This thesis focuses on Amy Elliot Dunne as the main character in Gone Girl
film. The aims of this thesis to observe the psychological problem of Amy’s character
from the concept of characterization, personality structure, anxiety, and defense
mechanism. This research employs descriptive analytical as the technique to analyze
the data with the theory of Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud and also characterization
by Petrie W. Dennis and Joseph M. Boggs. The data are collected from the narrative of
scripts and several pictures in the film.
From the analysis of this film, the writer concludes that Amy Dunne has some
genuine characterization those are; emotional, manipulative, and lack of remorse. Her
negative personality occurs because she suffers from neurotic anxiety. The antecedent
of her anxiety based on the presence of Amazing Amy book who portrayed the life of a
fictional perfect girl. Furthermore, unpleasant treatment from her parents and the
shadow of the Amazing Amy makes her unconsciously has an obsession towards the
Amazing Amy.
Based on the research findings, the writer finds that Amy's obsession motivates
her to always forces her life as perfectly as the Amazing Amy. When there is an object
that prevents her from accomplishing her obsession and causes her in discomfort
situation. Thus, she does not hesitate to act destructively to her obstacle. This action is
due to an imbalance of the three parts of Amy's personality structure. Although her ego
uses some defense mechanisms to protect against anxiety, these methods are not
enough for her to eliminate her anxiety.

SI19022

SKR BSI 19022

Perpustakaan FAH (Skripsi BSI)

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