An Analysis of The Main Character’s Conflicts in The Movie Swallow

Abstract

Every human has their own conflicts and different perspectives on handling them, which can change their mindset and shape their character. This thesis aims to determine the characteristics portrayed by the main character and describe the conflicts that the main character experiences in the movie Swallow. The writer used the characterization theory from M.J Murphy and the conflict theory proposed by William Kenney. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The result of this study shows the characteristics of the main character Hunter, who is a kind, selfless, honest, and straightforward woman. Hunter’s dark past makes her insecure, feel disregarded, and a fearful woman. These characteristics lead her to experience both internal and external conflicts in her life. The internal conflicts that Hunter feels refer to the inner struggle that Hunter experiences due to her marriage, her illness, and unresolved trauma from her past. Externally, Hunter faces conflict with people around her, with society, and with nature. It can be concluded that Hunter’s characteristics, along with her internal and external conflicts, shape her journey and influence her overall development in the movie.