STRUGGLE FOR LIFE OF JOHN RAMBO IN FIRST BLOOD MOVIE:

AN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

Research Paper

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

by

RIESTY NOPITASARI NIM: A 320 040 315

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2011

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 in which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in literary review and bibliography.

Hence, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, I will hold full responsibility.

Surakarta, November 2010 The writer

Riesty Nopitasari A.320.040.315

iv MOTTO

In the name of Allah, the Most Benefit, the Most Merciful (Q.S. Al-Fatihah: 1)

Say: "Nothing shall ever happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our Maula (Lord, Helper and Protector)." And in Allah let the believers put their trust (Q.S. At-Taubah: 51)

The best motivation is self-motivation (John Rohn)

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not (Andre Gide)

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still (Lao-Tzu)

Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have, it depends solely upon what you think (Dale Carnegie)

Simplicity is the key to brilliance (Bruce Lee)

What a grand thing. What a grander thing still, to love (Victor Hugo)

v DEDICATION

This research paper is greatly dedicated to :

@ Allah SWT

@ My beloved parents,

@ My lovely brother and sister,

@ All of My family,

@ My beloved best friends, and

@My husband to be

vi ACKNOWLEDMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb

Alhamdulillahhirobil’alamiin, glory to Allah SWT, The Lord of the universe who still gives a chance to the writer to accomplish sriting this research paper. It is impossible for the writer to finish writing it without His blessing and permission.

On this opportunity, the writer would like to express her sincerest gratitude to all parties that helped her finish this research paper, they are :

1. Drs. H .Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of the faculty of Teacher Training

and Education in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

2. Titis Setiabudi, the Head of English Department who gives the

permission to the writer to make this research paper.

3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum,the first consultant who guides and

supports the writer in the of writing this research paper,

4. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, S.pd,M.Ed., the third consultant who

give support the writer and good revision ,

5. Anam Sutopo, Spd.M.Hum, the second consultant and academic

consultant who gives guidance, advice, correction, and motivation to the

writer patiently in writing this

research paper,

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6. The lecturs of English department in Muhammadiyah University of

Surakarta who teach the writer during her study,

7. Her beloved parents, mother at heaven, who give unlimited love, trust,

care, advices, and pray for her , “ you are everything in my life” ,

8. Her beloved brother and sister,Endang Dwi Astuti, Triana

Ariwibawa,Dian Irawati, Sando,

9. Her boyfriend, Galuh Wirawangsa who always gives her spirit, advices,

pray, patience, trust, care, and love, “thank you for loving me”,

10. Her best friends, Ferlia, Laras, Iche, Metha, Tika, thanks to keep our

friendship, sharing, motivation to be better and better, and keep our

friendship

11. Her rock n roll friends Retha, Shinta, aggra, c_peh,

12. Her fun friends dewi cuby, april, novi, yudhi prima, agus, pidhot,

paijo,umi, wahid rahmadani, aziz, fajar, anggar rusty, rizka, erwiek,

indras, mas cahyo, simbah, rintomy,tulus qweent,mb galuh,mb

nina,nana,mb anis,retno,

13. Her ” little funny “mutiara,twins galang n gilang, danang, vivin, adel,

ryan,

14. All her friends of G club, field work, and English Department’04,

15. Her EXS boys friend, thanks for hurting me, and

16. All of the people, whose name cannot be mentioned the one by one, thanks

for all their supports.

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The writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect.

Therefore, constructive criticism and suggestion will be expected to improve the quality of this research paper.

Wassalamualaikum, Wr.Wb

Surakarta, Maret 2011

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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

SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………….. xiii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study……………………………………………………… 1

B. Literature review ……………………………………………………………... 5

C. Problem Statement……………………………………………………………. 5

D. Limitation of the Study……………………………………………………….. 5

E. Objective of the Study………………………………………………………… 6

F. Benefit of the Study…………………………………………………………… 6

G. Research Method……………………………………………………………… 6

H. Paper Organization…………………………………………………………..... 8

x CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY

A. Notion of the Individual Psychology…………………………………………. 9

B. Basic Concept of the Individual Psychology…………………………………. 10

1. Fictional Finalism………………………………………………………… 11

2. Social Interest…………………………………………………………….. 11

3. Inferiority Feeling………………………………………………………… 12

4. Striving for Superiority…………………………………………………… 13

5. Creative Self……………………………………………………………… 14

6. Style of life……………………………………………………………….. 15

C. Structure Element of the Movie…………………………………………….... 17

D. Theoretical Application……………………………………………………….. 26

CHAPTER III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

A. Structural Elements………………………………………………………...……...27

1. Narrative Elements……………………………………...... 27

a. Character and Characterization……………………27

b. Plot…………………………………………………32

c. Setting………………………………………….. …36

d. Point of View………………………………...... 39

e. Theme……………………………………………...40

2. Technical Element…………………………………………38

a. Mise_en_Scene and design………………………...40

b. Costume……………………………………………45

c. Make Up…………………………………………...46

xi d. Lighting……………………………………………47

e. Sound………………………………………………49

f. Casting……………………………………………..49

g. Editing……………………………………………..59

B. Discussion………………………………………………………………....……….61

CHAPTER IV PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

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

1. Fictional Finalism………………………………………....65

2. Inferiority Feeling…………………………………………67

3. Striving for Superiority……………………………………68

4. Style of Life……………………………………………….70

5. Social Interest……………………………………………...71

6. Creative Power…………………………………………….73

B. Discussion………………………………………………………....75

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion…………………………………………………………77

B. Suggestion…………………………………………………………78

BIBLIOGRAPHY

VIRTUAL REFERENCE

APPENDIX

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