THE REPRESENTATION OF AMERICAN DREAM IDEALS IN THE MAIN CHARACTER’S STRUGGLE IN THE FILM KING RICHARD (2021)

Rystien, Cania Mayya (2025) THE REPRESENTATION OF AMERICAN DREAM IDEALS IN THE MAIN CHARACTER’S STRUGGLE IN THE FILM KING RICHARD (2021). Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang.

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Abstract

This final project examines the representation of American Dream values in the struggle of the main character in King Richard (2021), a biographical film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. This research aims to identify the values of the American Dream displayed through Richard Williams's character and analyze how his struggle to realize this dream is represented in the film. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with primary data in the form of the script of the film King Richard (2021), and was supported by secondary data from books, journals, and previous studies. The theoretical framework referred to the concept of the American Dream as proposed by James Truslow Adams, which was further developed by several contemporary researchers. Additionally, Stuart Hall's theory of representation was used to analyze how this meaning was constructed through reflective, intentional, and constructivist approaches. The results indicated that Richard Williams' character embodies the core values of the American Dream, including individualism, hard work, realism, optimism, and the pursuit of happiness. His struggle to overcome social, economic, and racial barriers demonstrated that the American Dream encompasses not only material success but also the quest for dignity, family, and a meaningful life. In addition, the film used representational strategies to construct and reinforce cultural meanings associated with family responsibility, perseverance, and fatherly leadership, portraying the father figure as a head of household who overcame structural barriers. Keywords: American Dream, Richard Williams, Representation, King Richard (2021).

Item Type: Thesis (Undergraduate)
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PE English
Divisions: Fakultas Bahasa dan Ilmu Komunikasi
Fakultas Bahasa dan Ilmu Komunikasi > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User: Pustakawan 4 UNISSULA
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2025 06:10
URI: http://repository.unissula.ac.id/id/eprint/40513

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