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American Cultural Values As Reflected in the Character of Twilight Sparkle in Jayson Thiessen’S My Little Pony AMERICAN CULTURAL VALUES AS REFLECTED IN THE CHARACTER OF TWILIGHT SPARKLE IN JAYSON THIESSEN’S MY LITTLE PONY A FINAL PROJECT In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement For S-1 Degree in American Cultural Studies In English Department, Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University Submitted by: Theresia Sitinjak 13020115120033 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF HUMANITIES UNIVERSITAS DIPONEGORO 2019 PRONOUNCEMENT The writer honestly confirms that this final project entitled American Cultural Values as Reflected in The Character of Twilight Sparkle in Jayson Thiessen’s My Little Pony was compiled by herself without taking any results from other researchers, whether S-1, S-2, S-3 and diploma degree of any university. The writer also ascertains that she did not take any material from publications or someone else’s works except for the references which mentioned in bibliography Semarang, 21st July 2019 Theresia Sitinjak ii AMERICAN CULTURAL VALUES AS REFLECTED IN THE CHARACTER OF TWILIGHT SPARKLE IN JAYSON THIESSEN’S MY LITTLE PONY Written by: Theresia Sitinjak NIM: 130201115120033 Is approved by project advisor On 16th February, 2019 Project Advisor Prof. Dr. Nurdien H.K, M.A. NIP. 195211031980121001 The Head of the English Department Dr. Agus Subiyanto, M. A. NIP. 196408141990011001 iii VALIDATION Approved by Strata 1 Project Examination Committee Faculty of Humanity Diponegoro University th On 15 July 2019 Chair Person First Member Arido Laksono. S.S.,M.Hum. Ariya Jati, S.S.,M.A. NIP. 197507111999031002 NIP. 197802282005021001 Second Member Third Member Rifka Pratama, S.Hum.,M.A. Mitha Candria, S.S.,M.A.,M.A. NIP. 199004280115111092 NIP. 197701182009122001 iv MOTTO “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV This final project is dedicated to my beloved family, and to everyone who supports and motivates me. Thank you for your unconditional love. v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The writer expresses the highest gratitude to Father Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit who have given her strength to complete this final project entitled “American Cultural Values as Reflected in The Character of Twilight Sparkle in Jayson Thiessen’s My Little Pony”. The writer would like to thank all of the people who help and support to accomplish this project, her sincere gratitude especially goes to; 1. Dr. Nurhayati, M.Hum., as the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University; 2. Dr. Agus Subiyanto, M.A., as the Head of English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University; 3. Prof. Dr. Nurdien H.K, M.A., as her project advisor, for the patience of guidances, advices, and suggestions in completing the project; 4. All of the lecturers in English Department, especially in American Cultural Studies major, for their dedication in sharing knowledge and experiences; 5. Her beloved parents, Mr. M. Sitinjak, Mrs. Eva Silviana, Ci Jenny, Ko Sihol, Ce Keke, Ogi, Ko Ndi, Ci Fifi, Angel, Kennako, Kenzi, Yehuda and Feli for the love, trust, pray, and patience; 6. Her beloved family in Semarang, Mba Evi and Kak Jyoti, who always makes her laugh and support her every time; 7. Her lovely sister, Eunike Lana. Thank you for the love, support, tears and laugh we have been through together; vi 9. Her true friends who always support her and give good advices to her, Uti, Ocha, Lydia; 10. Her best friends who always support her in every condition, Geovani and Putri; 11. Her beloved man, William, for the love and support; 12. All members of E50 Family, for the jokes which are always brighten her day; 13. Diamond KTB, Lola, Kristin and Rina; 14. Her friends since Senior High School, Mitha, Endah, Malla, Bayu, Vicky, and Julian; 15. All Members of English Department 2015, especially class A, for the memories; 16. Her Punakawan Team in AIESEC 15/16, Kak Seleta, Imam, and Aul; 17. Her Nixon Team in EDSA 16/17, Opi, Tiktik, Deo, Ayni, Geo, Icel, Luvila, Aida, Forsa, Savira, Nabilla. The writer realize that this project is still far from perfection. Therefore, the writer will be thankful if there is any constructive criticism and suggestion to make this project better. The writer hopes this project will be useful for the readers. Semarang, 21st July 2019 Theresia Sitinjak vii TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE ................................................................................................................................... i PRONOUNCEMENT ....................................................................................................... ii APPROVAL ...................................................................................................................... iii VALIDATION ................................................................................................................. iv MOTTO AND DEDICATION ....................................................................................... v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. viii ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................................ ix 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ........................................................................... 3 2.1. Character ............................................................................................................... 3 2.2. Theory of Personal and Cultural Values ........................................................ 4 2.2.2 Individualism versus Collectivism .................................................... 4 2.2.2 Altruism versus Self-Interest ......................................................5 2.2.3 Industry versus Relaxation .........................................................6 3. RESEARCH METHOD............................................................................................. 8 4. DISCUSSION .............................................................................................................. 8 4.1 Character ................................................................................................................ 8 4.2 Theory of Personal and Cultural Values ......................................................... 9 4.2.1 Individualism .............................................................................................. 9 4.2.1.1 Life of Adventure............................................................................. 9 4.2.1.2 Feeling Sure about Myself ..................................................... 10 4.2.1.3 Having Time Alone ............................................................... 11 4.2.2 Altruism ........................................................................................................ 11 4.2.2.1 Finding Meaning of Life ....................................................... 11 4.2.2.2 Having Close Friend .............................................................. 12 4.2.2.3 Working for Society Improvement ........................................ 13 4.2.3 Industry ........................................................................................... 14 4.2.3.1 Having High Standards ......................................................... 14 4.2.3.2 Being Responsible ................................................................. 15 4.2.3.3 Being a Leader ....................................................................... 16 4.3 The Most Dominant American cultural values ....................................... 17 5. CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................ 17 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 19 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................... 21 viii Abstract My Little Pony, directed by Jayson Thiessen, is a movie which reflects American cultural values. This project aims to discuss the American cultural values as reflected in the character of Twilight Sparkle in the movie. The writer analyses the three dimension of Roy D’Andrade’s theory of American cultural values. The result of this project shows that Twilight Sparkle in My Little Pony movie has three values of the American cultural values, namely individualism, altruism, and industry. In individualism, this female character shows living in adventure, feeling sure about herself, and having time alone as the items. The second value, altruism, she shows finding meaning of life, having close friend, and working for society improvement as the items. The last value, industry, having high standards, being responsible, and being a leader is showed by Twilight Sparkle as the items. In addition, the writer finds the prominent value of all is altruism based on the evidences, the scenes, and the dialogues as proofs. Keywords: American cultural values, Individualism, Altruism, Industry, Movie. ix 1. Introduction Every nation has its own culture commonly formed by the aspects in the life of society. Tylor (1871) states that culture is the complex whole which includes customs, arts, beliefs, knowledge, morals, laws and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.
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