DOI: 10.24843/JH.2018.v22.i03.p30 ISSN: 2302-920X Jurnal Humanis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Unud Vol 22.3 Agustus 2018: 771-780 The Characters and Conflicts in Marvel Studios “Doctor Strange” Movie Ni Putu Ayu Mitha Hapsari English Department - Faculty of Arts - Udayana University [[email protected]] Abstract The title of this paper is The Characters and Conflicts in Marvel Studios “Doctor Strange” Movie. This study focuses on categorization and function of the characters in the movie and conflicts in the main character (external and internal conflicts). The data of this study were taken from a movie entitled Doctor Strange. The data were collected through documentation method. In analyzing the data, the study used qualitative method. The categorization and function were analyzed based on the theory proposed by Wellek and Warren (1955:227), supported by the theory of literature proposed by Kathleen Morner (1991:31). The conflict was analyzed based on the theory of literature proposed by Kenney (1966:5). The findings show that the categorization and function of the characters in the movie are as follows: Stephen Strange (dynamic protagonist character), Kaecilius (static antagonist character). Secondary characters are The Ancient One (static protagonist character), Mordo (static protagonist character) and Christine (dynamic protagonist character). The supporting character is Wong (static protagonist character). Then there are two types of conflicts found in this movie, internal and external conflicts. Keywords: Character, Conflict, Doctor Strange. Abstrak Judul penelitian ini adalah The Characters and Conflicts in Marvel Studios “Doctor Strange” Movie. Penelitian ini fokus pada kategori dan fungsi dari karakter dalam film dan konflik karakter utama (konflik internal dan eksternal). Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari sebuah film yang berjudul Doctor Strange. Dalam pengumpulan data, penelitian ini menggunakan metode dokumentasi dan metode kualitatif. Tulisan ini menggunakan tiga teori, untuk kategori dan fungsi dari masing-masing karakter dianalisis berdasarkan teori yang dikemukakan oleh Wellek and Warren (1955:227) dan juga didukung oleh teori yang dikemukakan oleh Kathleen Morner (1991:31). Untuk konflik karakter utama dianalisis berdasarkan teori yang dikemukakan oleh Kenney (1966:5). Hasil dari penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa kategori dan fungsi dalam karakter di film Doctor Strange sebagai berikut: Stephen Strange (dinamik protagonis karakter), Kaecilius (statis antagonis karakter). Karakter sekunder yaitu The Ancient One (statis protagonis karakter), Mordo (statis protagonis karakter), dan Christine Palmer (dinamik protagonis karakter). Karakter pendukung yaitu Wong (statis protagonist karakter). Lalu ada dua tipe dari konflik dalam film ini, yaitu internal dan eksternal konflik. Kata kunci: Karakter, Konflik, Doctor Strange. 771 DOI: 10.24843/JH.2018.v22.i03.p30 ISSN: 2302-920X Jurnal Humanis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Unud Vol 22.3 Agustus 2018: 771-780 1. Background of the Study the action. Another narrative element that Interesting literary works is important in a story is a conflict. In generally invite readers to make an literature, the conflict is an element that interpretation of the works in accordance involves a quarrel or a fight between two with their respective capabilities readers. or more people who contradict each During this time, a literary work is other. Conflict refers to person which known through written forms such as deals with life situation. It is only poetry, short stories, and novels. In situation that offers a conflict (Kenney addition, there are many interpretations 1966:19). of literary forms; they are musical poetry, illustrations, paintings, and 2. Problem of the Study movie. For movie, untold number of a) What are the categorization and literary works were filmed, well that function of the characters in the actually refers to the novel's plot, or movie “Doctor Strange”? simply inspired. Media movie can answer b) What kinds of conflict are faced by the question of how to convey the the main character in the movie message to the channel more effectively “Doctor Strange” ? than the novel. In general, movie is a social communication media formed 3. Aims of the Study from the merger of two senses, sight and a) To find out the categorization and hearing, which has a core or theme of a function of the characters in the story. Elements of fiction and elements of movie. story in general can be used by the reader b) b. To identify and describe what kind to increase their enjoyment and of conflict was faced by the main understanding of different literary pieces. character. Once students are aware that all stories have elements of character, setting, plot, 4. Research Method theme, point of view, style, and tone; The research method in this study they can be encouraged to ask themselves consists of data source, method and to identify the characteristics of each technique of collecting data, and method particular story. The more familiar they and technique of analyzing data. become with the different kinds of elements the better they will understand 4.1 Data Source and critically analyze stories. (Dr. Robert Data source is an important thing to Sweetland's Notes). support the analysis of this study. The Character may be defined as a data in this study were taken from the verbal representation of a human being movie under title “Doctor Strange” (Roberts and Jacobs, 1995: 131). produced by Marvel Studios and While Abrams (1999: 32-33) stated that distributed by Walt Disney Studios Characters are the persons represented in Motion Pictures. The movie was written a dramatic or narrative work, who are by Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson,C. interpreted by the reader as being Robert Cargill and release on October, 27 endowed with particular moral, 2016 in Indonesia. The story was very intellectual, and emotional qualities by interesting to be discussed because this inferences from what the persons say story tells about pride leading to and their distinctive ways of saying it destruction, and never gives up on in the dialogue and from what they do anything. “Doctor Strange” is a 2016 American superhero film based on the 772 DOI: 10.24843/JH.2018.v22.i03.p30 ISSN: 2302-920X Jurnal Humanis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Unud Vol 22.3 Agustus 2018: 771-780 Marvel Comics character of the same 5.1.1 Stephen Strange name, produced by Marvel Studios and Based on the theory proposed by distributed by Walt Disney Studios Wellek and Warren (1955:227), Dr. Motion Pictures. It is the fourteenth film Strange is classified as a dynamic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe character. The content that shows Dr. (MCU). Strange belongs to a dynamic character is when Dr. Strange reaches the Kamar-Taj 4.2 Method and Technique of and meets The Ancient One, then he asks Collecting Data The Ancient One whether it is true that The method used in collecting the she is the person who made Pangborn data was the documentation method. The recover fully and return to walk. The movie “Doctor Strange” was selected Ancient One responded to him but that it because it provides enough data related was not her that made Pangborn heal to the problems to be analyzed. There are again but his own body. Dr. Strange three techniques in collecting the data. greatly lowered the ability of The Firstly, downloading the movie and the Ancient One by saying how can script, and then watching the movie Pangborn heal with injuries throughout “Doctor Strange” also reading the script the C7-C8 on his spinal cord. After The movie at the same time to make a clear Ancient One heard the answer from Dr. understanding of the conversation of each Strange, she tried to explain how the cells other. Secondly, note taking and in the body can make people healed with classifying the category and function of confidence, but the results are still Dr. the characters and conflicts that found in Strange is arrogant by saying that he only the movie. wastes money into the place if he is only 4.3 Method and Technique of treated in a way of self-belief, he still Analyzing Data believes that his knowledge is still higher than The Ancient One. Until finally The The category and function of the Ancient One tries to prove that the characters and the conflict of the main science possessed by Dr. Strange is very character were analyzed. In analyzing the narrow by way of removing astral form data, descriptive – qualitative method of him from his physical form, where his was applied. Identifying first and then soul is separated from his body. It was classifying in accordance with their type done in order to prove so many things of categorization and function of the that Dr. Strange brings. Then the Ancient characters. After knowing the types of One also brings Dr. Strange to another categorization and function of the dimension and it is controlled by the characters found in the movie, then it was mind of The Ancient One. After all that analyzed based on the theory of conflicts done by The Ancient One, Dr. Strange found in the movie. changed his mindset and evidenced by 5. Analysis the conversation below (31:25 – 31:39): 5.1 The Analysis Of Characters And The Ancient One : Have you Conflicts In Marvel Studios “Doctor seen that Strange” Movie. before in a gift shop? This part consists of the analysis of the data beginning with the definition about Dr. Strange : Teach categorization and function of the Me! characters in the movie Doctor Strange. 773 DOI: 10.24843/JH.2018.v22.i03.p30 ISSN: 2302-920X Jurnal Humanis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Unud Vol 22.3 Agustus 2018: 771-780 The Ancient One : No. physical form, and Dr. Strange chased Being aware of the mighty ability after him) of The Ancient One, Dr. Strange Asks Dr. Strange : What are you him to be taught, but The Ancient refuses doing? Come on, him, she remembered his attitude; he is you're dying! very arrogant, but Dr.