BRIGHT
Vol 3, No 2 (2020)

Boromir’s Defense Mechanism In Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring

Sukma Eka Satya Ginalih (Universitas Komputer Indonesia)
Nungki Heriyati (Universitas Komputer Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2020

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze Boromir’s defense mechanism and his characterization. This research applies several theory and method which encompasses characterization, psychoanalysis, and defense mechanisms. It is also aims to examine the types of defense mechanism used by the character. Data are collected from scenes of the film, dialogues, gestures, responses and facial expressions of the character. The field of the study are around the scene of the films of which the character appeared. Some limited history are also studied, collected from the film and biography from other sources. The result of the research shows that the character is considered as a representation of psychological state of human being. It shows the way human defend him/herself when facing problem. In the analysis, the character uses several defense mechanisms which is Reaction formation, Denial, and Displacement that made the character resist the tempation to harm his companion and being reckless.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bright

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

BRIGHT is a journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature. It is published twice a year in the months of January and July. it presents articles on analysis studies, application of theories, research reports, materials development and reviews in the area of English language ...