUHITA DIHDAIRYA, A 320 080 218. MEANING OF LOYALTY
REFLECTED IN LET ME IN MOVIE (2010) BY MATT REEVES: AN
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH, RESEARCH PAPER,
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA, 2012
The major problem of this study is to reveal how Owen's loyalties to keep
his lover reflected in Let Me In movie. The objective of this study is to analyze the
movie based on its structural elements and an individual psychological approach.
In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is
Let Me In written by Steven Conrad. The data sources consist of primary and
secondary data sources. The primary data source is Let Me In movie itself and the
secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as
the information about the director's biography, websites, and the other sources
related to the analysis like theory of individual psychological by Alfred Adler.
The method of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the
important data, arranging the data based on category of elements of literature
review, and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of data
analysis is descriptive analysis.
The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusions. First,
Matt Reeves wants to describe that love can defeat anything and he wants to
convey about hard work to achieve the purpose and never gives up is the
important thing to get our dream. Second, based on individual psychological
analysis, Matt Reeves wants to reflect that Owen's loyalties to keep his lover can
produce happiness.
Key words: Loyalty, Let Me In, Individual Psychological
