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AN ANALYSIS OF ETHNOCENTRISM IN DANNY BOYLE’S FILM

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

THESIS

By:

Sisilia Florida

08360187

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2014

AN ANALYSIS OF ETHNOCENTRISM IN DANNY BOYLE’S FILM

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

THESIS

By:

Sisilia Florida

08360187

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2014

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This thesis written by Sisilia Florida was approved on 6 November, 2014.

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This thesis was defended in front of the examiners of the Faculty of Teacher

Training and Education of University of Muhammadiyah Malang

and accepted as one of the requirements to achieve

Sarjana Degree in English Education

On 6 November, 2014

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ORIGINALITY DECLARATION

The undersigned:

Name : Sisilia Florida

Student ID number : 08360187

Program of Study : English Department

Faculty : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

I declare that the work presented in this thesis was carried out by my self and does not

incorporate without acknowledgement any material previously submitted for a degree or diploma

in any university. To the best of my knowledge this thesis does not contain any materials

previously publish or written by another person except where due reference is made in text.

Malang, November 6th

2014

Sisilia Florida

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MOTTO AND DEDICATION

“ HANYA LIMA MENIT, ITULAH JURUS TAWAR MENAWAR KEPADA DIRI

SENDIRI SAAT KEMALASAN, KERAGUAN, DAN RASA TAKUT MELANDA “

( ANDY ARSYIL RAHMAN PUTRA )

“ KEJARLAH MIMPIMU, YAKINKAN LANGHKAHMU, KUATKAN DOAMU, DAN

PERBANYAKLAH BERSYUKUR. INILAH WAKTUMU UNTUK MASA DEPANMU ”

(ANGGI ROSPIDIA)

DEDICATION:

I dedicated this thesis to :

My beloved grandmother, father, mother,

My beloved brother and cousins,

All of my friends.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillah, all praises to Allah SWT, the Merciful and Charitable. Because of His

guidance, blessing, and affection the writer can finish this thesis. Sholawat and salam always

praise to our prophet, Muhammad, SAW.

In the process of finishing this thesis, the wirter is not alone. There are many people who

help, pray for her, and also give her spirit, motivation, and support. So she would like to express

her deepest gratitude to :

1). Thanks to her Mr. Drs. EstuWidodo, M. Hum as her first advisor and Mrs.

RahmawatiKhadijahMaro, S.Pd. M. PEd as her second. Thanks for their suggestion,

invaluable guidance, and advice during the completion of this thesis. I do apologize if i have

many mistake during the consultation.

3). Her beloved brother, Andaru, thanks for caring, support, and pray.

4). Her cousins, Aslif, Alfian, Agung, Melly.

5). Her friends, Eka, Ana, Zaros, Decky, Dika, Rokib, Intan, Denny, Dina, Dini, Mega, Novy,

evy, aldy, eka pinky, Sarah, bella, puput, uccy, fristy, and others who cannot be mentioned

one by one.

The writer cannot reply their kindness. Hopefully Allah will reply them with the best

replied. Amin YaRobbal’alamin.

Malang, 06 November 2014

Sisilia Florida

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ i

LEGALIZATION ............................................................................................... ii

MOTTO & DEDICATION ............................................................................... iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................... iv

ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................... v

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................... vi

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study .................................................................. 1

1.2 Statement of the Problems ............................................................... 3

1.3 Purposes of the Study........................................................................ 3

1.4 Significance of the Study .................................................................. 3

1.5 Scope and Limitation ....................................................................... 5

1.6 Definition of the Key Terms ............................................................ 5

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Film ................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Element of film....................................................................... . 7

2.1.1.1 Character............................................................................... 7

2.1.1.2 Characterization..................................................................... 8

2.1.1.3 Plot........................................................................................ 9

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2.1.1.4 Setting.................................................................................... 11

2.1.1.5 Conflict.................................................................................. 11

2.1.1.6 Theme.................................................................................... 12

2.1.2 Kinds of Film ................................................................................... 13

2.1.2.1 Action Film ........................................................................... 13

2.1.2.2Adventure Film ...................................................................... 13

2.1.2.3Comedy Film ........................................................................ 14

2.1.2.4Crime Film ............................................................................. 14

2.1.2.5 Drama Film ........................................................................... 14

2.1.2.6 Epic Film ............................................................................... 15

2.1.2.7 Horror Film ........................................................................... 15

2.1.2.8 Musical/Dance Film ............................................................. 15

2.1.2.9Science-Fiction Film .............................................................. 16

2.1.2.10 War (and anti-war) Film...................................................... 16

2.2 Ethnocentrism...................................................................................... 17

2.2.1 Ethnocentrism in Religion........................................................ 18

2.2.2 Ethnocentrism in Language...................................................... 19

2.2.3 Ethnocentrism in Customs........................................................ 19

2.2.4 Impact of Ethnocentrism........................................................... 20

2.2.4.1 Positive Impact of Ethnocentrism.................................. 20

2.2.4.2 Negative Impact of Ethnocentrism................................ 21

2.2.5 How to Overcome Ethnocentrism............................................. 22

2.3 Indian Culture..................................................................................... 24

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2.4 Previous Study………………………………………………………. 25

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design................................................................................ 27

3.2 Approach ........................................................................................... 28

3.3 Research Object ................................................................................ 31

3.4 Data Collection ................................................................................. 32

3.5 Data Analysis .................................................................................... 32

CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

4.1 Findings............................................................................................... 34

4.1.1 Ethnocentrism Found in Danny Boyle’s Film Slumdog Millionaire 34

4.1.1.1 Ethnocentrism in Religion: Hindus defended their own Religion by being

hostile toward Moslems as other Religion Community ............ ….35

4.1.1.2 Ethnocentrism in Custom .......................................................... 37

4.1.1.3 Ethnocentrism in Language: Jamal Spoke English in Indian Accent which was

Disliked by English Woman ..................................................... 40

4.1.2 The Impact of Ethnocentrisms on Characters in Danny Boyle’s Film Slumdog

Millionaire.................................................................................... ............... 42

4.1.2.1 Impact of Ethnocentrism in Religion: War between Moslems and Hindus 42

4.1.2.2 Impact of Ethnocentrism in Custom: Violence such as Given Electric Curren and

Hit.......................................................................................... .................... 43

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4.1.2.3 Impact of Ethnocentrism in Language: Humiliation such as Reluctance to Speak more

with Jamal.............................................................................. ................... 44

4.2 Discussions....................................................................................................... 46

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

5.1 Conclusions ....................................................................................... 48

5.2 Suggestions ....................................................................................... 49

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