THE STRUGGLE OF MAFIA FAMILY IN MAINTAINING PROSPERITY IN THE GODFATHER (1972) A THESIS In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Bachelor Degree Majoring in American Cultural Studies in English Department Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University Submitted by RIZQI YULIAWATI 13020112130029 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DIPONEGORO UNIVERSITY SEMARANG 2019 i PRONOUNCEMENT The writer honestly confirms that she compiles this thesis entitled “The Struggle of Mafia Family in Maintaining Glory in The Godfather (1972)” by herself and without taking any results from other researchers in S-1, S-2, S-3 and in diploma degree of any university. The writer ascertains also that she does not quote any material from other publications or someone’s paper except from the references mentioned. Semarang, September 2019 Rizqi Yuliawati ii MOTTO AND DEDICATION َفإِ َّن َم َع ا ْلعُ ْس ِر يُ ْس ًرا . إِ َّن َم َع ا ْلعُ ْس ِر يُ ْس ًرا “So verily with the hardship there is relief, verily with the hardship there is relief.” Q.S. Al - Insyirah (94) : 5-6 “Never explain yourself to anyone, because the one who likes you would not need it, and the one who hates you would not believe it.” Ali bin Abi Thalib “The reality is: sometimes you lose. And you’re never too good to lose. You’re never too big to lose. You’re never too smart to lose. It happens.” Beyonce This thesis is proudly presented to my beloved family and friends. Thank you for supporting me endlessly and giving me so much love. I am forever grateful and I will treasure it all my life. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulillahi rabbil ‘alamin, the writer expresses her highest gratitude to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala as thesis entitled “The Struggle of Mafia Family in Maintaining Prosperity in The Godfather (1972)” would not have been possible without His permission. All praises to Him for blessing, love, opportunity, strength, and mercy so that this thesis might come to completion. The writer presents her sincere appreciation to her thesis advisor Prof. Dr. Nurdien H K, M.A. for his constant guidance and advices throughout the long process of thesis arrangement. In this valuable chance, the writer would like to thank these following people who have given her great contribution: 1. Dr. Nurhayati, M.Hum as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University. 2. Dr. Agus Subiyanto, M.A. as the Head of English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University. 3. All of the lecturers in English Department, especially in American Studies section, who have shared their knowledge, experience, and motivation. Those are truly precious things the writer could get in the college days. 4. The writer’s parents, Mr. Musta’in and Mrs. Fauzah, who are willing to give their pray, support and love endlessly. These two people are the ones who really know the writer’s struggle in doing this thesis yet they are never too sick iv to strengthen her. the writer is beyond grateful that her parents trust her to be able to finish the work. 5. The writer’s sister, Rizqi Rahmawati, and cousin Amalia, who helped a lot from the very start until the end. The writer thanks them for giving moral support and watching over her in every progress with this thesis. 6. The writer’s since- junior- school- best friends; Nandia, Putri, Agnien, Ferizka, Winnie. They are the real best of the best friends the writer could get from God. They are one of the sources of strength who always motivate the writer to be better in life. 7. The writer’s family in Wisma Kurnia; Alif, Dewi, Noor, Ayu, Ninda, Nabila, Irma, Tasya, Noviea, Mela, and Alifia. The writer is beyond grateful to have them in her life. Starting as boarding house neighbors, they give so many great things to the writer. The writer is sincerely thanking them for being there when apparently nothing went right, for lending shoulder when life gets tiring. Finally, the writer acknowledges that this thesis is still far from perfect. Therefore, any suggestion and critic is very welcome to make it better. The writer hopes that this writing can be helpful to English Department students in the later years. v TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE ....................................................................................................................... i PRONOUNCEMENT ............................................................................................. ii MOTTO AND DEDICATION .............................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................... vi LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................. ix LIST OF PICTURES .............................................................................................. x ABSTRAK ........................................................................................................... xiii CHAPTER I ............................................................................................................ 1 1. 1 Background of the Study .............................................................................. 1 1. 2 Purposes of the Study ................................................................................... 4 1. 3 Scope of the study ........................................................................................ 4 1. 4 Method of the Study ..................................................................................... 4 1. 4. 1. Method of Research ............................................................................. 4 1. 4. 2. Method of Approach ............................................................................ 5 1. 5 Organization of the Writing ......................................................................... 5 CHAPTER II ........................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER III ....................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Intrinsic Aspects .......................................................................................... 10 3.1.1 Narrative Aspect ................................................................................... 10 3.1.1.1 Theme ................................................................................................ 10 3.1.1.2 Plot ..................................................................................................... 11 3.1.1.3 Character ............................................................................................ 12 3.1.1.4 Setting ................................................................................................ 12 3.1.2 Cinematographic Aspect .......................................................................... 13 3.1.2.1 Camera Distance (Shot) ..................................................................... 14 3.1.2.2 Mise-En-Scene ................................................................................... 17 3.2 Extrinsic Aspects ......................................................................................... 17 3.2.1 History of Italian Immigrants in The United States .............................. 18 vi 3.2.2 Economically Determined Power and the Social Order ....................... 21 3.2.3 Determination of Class-Situation by Market-Situation ........................ 22 CHAPTER IV ....................................................................................................... 26 4.1 Intrinsic Aspects .......................................................................................... 26 4.1.1 Theme ................................................................................................... 26 4.1.2 Plot ........................................................................................................ 27 4.1.3 Character ............................................................................................... 29 4.1.3.1 Major Characters................................................................................ 29 4.1.3.1.1 Vito Corleone .................................................................................. 29 4.1.3.1.2 Michael Corleone ............................................................................ 29 4.1.3.2 Minor Character ................................................................................. 30 4.1.3.2.1 Santino Corleone............................................................................. 30 4.1.3.2.2 Fredo Corleone ............................................................................... 30 4.1.3.2.3 Connie Corleone ............................................................................. 30 4.1.3.2.4 Carmella Corleone .......................................................................... 30 4.1.3.2.5 Tom Hagen ..................................................................................... 31 4.1.3.2.6 Kay Adams ..................................................................................... 31 4.1.3.2.7 Luca Brasi ....................................................................................... 31 4.1.3.2.8 Clemenza ........................................................................................ 31 4.1.3.2.9 Tessio .............................................................................................. 31 4.1.3.2.10 Don Barzini