CONSUMERISM AS AMERICAN LIFE STYLE IN P. J. HOGAN S CONFESSION OF SHOPAHOLIC (2009): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

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1 CONSUMERISM AS AMERICAN LIFE STYLE IN P. J. HOGAN S CONFESSION OF SHOPAHOLIC (2009): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH RESEARCH PAPER Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department by: RENI DWI ASRIRIANTI A ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2011

2 APPROVAL CONSUMERISM AS AMERICAN LIFE STYLE IN P. J. HOGAN S CONFESSION OF SHOPAHOLIC (2009): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH by: RENI DWI ASRIRIANTI A Approved to be Examined by Consultant Team Consultant I Consultant II Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. Titis Setyabudi. S. Si. ii

3 ACCEPTANCE CONSUMERISM AS AMERICAN LIFE STYLE IN P. J. HOGAN S CONFESSION OF SHOPAHOLIC: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH by RENI DWI ASRIRIANTI A Team of Examiners: Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on June 1. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. ( ) (Chair Person) 2. Titis Setyabudi, S. Si. ( ) (Secretary) 3. Dr. Phill. Dewi Chandraningrum, M. Ed ( ) (Member) Dean, Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si iii

4 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 which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in bibliography. Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, hence I will hold fully responsibility. Surakarta, June 2011 Reni Dwi A iv

5 MOTTO Ketahuilah olehmu Ketika kau menangis sekian lama dan hatimu terasa pedih. ALLAH SWT sudah menghitung air matamu. Ketika segala sesuatu menjadi tidak masuk akal dan kau merasa tertekan. ALLAH SWT dapat menenangkanmu. Ketika kau merasa sendirian dan tidak ada seorangpun yang menemanimu. ALLAH SWT selalu berada disampingmu Ketika kau mendambakan sebuah cinta sejati yang tak kunjung datang. ALLAH SWT mempunyai cinta dan kasih yang lebih besar dari segalanya dan DIA telah menetapkan seseorang yang akan menjadi pasanganmu kelak. Ketika kau merasa dikhianati dan dikecewakan. ALLAH SWT dapat menyembuhkan lukamu dan membuatmu tersenyum Gamsahabnida RDA v

6 DEDICATION This paper is dedicated to: Allah SWT, the Supreme Being; Praise to Allah SWT Dedicated to my angels who enlighten my way: Ibu & Bapak, the most precious treasures of my life, for watching me out from my first step, gamsahabnida from your daughter. Mba Didie and Adit, for my sister and brother, thanks to support me with cheers and love, gumawo from RENI. vi

7 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Assalamu alaikum Wr. Wb.. anyonghaseyo. Alhamdulillah, all praise just for Allah SWT who has given the writer a chance to present this research as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department. In presenting this paper, the writer realizes that without His blessing, it is impossible for her to finish it. The writer thanks to all people around her who have supported, guided, and helped her in completing this paper. Those people are: 1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, the Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education. 2. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, the head of English Department and her second counsultant, who has permitted her to write this research paper, 3. Drs Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum, as the first consultant who has advised and guided her during the arrangement of this research paper. vii

8 4. Mr. Titis Setyabudi, S. Si, as the second consultant who has improved the research s writing in order to make this research paper more interesting to read in correct sentences. 5. Drs. M. Thoyibi, SU., as the Academic Consultant. 6. All of English Department s lecturers in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 7. Her researher s BAPAK (bapak Suhartoyo, S.H) thanks for giving prayers, loves, support, and spirit, patience, care and all the sacrifices. 8. Her researcher s IBU (ibu Heny Purwatiningsih, S. Pd, M.Pd) the irreplaceable people in her life, for the valuable and the greatest contribution. 9. Her sisters Dian Oktawijayanti, SE (Mba Didie) thanks for your support, and share everything you have to her, and Adityo Wahyu Nurrendra for always cheers her, and accompany her when she back to home. She is very grateful has family like they are. Gamsabadnida ALLAH SWT 10. her imut laptop, for everything. Without you she can t finish this research paper even though often error, but she loves it so much. 11. Her dearly beloved in English Department Zoezhop family, Kiki thanks for their togetherness, Siwi (her friends start from one semester until now), dani adyo/ kepros (thanks for script of her movie), puput ari, wiwit, alfian (for their joke, and can make her happy as study in here), minah/ maya (her childhood friends, she hopes their best friendship forever until we die), enjoy viii

9 their friendship and keep rock their friendship, they will miss tomorrow and everyone who can t be mentioned one by one, for being her friends in her sadness and happiness. 12. All of her friends in RAPMA FM UMS: bug e (dery), cumi (trisum), and another who can t be mentioned one by one, for the support and loves. 13. Her friends in IPN Boarding house: Ella, Astro, mb.melia, mb. Iha, etc. thanks for the joke and they share their happiness together. 14. Her friends in English Department class B. 15. Everyone who can t be mentioned one by one for the spirit and support in finishing this report. The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order to make it better, the writer will accept some advice and critics. The last, the writer wishes this research paper would be useful for us. Wassalamu alaikum Wr. Wb. Surakarta, March, 2011 RDA ix

10 SUMMARY RENI DWI ASRIRIANTI. A CONSUMERISM AS AMERICAN LIFE STYLE IN P. J. HOGAN S CONFESSION OF SHOPAHOLIC: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA The major problem of this study is to reveal how consumerism as American life style are reflected in P.J. Hogan s Confession of Shopaholic. The objective of this study is to analyze the movie based on its structural elements and a sociological approach. In analysis, the writer uses qualitative method. The object of the study is Confession of Shopaholic released in 2009 in the United States. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source is Rebecca Bloomwood movie itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the primary data such as the information about the director s biography, websites, and the historical background of American in the early twenty first century. The method of the data collection are watching the movie, taking notes the important data, arranging the data based on category of elements of literature review, and the last is looking for the supporting data. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis. The outcome of the study is shown in the following conclusion. First, P.J. Hogan wants to describe that people should stay away from consumerism because this is bring bad habit for their life And people have to try stay away this habit. And the second, this movie contains many facts that reflect American life style and American role. Key words: consumerism as American life style, Rebecca Bloomwood, Sociological Consultant I Consultant II Drs Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. Titis Setyabudi, S. Si. Dean Drs. H. Sofyan Anif. M Si. x

11 TABLE OF CONTENT Page COVER... i APPROVAL... ii ACCEPTANCE. iii TESTIMONY... iv MOTTO... v DEDICATION... vi ACKNOWLEDGMENT... vi SUMMARY... ix TABLE OF CONTENT... x LIST OF FIGURE. xv CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION... 1 A. Background of the Study... 1 B. Literature Review... 8 xi

12 C. Problem Statement... 9 D. Limitation of the Study... 9 E. Objectives of the Study... 9 F. Benefit of the Study... 9 G. Research Method Type of the Study Object of the Study Type of the Data and the Data Source Technique of the Data Collection Technique of the Data Analysis H. Paper Organization CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY A. Sociology of Literature B. Perspective of Sociology of Literature C. Structural Elements of the Movie Narrative Elements a. Character and Characterization ) Casting ) Plot ) Setting xii

13 4) Point of View ) Theme Technical Elements a. Mise- en- scene ) Set Dressing and Prop ) Make- Up ) Lighting b. Cinematography ) The Range of Tonalities ) Speed of Motion ) Perspective Relations ) Framing ) Sound ) Editing D. Theoretical Approach CHAPTER III: SOCIAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICAN SOCIETY EARLY TWENTY FIRST CENTURIES A. Social Aspect B. Economic Aspect C. Political Aspect xiii

14 D. Cultural Aspect 40 E. Science and Technology F. Religious Aspect CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Analysis of Confession of Shopaholic Narrative Elements a. Character and Characterization ) Major Charater ) Minor Character b. Setting ) Setting of Place ) Setting of Time c. Plot d. Point of View e. Theme f. Casting Technical Elements a. Mise- en- scene ) Set Dressing and Props ) Costume and Make- Up xiv

15 3) Lighting b. Cinematography ) Photographical Qualities of Shot ) Framing of Shot ) The Duration of Shot c. Sounds d. Editing B. Discussion CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS A. Sociological Analysis Social Aspect Economic Aspect Political Aspect Cultural Aspect Religious Aspect Science and Technological Aspect B. Discussion CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion xv

16 B. Suggestion BIBLIOGRAPHY xvi

17 LIST OF FIGURE 1. Fig. 1. Rebecca Bloomwood Fig. 2. Luke Brandon Fig. 3. Suze Fig. 4. Derek Smeath Fig. 5. Jane and Graham Bloomwood Fig. 6. Alicia Billington Fig. 7. Receptionist of Dantay West Fig. 8. Tarkie Fig. 9. Fred Armisen Fig. 10. Haley Fig. 11. Allete Fig. 12. New York Fig. 13. Dantay West Magazine Fig. 14. Successful Saving Fig. 15. Gardening Magazine Fig. 16. Suze s Apartment Fig. 17. Miami Fig. 18. Shopaholic Anonymous Fig. 19. Rebecca s house Fig. 20. Costume xvii

18 21. Fig. 21. Shot Fig. 22. Shot Fig. 23. Rebecca in Thought Fig. 24. Rebecca and Suze in Dialogue Fig. 25. Suze s Apartment Fig. 26. Luke Brandon s Room Fig. 27. Successful Saving s Meeting Room Fig. 28. Dantay West Fig. 29. Book Store Fig. 30. Conference Fig. 31. Rebecca s house Living Room Fig. 32. Rebecca s house Dining Room Fig. 33. APA Conference Fig. 34. TV Show Fig. 35. Shopaholic Anonymous Fig. 36. Big Hall Fig. 37. Costume Fig. 38. Costume Fig. 39. Major Character Make- Up Fig. 40. Minor Character Make- Up Fig. 41. Rebecca When Dissapointed xviii

19 42. Fig. 42. Hard Lighting Fig. 43. Soft Lighting Fig. 44. Frontal Lighting Fig. 45. Side Lighting Fig. 46. Back Lighting Fig. 47. Under Lighting Fig. 48. Top Lighting Fig. 49. Source Lighting Fig. 50. Red Color Fig. 51. Orange Color Fig. 52. Outdoor Scene Fig. 53. Indoor Scene Fig. 54. Straight Angle Fig. 55. High Angle Fig. 56. Low Angle Fig. 57. Extreme Long Shot Fig. 58. Long Shot Fig. 59. Medium Long Shot Fig. 60. Medium Shot Fig. 61. Medium Close- Up Shot Fig. 62. Close- Up Shot xix

20 63. Fig. 63. Extreme Close- Up Fig. 64. Axis of Action Fig. 65. Establishing Shot Fig. 66. Establishing Shot Fig. 67. Reverse Shot Fig. 68. Reverse Shot Fig. 69. Eye Line Match Fig. 70. Dance Fig. 71. Church Fig. 72. Computer and Internet Fig. 73. Handphone xx