OBSESSION TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY REFLECTED IN

MARTIN SCORSESE’S HUGO CABRET MOVIE (2012):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

In English Department

Proposed By:

DEWI INDAH PURNAMI

A 320090183

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2013

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TESTIMONY

In this occasion, the writer asserts that there is no plagiarism in this

research paper. There is no other work before in this research to get

Bachelor Degree in a certain University and as far as the writer concerned

there is no opinion that has been written or published before, except the

written references which are referred in this paper and mentioned in the

bibliography.

If it is proven that there are some mistakes in this testimony, the

writer will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, 2013

DEWI INDAH PURNAMI

A 320090183

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MOTTO

Policy and goodness is the best shield. (writer)

Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid. (writer)

Jangan berhenti berusaha saat menemui kegagalan.

Kegagalan adalah cara Tuhan mengajarimu arti kesungguhan.

~ @MotivatorSuper

Dalamnya samudra masih bisa diukur, tetapi dalamnya hati

manusia tidak ada yang bisa mengukur. (writer)

Mereka itulah penghuni-penghuni surga, mereka kekal

didalamnya sebagai balasan atas apa yang telah mereka

kerjakan. (Q.S Al-Ahqaf: 14)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is prudly dedicated to:

Allah SWT. Thanks for always protecting and guiding me.

My Beloved Mother and Father. I Love you so much, thanks

your care, praying and support for me.

My beloved brother for your support

My beloved boy friend. Thanks for your prayying, support,

and advising to me.

My bveloved nephew will be

My beloved all best friend, who always accompanies me in

happiness, sadness, and all condition in my life. Thanks for

everything. I love you guys.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillah hirobbil’ alamin, praise and gratitude to the most gracious

and most merciful, Allah SWT for blessing the writer in performing this research

paper, under the title ‘’OBSESSION TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY

REFLECTED IN MARTIN SCORSESE’S HUGO CABRET MOVIE (2012):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH’’. This is the one of the requirements for

getting the bachelor degree in English Department.

The writer realizes that this research paper would never be possible

without other people’s help, so that the writer would like to espress her gratitude

and appreciation to:

1. Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si, Dean of School of Teacher Training and

Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, for approving this

research paper.

2. Dr. Phil Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd, M.Ed, the first consultant who always

gives guidance, advices, supports, corrections, and also discussion in

conducting this research paper.

3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S,M.Hum, as the Head of English Department and the

second consultant, thanks for the willingness in giving the writer suggestion

in correction about the weakness of this research paper.

4. Susiati, S.Pd, as the academic consultant.

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5. All the lecturer in English Department at Muhammadiyah University of

Surakarta, for transfering the knowledge and giving guidance.

6. Her great lovely parents, Mom (Ibu Marni) and Dad (Bapak Sutar), for the

love, patience, prayer, advice, trust, and for the best support for her.

7. Her beloved boy friend (Agus Triwahyudi), for the love, patience, prayer,

and support for her.

8. Her beloved brother Subur Riyadi , for the new relation as her brother and

togetherness at home. The joke always makes her smile and laugh.

9. Her beloved nephew Tegar, Nazwa, Reisa and Cheda, I am very happy to

your smile and laugh.

10. Her best friend, Candra, Okti, Cristine, Sulis, Amel, Rosyi, Hana, Wulan, I

will never forget the bad and good time when we have spent together.

11. Her best friend in ‘’Griya Dara’’ boarding house, Cahya, Nana 1, Nana 2,

Ekka, Pury, Helin, Hany, Ucky, Denok, for the joke – laughter and

togetherness along time in boarding house. I miss you guys.

12. Her big Family in Wonogiri,’’Pakdhe, Budhe, Om, Bulik,’’ whenever you are,

for the love and prayer to her.

13. All of patners in PPL SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Surakarta, who has been the

great friendsip ever.

14. All her friends in English Department especially Gendhis Community 2009.

15. And others which cannot be mentioned one by one, who help the writer in

finishing the research paper and for all the big supports.

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

and still needs many improvements. However, the writer hopes this research paper

will give useful significance to readers.

Wassalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb

Surakarta, 2013

Dewi Indah Purnami

A320090183

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OBSESSION TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY REFLECTED IN

MARTIN SCORSESE HUGO CABRET MOVIE (2012):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

Dewi Indah Purnami

English Department, FKIP-UMS

Jl. A. Yani Pabelan Kartasura TromolPos 1 Surakarta 57102

Telp.(0271) 717417 Fax. (0271) 715448

ABSTRACT

DEWI INDAH PURNAMI. A320090183. OBSESSION TO SOLVE THE

MYSTERY REFLECTED IN MARTIN SCORSESE HUGO CABRET

MOVIE (2012): A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH. RESEARCH

PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.

The research is proposed to analyze the obsession to solve the mystery

reflected in Hugo Cabret movie 2012 by Psychoanalytic Approach. There are two

objectives: the first is to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and

technical elements, and the second is to analyze the main character's personality

using a psychoanalytic approach. This study is a qualitative study, using Martin

Scorsese’s Hugo Cabret movie 2012 as of structural elements, and the secondary

data. The primary data source is Hugo Cabret movie which is directed by Martin

Scorsese, and the secondary data are some articles, book of literary and internet

related to the subject. The method of collecting data in this research is library

research by watching the movie, reading some related books and articles,

accessing internet, taking notes of important part, arranging, and drawing

conclusion the data. In analyzing the data, the writer employs descriptive

analysis. The outcome of the study shows that the movie is illustrates how to reach

obsession and solve the mystery. Finally, withe the spirit, hard work, and never

gives up Hugo Cabret get the fact of a hidden message mystery by Hugo’s father

automaton.

Keywords: psychoanalytic, obsession to solve the mystery

Consultant I Consultant II

Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd,M.Ed. Titis Setyabudi,S.S,M.Hum

Dean,

Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si.

NIK. 403

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TABLE OF CONTENT TITLE ........................................................................................................ i

APPROVAL .............................................................................................. ii

ACCEPTED ............................................................................................... iii

TESTIMONY ............................................................................................ iv

MOTTO ..................................................................................................... v

DEDICATION ........................................................................................... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT .......................................................................... vii

ABSTRACT ............................................................................................... x

TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................ xi

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1

A. Background of The Study .......................................... 1

B. Literature Review ....................................................... 8

C. Problem Statement ..................................................... 8

D. Limitation of The Study ............................................. 8

E. Objective of The Study .............................................. 9

F. Benefit of The Study .................................................. 9

1. Theoretical Benefit ............................................ 9

2. Practical Benefit ................................................ 9

G. Research Method ....................................................... 10

1. Type of The Study ............................................. 10

2. Objective of The Study ..................................... 10

3. Type of The Data and Data Source ................... 10

4. Technique of The Data Collection .................... 10

5. Technique of The Data Analysis ....................... 10

H. Research Paper Organization ..................................... 11

CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................ 13

A. Notion of Psychoanalytic ........................................... 13

B. Structure of Psychoanalytic ....................................... 14

1. Id .................................................................... 14

2. Ego ................................................................ 15

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3. Superego ........................................................ 15

C. Notion of Obsession ................................................... 16

D. Notion of Problem Solving ....................................... 17

E. Notion of Mystery ..................................................... 19

F. Structural Element of The Movie ............................... 20

1. Narrative Elements ............................................... 20

a. Characters and Characterization..................... 20

b. Casting ............................................................ 21

c. Plot ................................................................. 21

d. Time ............................................................... 21

e. Setting............................................................. 22

f. Theme ............................................................. 22

g. Point of View ................................................. 23

2. Technical Elements .............................................. 23

a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................ 23

b. Set Dressing and Properties ........................... 24

c. Costume .......................................................... 24

d. Make-Up......................................................... 24

e. Lighting .......................................................... 24

f. Cinematography ............................................. 27

g. Sound .............................................................. 28

CHAPTER III : SRTUCTURAL ANALYSIS ....................................... 29

A. Structural Elements .................................................... 29

1. Narrative Elements ................................................ 29

a. Character and Characterization ...................... 29

b. Setting............................................................. 40

c. Plot ................................................................. 43

d. Point of View ................................................. 47

e. Theme ............................................................. 47

2. Technical Elements ............................................... 48

a. Mise-en-Scene ................................................ 48

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b. Costume and Make-Up................................... 52

c. Lighting .......................................................... 54

d. Editing ............................................................ 60

e. Cinematography ............................................. 62

f. Casting ............................................................ 65

g. Sound .............................................................. 68

B. Discussion ................................................................ 70

CHAPTER IV : PSYCHOANALYTIC ANALYSIS ............................. 77

A. Analysis of Hugo’s Personality.................................. 77

B. Obsession of Hugo’s .................................................. 83

C. Discussion .................................................................. 87

CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .......................... 91

A. Conclusion ................................................................. 91

B. Pedagogical Implication ............................................ 91

C. Suggestion .................................................................. 92

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