POLYGAMY IN THE DUCHESS MOVIE DIRECTED BY

SAUL DIBB (2008):

A FEMINIST APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirement

for Getting Bachelor Degree

in English department

by:

ARIF SAIFUDIN YUDISTIRA

A320060388

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2013

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APROVAL

POLYGAMY IN THE DUCHESS MOVIE DIRECTED BY SAUL DIBB (2008):

A FEMINIST APPROACH

Arranged by :

ARIF SAIFUDIN YUDISTIRA A320060388

Approved to be Examined by the Consultant Team

Consultant I Consultant II

Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, MEd. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd.

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ACCEPTANCE

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners

School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

The team of Examiners:

1. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, MEd ( )

(Chair Person)

2. Nur Hidayat, S. Pd. ( )

(Member I)

3. Drs. H. Abdillah Nugroho, M.Hum. ( )

Dean,

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si.

NIK :547

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ABSTRACT

ARIF SAIFUDIN YUDISTIRA, A.3200.060.388. POLYGAMY IN THE

DUCHESS MOVIE DIRECTED BY SAUL DIBB (2008): A FEMINIST

APPROACH.RESEARCH PAPER. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY of

SURAKARTA, 2013.

The study is proposed to analyze the polygamy in the Duchess Movie by Feminist Approach. The objectives study are: The first is to analyze the structural elements of Duchess Movie and the second is to analyze the influence of polygamy to

the main character (Georgiana) in the Duchess Movie based on the feminist approach. The study is qualitative study using The Duchess Movie as object of the study.

There are two kinds of data source: primary and secondary. The primary data source is The Duchess Movie (2008), the secondary data source are books, a script, the movie responses, the official web “the duchess movie”, and the other related to the

subject. The method of collecting data in the research is library research by summarizing, paraphrasing, and documenting the data. In analyzing the data, the

researcher employs descriptive analysis. The result of the study is as follows: first, the Duchess Movie wants to

illustrate how women are subordinate in patriarchal society and man as super

ordinate. Second, in this movie Georgiana as the major character in this movie wants

to say that women need to struggle in getting the rights in their lives, and women

rights are not given but must be struggle it for. The last is Georgiana speaking against

patriarchal system concept of women. It can be seen when she rebels against the type

of women position, role, rights, and participation.

Keyword: The Duchess Movie, Polygamy, Feminism

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MOTTO

Sekali Berarti sudah itu mati

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Dedicated to:

My family

Ayah, bunda,Bayu, Rahman, Mifta

Pengorbanan kalian tiada tara

Teman-temanku di IMM, FIGUR, KOPMA, DPM UMS

Thanks for All

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Alhamdulilahirobbil ngalamiin. This is the word said as praise to Alloh, the

Merciful and The compassionate for his protection, power, guidance, so that the

researcher could complete this research paper entitled: POLYGAMY IN THE

DUCHESS MOVIE DIRECTED BY SAUL DIBB (2008): A FEMINIST

APPROACH as part of fulfillment of the requirement for obtaining the Bachelor

Degree

The writer realizes that this paper is not perfect because he has limited

knowledge and experience. The writer also realizes that it would never be completed

without the help of the other people. Thus in this case, the writer would like to

express appreciation to those who have contributed for the completing of this paper.

In this opportunity, the writers also express his deep gratitude for the following

persons:

1. Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, MEd as his first consultant for his

invaluable and indispensable guidance in accomplishing this research paper

right from the start;

2. Nur hidayat S.Pd., as his second consultant for his kindness and other

tremendous helps as well;

3. Titis Setyabudi S.Pd, M.Hum., as the Head of English Departement;

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4. Drs. Sofyan Anif, MSi, as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and

Education;

5. And to all the many people who made this research paper possible with thanks

beyond adequate expression.

Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who want to study the

Duchess Movie and enrich the reader’s knowledge dealing with the feminist

approach. The writer realizes that the research paper is still far from being perfect.

Therefore supportive criticism and suggestion are really hoped and badly needed to

make this research paper better.

Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta,……………..2013

AS. YUDHISTIRA

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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

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

LEGITIMATION ......................................................................................................iii

ABSTRACT................................................................................................................iv

MOTTO……...…………………………………………………………………….....v

DEDICATION.…..……………………………………………………………….....vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………vii

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

LIST OF ABBREVIATION………………………………………………………xii

TABLE OF PICTURE…………………………………………………………...xiii

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

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

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

C. Problem Statement…………………………………………6

D. Research Limitation ……………………………………….6

E. Objective of the Study……………………………………...7

F. Benefit of the Study………………………………………...7

G. Research Method…………………………………………..8

H. Paper Organization………………………………………...9

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

A. Notion of Feminism………………………………………10

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B. Basic Principle of Feminism……………………………...11

1. Women Position…………………………………...11

2. Women Role………………………………………11

3. Women Right……………………………………...12

4. Women Participation……………………………...13

5. Notion of Polygamy……………………………….13

6. Kinds of Marriage…………………………………13

7. History of Polygamy………………………………14

C. Theoretical Application…………………………………...17

CHAPTER III: SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF ENGLAND

IN EIGHTEEN CENTURY………………………………..18

A. Social Aspect……………………………………………..19

B. Economical Aspect……………………………………….21

C. Educational Aspect……………………………………….22

D. Social and Technological Aspect…………………………25

E. Religious Aspect………………………………………….25

F. Cultural Aspect……………………………………………26

G. Women’s Life in the Eighteenth Century………………..29

CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.……………………………..37

A. Structural Elements……………………..………………...37

1. Character and characterization……………………37

a. Major Character…………………………………37

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(1) Georgiana……………………………………37

(2) Duke………………………………………...39

(3) Bess………………………………………….41

(4) Charles Grey………………………………...41

(5) Spencer………………………………………41

b. Minor Character……………………………………

(1) Charles J. Fox……………………………….43

(2) Sheridan…………………………………….44

(3) Heaton………………………………………45

(4) Nany………………………………………...45

2. Plot…. …………………………………………….48

a. Exposition……………………………………48

b. Middle……..…………………………………49

c. Ending ……………………………………….51

3. Setting……………………………………………..51

a. Setting of Place………………………………51

b. Setting of Time………………………………52

4. Point of View……………………………………..53

5. Theme……………………………………………..54

B. Discussion………………………………………………...76

CHAPTER V : FEMINIST ANALYSIS..…………………………………..80

A. Feminist Perspective……………………………………...80

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1.Women’s Position………………………………….80

2. Women’s Role…………………………………….81

3. Women’s Right……………………………………84

4.Women’s Participation…………………………….86

B. Polygamy…………………………………………………87

1. Polygamy is part of Marriage……………………..87

2. Un-official Polygamy……………………………..91

3. Principal of Marriage and Polygamy……………...94

C. Discussion………………………………………………...97

CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS…………………103

A. Conclusion ……………………………………………...103

B. Educational Implication..………………………………..105

C. Suggestion……………………………………………….105

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

1. TDM = The Duchess Movie

2. SK = Script Of The Duchess Movie

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TABLE OF PICTURE

1. Picture 1 Georgiana……………………………………………………………….39

2. Picture 2 Duke ……………………………………………………………………41

3. Picture 3 Bess……………………………………………………………………..42

4. Picture 4 Charles Grey…………………………………………………………….43

5. Picture 5 Lady Spencer……………………………………………………………44

6. Picture 6 Mr. Fox………………………………………………………………….45

7. Picture 7 Sheridan…………………………………………………………………46

8. Picture 8 Heaton…………………………………………………………………..47

9. Picture 9 Nany…………………………………………………………………….47

10. Picture 10 Althorp Estate England………………………………………………52

11. Picture 11 Devonshire House……………………………………………………52

12. Picture 12 Devonshire House……………………………………………………52

13. Picture 13 City of Bath…………………………………………………………..53

14. Picture 14 Shot 1…………………………………………………………………54

15. Picture 15 Shot 2…………………………………………………………………54

16. Picture 16 Duchess in conversation.......................................................................54

17. Picture 17 Duke and Duchess in Dialog…………………………………………55

18. Picture 18 Althorp Estate………………………………………………………...56

19. Picture 19 Crew Theatre, Party Clothes and Lamps…………..………………....57

20. Picture 20 Clothes, Table, Glasses and Plate……………………………………57

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21. Picture 21 Props in the Duchess Movie candle…………………………………..57

22. Picture 22 Gharry………………………………………………………………...57

23. Picture 23 Horse…………………………………………………………………58

24. Picture 24 Dog…………………………………………………………………...58

25. Picture 25 Gun…………………………………………………………………...58

26. Picture 26 Duchess and Her Style..……………………………………………...59

27. Picture 27 Duchess as the Queen of Mode…..………………………………….59

28. Picture 28 Duchess and Her Hat……….………………………………………..59

29. Picture 29 Duke and His Classic Clothes.……………………………………….60

30. Picture 30 Duke and His Classic Clothes.……………………………………….60

31. Picture 31 Charles and His Clothes…..………………………………………….60

32. Picture 32 Lady Elizabeth foster “Bess”………………………………………...61

33. Picture 33 Bright of Lighting, Georgiana in the Park …………………………...62

34. Picture 34 Bright of Lighting, Georgiana with Wig Party……………………….62

35. Picture 35 Dark lighting Duchess with Duke in Bedroom…………..…………..62

36. Picture 36 Dark lighting Georgiana and Bess in Bath……………………….......62

37. Picture 37 Hard Lighting Georgiana..……………………………………………63

38. Picture 38 Soft Lighting Charles Grey………………………………………….63

39. Picture 39 Frontal lighting Georgiana…………………………………………...63

40. Picture 40 Side Lighting Duke…………………………………………………..64

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41. Picture 41 Back Lighting Georgiana ……………………………………………64

42. Picture 42 Under Lighting.……………………………………………………...65

43. Picture 43 Top Lighting..………………………………………………………..65

44. Picture 44 Key Lights Illustration…..…………………………………………...66

45. Picture 45 Colour Illustration……………………………………………………67

46. Picture 46 Framing of the Shot. Straight on Angle….………………………….67

47. Picture 47 Framing of the Shot. High Angle…………………………………….67

48. Picture 48 Framing of the Shot Low Angle……………………………………...68

49. Picture 49 Extreme Long Shot …………………………………………………..68

50. Picture 50 Long Shot…………………………………………………………….68

51. Picture 51 Medium Long Shot…………………………………………………..68

52. Picture 52 Medium Shot…………………………………………………………68

53. Picture 53 Medium Close-up…………………………………………………….69

54. Picture 54 Close- Up……………………………………………………………..69

55. Picture 55 Extreme Close-Up………………………………………..…………..69

56. Picture 56 Axis of Action…..……………………………………………………71

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57. Picture 57 Establishing Shot. Shot 1……………………………………………..72

58. Picture 58 Establishing Shot. Shot 2……………………………………………..72

59. Picture 59 Re- Establishing Shot.Shot 1 ..……..………………………………...72

60. Picture 60 Re- Establishing Shot. Shot 2………………………………………...72

61. Picture 61 Re- Establishing Shot. Shot 3………………………………………...72

62. Picture 62 Show the Eye Line Match.1….……………………………………....72

63. Picture 63 Show the Eye Line Match.2…….…………………………………...72

64. Picture 64 Show the Eye Line Match 3…..……………………………………...74

65. Picture 65 Match on Action 2……………………………………………………74

66. Picture 66 Cross Cutting 1……………………………………………………….74

67. Picture 67 Cross Cutting 2……………………………………………………….74