THE PORTRAYAL OF GOOD CHARACTERISTICS IN AMERICAN ANIMATION FILM FROZEN (2013) AND FROZEN II (2019)

SRIDINDA SS HUTABARAT, DEWI PASKARIA SILITONGA, DESY MANULLANG, YESIKA SARAGIH (2021) THE PORTRAYAL OF GOOD CHARACTERISTICS IN AMERICAN ANIMATION FILM FROZEN (2013) AND FROZEN II (2019) , SKRIPSI, UNIVERSITAS PRIMA INDONESIA

ABSTRAK

This study aims at revealing the portrayal of good characteristics depicted by Frozen (2013) and Frozen II (2013). Besides the main data from the films, reference sources in the form of books and journals were also used for analysis. Hall’s theory of representation was applied to analyze the data gathered for this study such as dialogs and the description of scenes from the films to identify good characteristics are represented through the films as well as to understand the concept of having good characteristics. The result of analysis showed that the animation films observed in this study can represent good characters through seven values such as bravery, politeness, sacrifice, empathy, curiosity, confidence, and caring which can be perceived as fundamental elements in building character. Through this study, it expected that the findings can contribute to the development of the theory in humanities and education and it can provide better understanding to people about character building through American animated films. 

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