CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
- Background of the Research
Considering
the fact that not all people like to read books, newspapers, or novels to learn
English, there is another way to learn the language. In this era of
sophisticated technology, we can use electronic facilities such as: computer,
internet, radio, or television to support our learning the language. We cannot
deny the fact that most people are more interested in watching film or
television than reading a book. It is probably because understanding film is
easier and practical rather than read a book.
In
this study, the writer focus attention on one kind of entertainment that is
film, which its script can be seen as a literary work. It expresses and
communicates thought, feeling, and attitude toward life . Film is one of the
most important means of entertainment and education.
Arsyad
(2003: 49) A film is a motion picture, often
referred to as a movie. Film is
a sequence of
pictures in frame
in which the
sequence is presented through LCD.
As a result,
we can see
that the sequence
of picture is alive and move, movie or film is a play
that is presented and performed.
Nowadays, motion pictures or movies become the most popular
entertainment in the world, due to the modernization and the development of
technology. People prefer watching film programs on television or movies on the
theaters rather than reading literature.
Rokni
& Ataee (2014: 2) Film scenes can
offer visual portrayal
of abstract theories and
concepts taught in
management and social
sciences courses. Explaining
concepts through different film
scenes bring theories
closer to realistic
situations. Films can
also provoke good discussion, assessment
of one's values
and self if the
scenes have strong
emotional content. Cinema's
ability to create a unique experience gives it unbeatable power as a teaching
tool.
Psychologists
have argued in favor of impact of films on cognitive learning of students in
the classroom. Blasco et al. (2006) have
stated that the
use of films in
learning and teaching is crucial to provoking the reflective
processes and attitudes in the learner. Learners' ability
to retain and recall
information as well
as overall satisfaction
with the learning
experience was significantly higher
where film was
an integral part
of the learning
and teaching activities
The
film entitled the Lovely bones writer by Alice Sebold tells about Susie Salmon
of Norristown, Pennsylvania narrates a story that begins in 1973, when she was
a typical fourteen year old in a loving family to which no bad things ever
happened. That year, special things going on in her life were the beginning of
her aspirations to become a wildlife photographer, and her burgeoning romantic
feelings, seemingly reciprocated, for senior British transfer student Ray
Singh. If she was not preoccupied with these thoughts, Susie believes she would
have noticed or felt the creepiness of neighbor George Harvey, a serial killer
of females of all ages who ends up murdering her.
In
telling the story, Susie does not remember the exact method of her death or
where her body is located, which the authorities do not find but who have
evidence that Susie is most-likely dead. She died without ever getting her
first romantic kiss. Her mother, Abigail Salmon, is not dealing with her death
well, keeping her bedroom as a sealed up memorial. Her father, Jack Salmon,
cannot let go of ever finding out what happened to her, although he, along with
their two other younger children, Lindsey and Buckley, feel like they can
occasionally feel Susie's afterlife presence. Indeed, Susie, currently
in-between heaven and Earth, is looking over her family, as well as Ray.
Another neighborhood girl, Ruth Connors, who most deem weird, is also able to
feel those in the hereafter, including Susie.
However,
another young female who Susie meets in her current location tells Susie that
she must advance forward to the next step. But Susie seems somewhat determined
to try and lead those that can feel her presence to the fact of George being
her murderer, especially when his next potential victim seems to be Lindsey. If
Susie is able to let go, she may learn that she and her fellow travelers have a
higher purpose in needing to move forward.
From
the explanation above , The writer interested in analyzing the film from the
psychological aspect of George Harvey. George Harvey has significant
contribution in the story. In terms of psychology of George Harvey that
deviates make the main problem in this film. George Harvey is a Pedophilia1
, he killed some girls. After they were raped and then they were killed by him.
Pedophilia is not only in the story in novel and film, but many also in around us. in the fact ,
this problem have many victims, not only girls but boys to. Based on the
psychological and after watching the film, which reveals the condition the
writer tries Psychological Analysis on George Harvey Character in “The Lovely
Bones” Film.
- Focus of the Research
In
this study, the writer focus attention on one kind of entertainment that is
film, which its script can be seen as a literary work. It expresses and
communicates thought, feeling, and attitude toward life. Film is one of the
most important means of entertainment and education. A film is a fascinating
form of entertainment, because everything on the screen appears to be life-like
and natural. The movie characters walk and talk just as people actually do. The
rooms, houses, and street look real. The
picture does not stand still at one scene, it moves forward together.
When
people watch a movie, they can learn
about history, science, human behavior, and many other subjects of a short
period of time. Some movies can be used in the learning process to make learning
more enjoyable.
Considering
to Psychology shows us two kinds of memory system; short-term memory system and
long-term memory system. The short-term memory system is memory, which helps us
retain information for a short period of time, second and even minutes, before
losing it. The second kind is a long-term memory system. It is such information
that is kept it our memory for a long time and it leaves impressions which
remain in our memory. Based on the psychoanalysis and after watching the
film, which reveals the condition the writer tries to Psychological Analysis on George
Harvey Character in “The Lovely Bones”
Film.
- Formulation of Research
Based
on background and focus of research above the writer formulates the researcher
question as follow :
- What are the personal characteristics of the
character of George Harvey in The
Lovely Bones?
- What are the conflicts that happen to the
character George Harvey based on the psychological view?
- Objective of the Research
The
purposes of the study are as follows:
- to get a clear description of the character and
characterization of George Harvey in The
Lovely Bones.
- to get a clear illustration of George Harvey’s
conflicts from psychological point of view.
- Significance of the Research
The
result of the study is expected to be able to give the following benefits:
- The study is expected to serve as a reference for
the students, especially English Department students. After learning and reading this final project,
they will know about conflicts and problems.
- The result of the study would be useful to serve
as an alternative media, for example, by using a film or movie as a
material in teaching reading or speaking.
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