Case Grammar in The Movie "The Gentlemen" Based On The Perspective of Charles J. Fillmore
Case Grammar in The Movie "The Gentlemen" Based On The Perspective of Charles J. Fillmore
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classifying semantics of verbs (Herlambang, The primary data source in this research is
2019); and (3) Cahyadi focused the types of the dialogue in the form of sentences in the
semantic roles and semantic structures along movie “The Gentlemen” directed by Guy
with the types of verbs based on case research in Ritchie. The movie was released in Indonesia on
a short story entitled The Minister's Black Veil February 15, 2020 and had a duration of 1 hour
(Cahyadi, 2013). 53 minutes. The secondary data sources are
Based on the explanation of the previous books and journal article discussed on case
research above, researchers found that there are grammar based on the perspective of Charles J.
differences and similarities with current Fillmore. The data collection technique uses the
research. The similarity between previous watching technique (Margolis & Pauwels, 2011)
studies and current research lies in the approach and note-taking technique (Seliger & Shohamy,
or research analysis instrument used, namely the 2013). Data validation techniques through stages
Charles J. Fillmore’s case grammar theory. The of increasing persistence (Girija, 2003),
difference between previous studies and current triangulation (Egbert & Baker, 2019), and
research is that lies in the object being studied. discussion (Merriam & Grenier, 2019). Data
The present research uses the object of the movie analysis refers to the Miles and Huberman
"The Gentlemen" and specifically discusses case model through the stages: data reduction; data
grammar in English. exposure; and drawing conclusions (Miles et al.,
Based on the above similarities and 2018).
differences, the current position of researchers is
to adjust the research on case grammar based on RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
the perspective of Charles J. Fillmore,
specifically on case grammar in English. Examining a correlation between
Therefore, the specific objective of this research semantics and syntax in a sentence cannot be
is to identify the propositions in the movie “The derived from the Charles J. Fillmore’s case
Gentlemen” directed by Guy Ritchie based on grammar theory (Shibatani & Thompson, 1996).
Charles J. Fillmore's case grammar theory. Fillmore said that the basic sentence structure
which is nothing but a deep structure consists of
METHODS two constituents, namely propositions and
modalities (Rauh, 2010). The proposition
This research is included in modern containing in the movie “The Gentlemen” based
linguistic studies, namely case grammar. This on Charles J. Fillmore’s case grammar theory as
research is based on the thought of Charles J. follows:
Fillmore, the theory of case grammar to be
precise in the 1971 model with nine hierarchies Proposition
of cases. Case grammar theory aims to explore The proposition is a node consisting of a
sentence structure, especially inner structural predicate or an active verb as its center (central
which explains syntactic and semantic node) and several arguments including nouns,
correlations, both in written sentences and in adjectives, adverbs that are semantically bound
dialogue, including in a movie (Parret, 1976). in a case (Mayor & Pugh, 2005). Fillmore
This research is descriptive qualitative research mentioned that propositions consist of verbs and
and literature research (Hennink et al., 2020); several cases. The hierarchy of cases in a
(Monsen et al., 2007) because it aims to identify proposition consists of nine cases, which consist
case grammar in the dialogue or conversations of AEIOSGLTB (Agent, Experiencer,
contained in the movie “The Gentlemen” based Instrument, Object, Source, Goal, Location,
on the perspective of Charles J. Fillmore in Time, and Benefactive) (Malmkjaer, 2004) in
detail. detail as follows:
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Tabel 1. Propositions
The element of Charles J. Types of propositions Propositions forms
Fillmore’s case grammar theory
Agent First-person pronouns
Second-person pronouns
Third-person pronouns
Experiencer Verb of sensation
Verb of emotion
Verb of cognition
Proposisi Instrument Kitchen tools
Human limb
Gun
Object Human
Game
Film
Source Human
Money
Goal Directional preposition
Location Farm
Market
Gym
Time Part of day
Day
Month
Benefactive Preposition of purpose
Second-person pronouns that refer to the The verb of sensation is a verb which
listener or the intended person consist of states a condition or action of a person related to
singular/plural pronouns (you) (Brooks & biological sense or five senses. The verb of
Kempe, 2014). sensation in the form of see, smell, hear, taste,
(3) You should share your thoughts with your and feel (Palmer, 2014).
friends (Ritchie, 2020, 00:53:45). (6) I can feel myself engorging (Ritchie, 2020,
The second-person pronoun is presented 00:06:27).
in a plural form. The word “you” in the sentence The verb of sensation in the example (6) is
above is in the position of an agent, the doer of “feel.” The example (6) describes a speaker's
the verb “share.” Based on the context in the experience through biological sense as a
movie, the word “you” means that you are the psychological event. The word “feel” refers to
second person as the listener of the speaker, a feeling. The word “feel” describes the sensation
group of young drug addicts, including Laura due to an event that befalls the speaker's
Pressfield, who should share problems with psychological feeling. Based on the context in
friends to get the best solution instead of falling the movie, the sentence is spoken as an
into depravity. expression of the heart based on the experience
of the speaker, accepting curses from the speech
Third-person pronouns partner, thereby stimulating the speaker to his
Third-person pronouns refer to a third psychology.
person who is not a speaker or listener and has
different masculine and feminine forms in the The verb of emotion
singular form. Third-person pronouns consist of The verb of emotion is a verb that
singular pronouns (he, she, it) and plural expresses a person's emotion and psyche. The
pronouns (they) (van Gelderen, 2000). verb of emotion in the form of like, want, love,
(4) He runs the bush game. He's a horrible fear, and others (Miura, 2015).
cunt (Ritchie, 2020, 01:03:22). (7) I fucking love you, babe (Ritchie, 2020,
(5) She's not picking up (Ritchie, 2020, 00:27:24).
01:20:56). The verb of emotion in the example (7) is
The third-person pronoun is presented in “love” which expresses the emotion, desire, and
a singular form. It is the word “he” in example psychic of the speaker who really loves the
(4). The word “he” is in the position of an agent. speech partner. The sentence shows speaker's
The word “she” in the example (5) is also an positive emotion of love for his partner. The
agent. The two third-person singular pronouns word “love” is an expression of deep love for the
above are in the third person neither the speaker partner. Based on the context in the movie, the
nor the listener. sentence was told by Mickey to his wife.
Expressions of Mickey's feelings sincerely
Experiencer (E) conveyed with full honesty to his wife. The wife
Experiencer cases are cases that show that Mickey described as an obsession, passion,
psychological events. The case of experiens and devotion.
relates to someone's experience or in short, there
is a sentence that answers the question “what The verb of cognition
happened to the doer?.” The experiencer case in The verb of cognition is a verb that
the movie "The Gentlemen" based on Charles J. belongs to the verb of thinking, knowing, and
Fillmore's perspective has three forms, which understanding. The verb of cognition in the form
consist of the verb of sensation, verb of emotion, of the word “think, belief, expect, know, and
and verb of cognition: others” (P et al., 2013).
(8) But, I think it's quite clear that they're not The human limb is a member of the
just mah-jongg partners, are they? (Ritchie, human body consisting of organs, systems,
2020, 01:17:50). tissues, and others (Guyot et al., 2012).
The verb of cognition in the example (8) is (10) Grown-ups fight with their heads (Ritchie,
indicated by the word “think.” The word 2020, 00:38:27).
“think” is included in the verb of cognition not The human limb in the example (10) is
only means thinking without basis but also indicated by the word “head.” The word “head”
based on experience, the result of observations, is identified as an instrument that is the direct
and judgments with full consideration or based cause of the verb “fight.” The use of the word
perception by the speaker. Based on the context “with” also makes it clear that head is the cause
in the movie, the speakers say “think” based on of the fight. Based on contextual meaning, the
the long-term observational data, not just head means the brain as a center for thinking.
baseless personal perceptions. The speaker is Therefore, based on the context in the movie,
Fletcher, a cunning detective, who of course this statement shows that the mind can also be
pronounces each of his remarks based on the used as a tool or direct cause of the verb “fight.”
results of his investigations. Therefore, speakers The fight does not refer to physical fights but in
really understand their speech. the form of competition which involves
intelligences, plans, attitudes, and systematic
Instrument (I) actions.
The instrument case is a case that reveals
the direct cause of an event which is generally in Gun
the form of natural forces. The instrument Gun is a weapon to launch an attack
controls the object case and is controlled by the (Utter, 2000).
agent case (Nilsen, 2019). (11) So the Toddlers spray the car with bullets
(Ritchie, 2020, 01:46:30).
Kitchen tools The shape of gun in the example (11) is
Kitchen tools are important appliances in indicated by the word “bullet.” The word
the kitchen that are used to make all activities “bullet” was identified as an instrument that is
easier and more productive in terms of cooking the direct cause of the verb “spray.” The use of
(Hutton, 2020). the word “with” also makes it clear that bullets
(9) I should stab you with that fucking rolling are the cause of spray. Based on the context in
pin (Ritchie, 2020, 00:04:47). the movie, the word “bullets” shows a large
The kitchen tool in the example (9) is number of bullets being fired at the car holding
indicated by the word “rolling pin.” The word Mickey and killing the Russian, the captor.
“rolling pin” is identified as an instrument that is
the direct cause of the verb “stab.” The use of Object (O)
the word ‘with’ also makes it clear that a rolling The object is a case which states that the
pin is a tool that causes stab. The rolling pin is affected nouns/patient is an incident by the verb
an important cylindrical tool for forming all and is interpreted by the verb itself (Cook, 1989).
kinds of baked goods. Rolling pin is identical
with its solid and hard shape. Based on the Human
context in the movie, therefore, a speaker uses a Human means an animate who has a
rolling pin pointing at the kitchen utensils that reason and is attached to the nature of
are in his view. The speaker was so upset that he materiality (Ramachandran, 2012).
wanted to stab the speech partner with a rolling (12) I do not know that man (Ritchie, 2020,
pin that was strong enough to hurt. 01:37:26).
Human limb
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The day in the example (22) is indicated The propositions in in the movie "The
by the word “Saturday” as the name of the day. Gentlemen" based on Charles J. Fillmore’s case
Saturday shows the time when an event occurs grammar theory consists of nine types. They are
by involving nouns doing a verb, agent “I,” and agent (A), experiencer (E), instrument (I), object
got a meeting. The use of the preposition “on” (O), source (S), goal (G), location (L), time (T),
also confirms that Saturday is the time because and benefactive (B). Charles J. Fillmore’s case
the preposition “on” is used to denote a specific grammar theory shows that sentences explain
time. the correlation between semantic and syntactic
components in the relationship between verbs
Month and nouns. So, it can be ensured that sentences
Month is a period of time that always explain the correlation between verbs
corresponds to the movement of the month. The and nouns semantically and often brings up
one-month calculation generally consists of 30 modalities and propositions simultaneously.
days (Macey, 2013).
(23) I calculate what was worth 400 million a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
month ago must now be valued at an
anemic, mm... 130 (Ritchie, 2020, The researchers dedicate this research to
01:35:38). The Forum of Young Researchers, Department
The word “month” in the example (23) of Arabic Language and Literature, Faculty of
shows the time when an event occurred Humanities, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim,
involving nouns doing the verb, agent “I” and Malang, Indonesia: where we studied together,
calculate. conducted various academic activities together,
and pursued the best future together.
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