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THE PERSONALITY OF NINA SAYER IN DARREN ARONOFSKY’S

BLACK SWAN MOVIE (2010):

A PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

in English Department

by:

GARNIS OKTAVIANI

A 320 060 278

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2012

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M O T T OM O T T OM O T T OM O T T O

� Don’t worry about anything, pray all of something and

thanks for everything. (Dwight L.Melody)

� Don’t be careless to see of every condition. Because careless

generated the weakness, weakness generated the defeat, and

defeat generated suffering. ( Soedirman great commander )

� If there is a difficulty, there must be a way to finish it

(QA.Al-Insyiroh:6)

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DEDICATION

Whole-heartedly this research paper is dedicated to:

1. My beloved Mama (Rip’) and Papa

2. My beloved brother ms Galih

3. My cute nephew Benzema

4. My Prince Afrizal

5. And my big family

6. All my friends

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Assalammu’alikum Wr. Wb.

Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praise and gratitude only to Allah SWT, The

Almighty, The Lord, and The Most Merciful and Beneficial, who has given bless

for me to finish the research paper entitled “THE PERSONALITY OF NINA

SAYER IN DARREN ARONOFSKY’S BLACK SWAN MOVIE (2010): A

PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH” complete. Shalawat and Greetings are

presented to Prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided all man to the right way

blessed by The Almighty. There are many people who contributed in some ways

or another to the writing of this research paper. I would like to express my deepest

gratitude and it goes to the following:

1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si as Dean in school and Teacher Training

and Education at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

2. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, as the first Consultant who has given

her an important guidance and help in finishing this research paper.

3. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum. her second consultant.

4. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. Thank you so much for your

patience and for helping me to construct a good writing, Sir.

5. All the Lecturers in English Department for their guidance.

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6. My great parents, special for my beloved Mama (Rip’) you are “The

best Mother” and Papa “The most patient Dad”, thanks so much for

never ending and eternal love and care, material and immaterial

support, prayer, caress, and everything that given and will always give

to me, you are the reason her survive. Sorry for the tears her have

made. I do love you more than myself.

7. My beloved brother mas Galih, thanks for always inspiring me.

8. My Family: Aunt’s (Buk Rini, Mama Tik, Bude Ien) and my beloved

uncle “Pakde Royo”. Thank you so much for motivating me and

creating the jolly times.

9. All my cousin Dek Cilpiy, Dek Gigih and Satria (si Dedek).who

always give spirit and support.

10. My handsome boy “Afrizal”, who has given cheerful smile in my

world. Always wants to give the best for him. Who always

accompanies in the sadness and happiness in life. For supporting and

making become what should be. “Love you Ayy”

11. My best friends: Salman, Farid, Niea (Te_ez), Zahra, Yaya’, Vivi

alone Tegar (Komoo), Pepenk and ms Danie. Thanks for the time-

shared and attention and also give the truly meaning of friendship,

thanks for all your jokes! For their nice friendship!

12. All of friends in English Department ’06, who have molded beautiful

and fascinating traces on my soul during studies in this University.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE............................................................................................................ i

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

ACCEPTANC................................................................................................ iii

MOTTO.......................................................................................................... iv

DEDICATION............................................................................................... v

SUMMARY..................................................................................................... vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMEN................................................................................. vii

TABLE OF CONTEN.................................................................................... ix

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

A. Background of the Study .................................................... 1

B. Literature Review ............................................................... 6

C. Problem Statement ............................................................ 7

D. Objective of the Study ....................................................... 7

E. Benefit of the Study .......................................................... 7

F. Research Method ............................................................... 8

G. Reaserch Paper Organization ............................................... 9

CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ..................... ................................. 10

A. Notion of Psychoanalysis ................................................... 10

B. The Personality ............................................................... 10

C. Structural Elements of the Movie ........................................ 13

1. Narrative Elements of the Movie .................................... 13

a. Character and Characterization .............................. 13

b. Plot .................................................................. 14

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c. Point of View ....................................................... 15

d. Theme .............................................................. 15

2. Technical Elements of the Movie ............................... 16

a. Mise-en-scene .................................................... 19

b. Sound ............................................................... 21

c. Editing ............................................................. 23

D. Theoretical Application ................................................... 25

CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .................. ............................ 26

A. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................... 26

1. Character and Characteritation ................................... 26

2. Setting .................................................................... 30

3. Plot......................................................................... 32

4. Point of View .......................................................... 35

5. Theme .................................................................... 36

B. Technical Elements of the Movie .................................... 40

1. Mise en scene ...................................................... 40

a. Costume ...................................................... 40

b. Make-Up .................................................... 41

c. Lighting ...................................................... 42

2. Sound ............................................................... 44

3. Set Dressing and Prop ........................................ 45

4. Editting ........................................................... 45

5. Discussion ......................................................... 48

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CHAPTER IV: Psychoanalytic Discussion..................................................... 51

A. Structure of Nina Sayer’s Personality................................. 51

1. Id............................................................................ 51

2. Superego................................................................. 54

3. Ego........................................................................ 57

B. The source of Influence in Nina Sayer’s Personality........... 61

1. Ambition.................................................................... 61

2. Pressure ..................................................................... 53

C. Discussion....................................................................... 65

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION................................... 68

A. Conclusion...................................................................... 68

B. Suggestion ................................................................... 69

SYNNOPSIS ...................................................................................................... 71

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