FLAPPERS LIFESTYLE AS REFLECTED IN ‘THE GREAT GATSBY (2013)’ MOVIE A THESIS In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S-1 Degree Majoring American Study in English Department Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University Submitted by: SafiraAnindyaputeri 13020111130074 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DIPONEGORO UNIVERSITY SEMARANG 2016 PRONOUNCEMENT I states truthfully that this project is compiled by me without taking the results from other research in any university, in S-1, S-2, and S-3 degree and diploma. In addition, I ascertain that I do not take the material from other publications or someone’s work except for the references mentioned in the bibliography. Semarang, August 2015 SafiraAnindyaputeri ii MOTTO AND DEDICATION Nothing in the world can trouble you as much as your own thoughts. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Keep saying ‘even so’. - Marida Cruz This thesis is dedicated to myself, my family, and BayuSatryaYudha. Also, for Leonardo DiCaprio. Congratulations for winning your very first Oscar, even though it has nothing to do with the film I used for this thesis. iii APPROVAL iv VALIDATION Approved by Strata 1 Thesis Examination Committee Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University On August 2016 v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Praise be to God the Almighty who has given mercy, blessing, strength, and guidance so this thesis entitled “Flappers Lifestyle as Reflected in The Great Gatsby (2013) Movie” came to a completion. On this occassion, I would like to thank all those people who have helped me in completing this thesis. The deepest gratitude and appreciation are extended to Ms. SukarniSuryaningsih, S.S., M.Hum, who has given her continuous support, advice, and suggestions in the completion of this thesis. The writer’s gratitude also goes to following: 1. Dr. Redyanto Noor, M.Hum., as the Dean of Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University. 2. Dr. AgusSubiyanto, M.A., as the head of English Department, Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University. 3. All lecturers in the English Department, Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University. 4. My parents and my sister. Thank you for your sincere support. 5. Beloved friends from class C. 6. Friends of English Department 2011. 7. Friends of Akineko Creative Artworks. Thank you for making my college life even more colorful. 8. Last but not least, BayuSatryaYudha, who has given his support. vi I realize that this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, I will be glad to receive any constructive criticism and suggestions to make this thesis better. I expect that this thesis will be useful for readers. Semarang, 18 May 2016 SafiraAnindyaputeri vii TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE ......................................................................................................................i PRONOUNCEMENT............................................................................................. ii APPROVAL........................................................................................................... iv VALIDATION........................................................................................................ v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................... viii TABLE OF PICTURES.......................................................................................... x ABSTRACT.......................................................................................................... xii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1 1.1. Background of The Study......................................................................... 1 1.2. Purpose of The Study ............................................................................... 2 1.3. Scope of The Study .................................................................................. 2 1.4. Methods of The Study .............................................................................. 3 1.5. The Organization of The Study................................................................ 4 CHAPTER II SUMMARY OF ‘THE GREAT GATSBY (2013)’......................... 6 CHAPTER III THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK................................................ 10 3.1. Intrinsic Elements................................................................................... 10 3.1.1. Narrative Elements.......................................................................... 10 3.1.2. Cinematic Elements ........................................................................ 11 3.2. Extrinsic Elements.................................................................................. 17 3.2.1. Flapper Lifestyle as One of American Sub-culture......................... 17 3.2.2. Hedonism ........................................................................................ 21 CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 23 4.1. Intrinsic Elements................................................................................... 23 4.1.1. Narrative Elements.......................................................................... 23 4.1.2. Cinematic Elements ........................................................................ 34 4.2. Extrinsic Elements.................................................................................. 38 4.2.1. Flapper Lifestyle as One of American Sub-Culture........................ 38 viii CHAPTER V......................................................................................................... 48 CONCLUSION..................................................................................................... 48 BIBLIOGRAPHY................................................................................................. 49 ix TABLE OF PICTURES Picture 1–Different types of shot.......................................................................16 Picture 2–Long shot...........................................................................................16 Picture 3– Full shot............................................................................................17 Picture 4– Medium shot.....................................................................................17 Picture 5– Close up............................................................................................18 Picture 6– Extreme long shot............................................................................ 18 Picture 7– ¾ shot or American shot.................................................................. 19 Picture 8– Italian shot or extreme close up....................................................... 19 Picture 9– How the flappers dress.....................................................................22 Picture 10– The New Fashioned Girl................................................................ 23 Picture 11...........................................................................................................29 Picture 12...........................................................................................................29 Picture 13...........................................................................................................29 Picture 14...........................................................................................................30 Picture 15...........................................................................................................30 Picture 16...........................................................................................................30 Picture 17...........................................................................................................31 Picture 18...........................................................................................................31 Picture 19...........................................................................................................31 Picture 20...........................................................................................................32 Picture 21...........................................................................................................32 Picture 22...........................................................................................................32 Picture 23...........................................................................................................33 Picture 24...........................................................................................................33 Picture 25...........................................................................................................33 Picture 26...........................................................................................................34 Picture 27...........................................................................................................34 Picture 28...........................................................................................................34 Picture 29...........................................................................................................35 Picture 30...........................................................................................................35 Picture 31...........................................................................................................35 Picture 32...........................................................................................................35