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