DEWI, AULIA PRASTIKA (2025) CONFLICTS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS OF MICHAEL OHER AS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE BLIND SIDE (2009) MOVIE. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang.

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Abstract

This study points out the main character of the Blind Side (2009) named Michael Oher that happened to deal with social conflicts in his environment and its revolutions. Conflict is a dispute or disturbance that arises between individuals or groups due to various factors. This study aims to identify the types of conflict faced by Michael and his methods of resolving them.
William Kenney's theory is used to classify conflict types, while David and Frank Johnson's theory is used to analyze conflict resolution strategies. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, the data collected from dialogues, monologues, and narratives from the movie script.
The results of the study highlighted the types of conflicts and how the conflicts being resolved depicted in Michael Oher as the main character of the movie. The types of conflicts including Internal conflict Man vs. Self (Michael vs. Himself), External conflict Man vs. Man (Michael vs. Opponent Team), Man vs Society (Leigh Anne vs. Friends). Furthermore, In resolving these conflicts, five approaches are found to be used by Michael and other supporting characters: problem-solving negotiation (Tuohy vs. Leigh Anne), smoothing (Michael vs. Friend), forcing or win-lose negotiation (Mother vs. Father), compromising (Leigh Anne vs. Miss Sue), and withdrawing (Michael vs. Himself). This research is expected to contribute to literary analysis, particularly in the study of conflict and character development in film.

Keywords: conflict, conflict resolution, the blind side (2009).

Dosen Pembimbing:	Muna, Nailil | nidn0606128401
Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Divisions:	Fakultas Bahasa, Sastra dan Budaya Fakultas Bahasa, Sastra dan Budaya > Mahasiswa FBSB - Skripsi Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Pustakawan 3 UNISSULA
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2025 01:38
URI:	https://repository.unissula.ac.id/id/eprint/43025

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