GREG’S ENVIRONMENT FACTORS TO BE A FAVORITE STUDENT IN THOR FREUDENTHAL’S DIARY OF

A WIMPY KID MOVIE (2010): A BEHAVIORIST APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

in English Departement

by:

DESSY PERUANTI

A 3200 900 33

SCHOOL OF TEACHING TRAINING AND EDUCATIOIN

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2013

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TESTIMONY

Herewith, the researcher testifies that all of the statements and the analysis

in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous literary work which

has been proposed to obtain bachelor degree of a university. The researcher

includes the references from the experts’ opinion in this research paper. If in this

research paper is found the plagiarism in the future, the researcher will be fully

responsible to clarification.

Surakarta, May 2013

The researcher

Dessy Peruanti A320090033

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MOTTO

“With difficulty is surely ease. So when you are free nominate.”

(Q.S Al-Insyrah: 6-7)

“Where there is a will there is a way.”

(Man Jadda WaJada)

“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today, because time is everything.”

(The unknown)

“Life goes on; the past is a reflection of the experience and positive thinking.”

(F. Pratistyantoro)

“Along with the God, everything can be possible.”

(Anisa S)

“Be yourself and do the best.”

(The Researcher)

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DEDICATION

This little work is proudly dedicated to:

Her All-Knowing Allah

Her beloved mother

Her beloved father

Her sister

Her precious friends

Her self

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Alhamdulliahirobil’alamin, first and foremost, the researcher would like to

praise Allah SWT, the Almighty, the Rab of the universe and the Merciful. The

researcher can finish her research paper by His allowance and blessing. Then,

Sholawat and Salam always praise for our prophet Muhammad SAW who brings

us from the darkness to the lightness.

The researcher would also like to thank for everyone who give the

participants and support her in conducting this research paper until finish. The

researcher would like to thank to:

1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of the Faculty of School of Teacher

Training and Education for the endorsement to this research paper in

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum., as the Chief of English Department for

giving permission to conduct the research.

3. Dr. Phil Dewi Candraningrum, S.Pd., M.Ed., as the first consultant who

has patiently and kindly guided, given additional idea, advice, correction,

and helped her from the beginning up until the complete of this research

paper.

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4. Siti Fatimah, S.Pd., M.Hum., as the second consultant who have guided

and advised her in writing the research paper and as the academic

consultant for great help and guidance.

5. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum., for being good examiner in order to

make the research paper better.

6. All lecturers at English Department of Muhammadiyah University of

Surakarta for useful knowledge and wisdom.

7. Her beloved parents. To her mother and father, thanks very much for

unlimited love, prayer, support, patience, care and everything.

8. Her lovely sister Septiana Fajar, thanks for bringing many love, prayer,

support, care, cheers and helps.

9. Her big family in Purwodadi, thanks for love, prayer, support, cheers and

care.

10. Her friends, alumni of SMAN 1 Grobogan ’09 Navi’, Yuni, Dwi Ria,

Avid, Kak Endro, Lida, Eka Yuana, Herwati, Angga, Jaya, Jajang, thanks

for togetherness and inspire the writer to do the best.

11. Her precious friends in Wisma Ari boarding house, Anisa, Windi, Aini,

Nana, Dian, Dek Ela, Nenek Evry, Mbak Mimi, Eren, Riris, Linda, Mbak

Wiwit, Binti, Kiki, Yintia, Ana, Encik, Eka, Nina, mbak Lela, Andra,

Zidni, Iin, Umi, Dias, etc. Thanks to all of you for meaningful, prayer,

lovely friendship, cares, supports, and togetherness.

12. Her amazing seniors, mas Tyan, mas Bika, mas Eko, mbak Tipen, mbak

Rossy, mbak Anes, mbak Titik, mbak Irna, mbak Sukma, mbak Ira, mbak

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Puput, mbak Vita, mbak Yuli, mbak Erma, mb Fajar, mbak Ririn etc for

all loves, prayer, helps, suggestions, supports, and kindness.

13. Her charming friends in English Department ‘09, especially class A,

Anisa, Heni, Ika CT, Fista, Ami, Impian, Wahyu, Kak Tri, Eni, Tia,

Endah, Ima, Triyono, Amir, Indra, Dwi, Fitri, Rio, Novi, Burhan, Galih,

Tina, Naning, Nia, Devi, Elis, etc. Thanks to all of you for all supports and

kindness.

14. Her teachers, friends and students of PPL SMP Muhammadiyah 1

Kartasura 2012, thanks for togetherness and kindness.

15. Almamater of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

16. Smart Private Course Colomadu thanks to support and kindness.

17. Her students in Pestima Al-Ihsan, Jajar, Surakarta.

18. People that like this movie.

19. Everyone who reads this research paper.

20. All of the people who help the researcher in finishing the research who

always gives his support, pray, and motivation, that cannot be mentioned

one by one.

Finally the researcher is aware that this research paper still far from being

perfect. Therefore, the researcher accepts the suggestion and criticism for better

improvement of the research. The researcher hopes this will be useful for

everyone who read.

Surakarta, May 2013 The researcher

Dessy Peruanti A320090033

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................................... iii

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENT .......................................................................... x

INDEX PICTURES ................................................................................ xiii

ABSTRACT ............................................................................................. xviii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY

A. Notion of Behaviorism .................................................. 13

B. Basics Assumption of Behaviorism ................................ 14

C. Environmental Factors Influences Behavior. .................. 17

D. Structural Elements of the Movie .................................. 20

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

a. Character and Characterization ........................... 20

b. Setting ................................................................ 20

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

d. Point of View ..................................................... 22

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e. Theme ................................................................ 22

2. Technical Elements of the Movie ............................. 23

a. Casting ............................................................... 23

b. Mise-en-Scene .................................................... 23

c. Cinematography ................................................. 27

d. Sound ................................................................. 30

e. Symbol ............................................................... 31

F. Theoretical Application .................................................. 31

CHAPTER III: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

A. Structural Elements ....................................................... 33

1. Narrative Elements ................................................... 33

a. Character and Characterization ........................... 33

b. Setting ................................................................ 58

c. Plot ..................................................................... 74

d. Point of View ..................................................... 81

e. Theme ................................................................ 83

2. Technical Elements of the Movie ............................. 85

a. Casting ............................................................... 85

b. Mise-en-Scene .................................................... 87

c. Cinematography ................................................. 102

d. Sound ................................................................. 107

e. Symbol ............................................................... 109

B. Discussion ..................................................................... 111

CHAPTER IV: BEHAVIORIST ANALYSIS

A. Behaviorist Analysis ..................................................... 115

1. Family Factor ........................................................... 115

2. Peer Factor ............................................................... 120

3. School or Education Factor ...................................... 124

4. Community or Society Factor ................................... 127

B. Discussion ..................................................................... 129

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CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion .................................................................... 132

B. Educational Implication .................................................. 133

C. Suggestion ..................................................................... 133

BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................... 136

VIRTUAL REFERENCE ....................................................................... 137

APPENDIX ............................................................................................. 138

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INDEX PICTURES Fig.1: Greg ................................................................................................ 34

Fig.2: Rowley ............................................................................................ 38

Fig.3: Rodrick ........................................................................................... 41

Fig.4: Angie .............................................................................................. 44

Fig.5: Fregley ........................................................................................... 47

Fig.6: Chirag ............................................................................................. 48

Fig.7: Susan .............................................................................................. 50

Fig.8: Frank .............................................................................................. 52

Fig.9: About Manny .................................................................................. 54

Fig.10: Manny .......................................................................................... 54

Fig.11: Patty ............................................................................................. 56

Fig.12: First Page’s of Greg’s Diary .......................................................... 58

Fig.13: A Greg’s Clock ............................................................................. 60

Fig.14: Autumn Season ............................................................................. 61

Fig.15: Winter Season ............................................................................... 61

Fig.16: Christmas ...................................................................................... 61

Fig.17: Rainy Season ................................................................................ 62

Fig.18: The Second Winter ....................................................................... 62

Fig.19: Audition in Spring Season ............................................................. 63

Fig.20: Greg’s House ................................................................................ 64

Fig.21: Greg gets up. ................................................................................. 64

Fig.22: Greg hides from Rodrick. .............................................................. 64

Fig.23: Greg draws the cartoon. ................................................................ 65

Fig. 24: Greg writes his diary. ................................................................... 65

Fig. 25: Greg & his family are having breakfast. ....................................... 65

Fig.26: Greg & His Family ........................................................................ 65

Fig.27: Greg shares with his mother. ......................................................... 65

Fig.28: Rodrick sleeps. .............................................................................. 66

Fig.29: Rodrick’s Yearbook ...................................................................... 66

Fig.30: Rodrick rehearsals music with his band. ........................................ 66

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Fig.31: Greg frights Manny. ...................................................................... 66

Fig.32: Greg lifts Manny. .......................................................................... 66

Fig.33: Greg fights with Rodrick. .............................................................. 66

Fig.34: Greg cleans the toilet’s floor. ........................................................ 66

Fig.35: Westmore Middle School .............................................................. 67

Fig.36: Greg meets other friends. .............................................................. 67

Fig.37: The Lockers .................................................................................. 67

Fig.38: Greg & Rowley’s Classroom ......................................................... 68

Fig.39: Greg sits beside Rowley. ............................................................... 68

Fig.40: Westmore Middle School’s Outdoor Field .................................... 68

Fig.41: Greg & Rowley hide. .................................................................... 68

Fig.42: Greg & Rowley meet Angie. ......................................................... 68

Fig.43: The Rotten Cheese on the Basketball Field. ................................... 69

Fig.44: Wrestling Class ............................................................................. 69

Fig.45: Greg & His Mother ....................................................................... 69

Fig.46: Dance’s Event ............................................................................... 69

Fig.47: Westmore Middle School’s Cafeteria ............................................ 70

Fig.48: Greg & Rowley sit in the cafeteria’s floor. .................................... 70

Fig.49: Mr. Winsky’s Room ...................................................................... 70

Fig.50: Cooking Class ............................................................................... 70

Fig.51: Westmore Middle School’s Auditorium for Audition .................... 71

Fig.52: Westmore Middle School’s Auditorium for Performance .............. 71

Fig.53: The Road When Autumn ............................................................... 71

Fig.54: Greg & Rowley make snowball in winter. ..................................... 71

Fig.55: The Road When Winter ................................................................ 71

Fig.56: Front of Greg’s Neighbor .............................................................. 72

Fig.57: The Road in Halloween Night ....................................................... 72

Fig.58: The House of Greg’s Grandmother ............................................... 72

Fig.59: The Devil Worshiper Woods ......................................................... 72

Fig.60: Fregley in the Devil Worshiper Woods ......................................... 72

Fig.61: The Road ...................................................................................... 72

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Fig.62: Mrs. Irvine’s House ...................................................................... 72

Fig.63: The Hole in Front of Mrs. Irvine ................................................... 73

Fig.64: The Kindergarten School ............................................................... 73

Fig.65: Rowley’s Bed Room ..................................................................... 73

Fig.66: Rowley’s Garden .......................................................................... 73

Fig.67: Front of Rowley’s House .............................................................. 73

Fig.68: Rowley’s Dining Room ................................................................. 74

Fig.69: Fregley’s House ............................................................................ 74

Fig.70: Fregley’s Bed Room ..................................................................... 74

Fig.71: Fregley’s Bathroom ...................................................................... 74

Fig.72: Rodrick wakes up Greg. ................................................................ 75

Fig.73: Greg’s parents wake up. ................................................................ 75

Fig.74: Greg holds a diary. ........................................................................ 76

Fig.75: Greg’s Single Bed ......................................................................... 88

Fig.76: The Chicken Picture ...................................................................... 88

Fig.77: The Refrigerator ............................................................................ 88

Fig.78: Rodrick’s Table ............................................................................ 89

Fig.79: The Luggage Rack ........................................................................ 89

Fig.80: The Locker ................................................................................... 89

Fig.81: The Blackboard and the Seat ......................................................... 90

Fig.82: The Spectator Sport’s Seat ............................................................ 90

Fig.83: The Basketball’s Ring ................................................................... 90

Fig.84: The Dining Table .......................................................................... 90

Fig.85: The Bench ..................................................................................... 91

Fig.86: Rowley’s Curtain .......................................................................... 91

Fig.87: The Garden of Rowley’s House .................................................... 91

Fig.88: Ghost’s Sculptures ........................................................................ 92

Fig.89: The Stone ...................................................................................... 92

Fig.90: Mr. Winsky’s Table ...................................................................... 92

Fig.91: The Gas Stove ............................................................................... 92

Fig.92: Fregley’s Table-Lamp ................................................................... 93

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Fig.93: The Bathing Tub ........................................................................... 93

Fig.94: The Stage ...................................................................................... 93

Fig.95: The Music Instrument ................................................................... 94

Fig.96: The Discharge Lamp ..................................................................... 94

Fig.97: The Fence of Mrs. Irvine House .................................................... 94

Fig.98: The Gliding Toy ............................................................................ 94

Fig.99: Simple Costume ............................................................................ 95

Fig.100: Uniform Costume ........................................................................ 96

Fig.101: Halloween Costume .................................................................... 96

Fig.102: Winter Season Costume .............................................................. 96

Fig.103: Rainy Season Costume ................................................................ 97

Fig.104: Tree’s Costume ........................................................................... 97

Fig.105: Mother and Son Dance’s Costume .............................................. 97

Fig.106: Hard Lighting ............................................................................. 98

Fig.107: Soft Lighting ............................................................................... 98

Fig.108: Frontal Lighting .......................................................................... 99

Fig.109: Side Lighting .............................................................................. 100

Fig.110: Back Lighting ............................................................................. 100

Fig.111: Under Lighting ............................................................................ 100

Fig.112: Top Lighting ............................................................................... 101

Fig.113: Key Light .................................................................................... 101

Fig.114: Fill Light ..................................................................................... 102

Fig.115: Multicolor ................................................................................... 102

Fig.116: Orange Color .............................................................................. 102

Fig.117: The Good Image and Lighting ..................................................... 103

Fig.118: Straight on Angle ........................................................................ 104

Fig.119: High Angle ................................................................................. 104

Fig.120: Low Angle .................................................................................. 104

Fig.121: Extreme Long Shot ..................................................................... 105

Fig.122: Long Shot ................................................................................... 105

Fig.123: Medium Long Shot ..................................................................... 105

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Fig.124: Medium Shot .............................................................................. 106

Fig.125: Medium Close Up ....................................................................... 106

Fig.126: Close Up ..................................................................................... 106

Fig.127: Extreme Long Shot ..................................................................... 106

Fig.128: The Owl ...................................................................................... 110

Fig.129: Angie with Her Camera ............................................................... 110

Fig.130: Rodrick with His Eyeliner ........................................................... 110

Fig.131: The Pumpkin for Halloween ....................................................... 111

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ABSTRACT

DESSY PERUANTI, A320090033, GREG’S ENVIRONMENT FACTORS TO BE A FAVORITE STUDENT IN THOR FREUDENTHAL’S DIARY OF A WIMPY KID MOVIE (2010): A BEHAVIORIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2013.

The major problem in this research paper is to describe how Greg’s environment factors to be a favorite student reflected in Thor Freudenthal’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie (2010) are. The purposes of this research paper are to analyze Greg’s environment factors to be a favorite student in Thor Freudenthal’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie (2010) based on the structural element of the movie and based on the behaviorist approach.

The object study is Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie (2010) by Thor Freudenthal. It is used in behaviorist approach. In analyzing this study, the researcher uses qualitative research and behaviorist approach. The primary data source of this research is Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie (2010) by Thor Freudenthal and produced by 20th Century Fox Pictures. The secondary data sources are books and the other sources that support the analysis.

Having analyzed this research paper, the researcher presents two conclusions. First, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie is a live action movie produced in 2010 and directed by Thor Freudenthal. All of the structural elements of the movie have the best connection to each other. This movie is suitable to be watched by all ages, because best friend is part of a person’s life. Second, the issue of this research paper is reflected in all behaviorist aspects. Greg’s environment factors to be a favorite student, like from family, peers, school or education, and society or community. The big influence of environment factors come from school or educational environment by the existence of rotten cheese and from the society or community environment, namely the naughty boys. Greg is to be a favorite student, even is not thought by him before and he is listed in his middle school’s yearbook as the cutest friend category with Rowley. Keywords: Environment Factors, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Behaviorist.