The Expression of Walter De Ville�s Love Language in The Invitation Movie
1)*Indri Rahmawati, 2)Fadilah
12) Universitas Bina Sarana
Informatika, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Email: 1) [email protected], 2) [email protected]
*Correspondence: Indri
Rahmawati
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DOI: 10.59141/comserva.v4i4.1131 |
ABSTRACT The
motive of this takes a look at is to analyze the
principal individual in the film "The Invitation". This research
uses a descriptive qualitative technique, with facts taken from the movie,
within the shape of pictures or screenshots, in addition to the conversation
in the movie. The concept used to discuss the language of love is the
principle proposed by Dr. Gary Chapman, a couples counseling expert who brought the idea of the five love
languages possessed through people. Love language is an idea that explains
how a person expresses actions to some other individual as a form of love.
The five love languages are words of affirmation, receiving gifts, acts of
service, quality time, and physical touch. This takes a look at, it is analyzed how the principal character�s movements using
these five love languages toward the woman man, or woman make her feel deeply
loved. This research is expected to offer further information on the software
of affection language theory in film media and how expressions of love can
affect relationships among characters. Keywords:
Main character, Movie, Love language |
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INTRODUCTION
Love
is a fundamental aspect of life that plays an important role in shaping the
hope and well-being of future generations (Prilleltensky & Prilleltensky, 2021). True love, which truly comes from the heart, can give an
incentive for one to survive and lead a meaningful lifestyle (Sisson, 2016). Tsoraya (2023), love is not just a feeling, but also a force that can
motivate a person to do good, not only to others but to himself. Every love
contact radiates a warmth that brings happiness, and makes love more than just
an emotion; it creates positive energy that motivates the right action (Brackett, 2019).
According to Imam Ghazali in the
journal Royana & Labibuddin
(2022), love can be understood as a natural tendency towards
something pleasant or giving satisfaction. It includes actions such as
providing a gentle touch, spending time together, giving genuine gifts,
expressing compliments, and showing full-hearted attention (Lyons et al., 2016). All these strengthen the bond of love and provide tangible
proof of sincere feelings (Bairrada et al., 2018). Spending time together and giving carefully chosen gifts
can strengthen the emotional bond between individuals (Wallerstein, 2019). Love is not limited to romantic relationships, but also
includes affection and devotion in various forms (Oghia, 2015). This includes love for parents who have given them
affection and support, love for things or places that have sentimental value,
and love for the homeland that inspires positive contributions (Baldassar, 2015).
The love of the Qur'an as a
spiritual guide also shows the importance of values and beliefs in one's life (Huda & Kartanegara, 2015). Before you can love others, it's important to know and
love yourself with all your strengths and weaknesses (Drucker, 2017). Sternberg, as stated by Faridatunisa
(2024), calls love a narrative we create ourselves, in which we
play a leading role. Love is not just the circumstances that happen, but the
stories that we write and play.
In the same journal, Sternberg
explains that love is a form of deep emotion and is expected by every human
being. The longing that arises when separated from a loved one is a powerful
manifestation of the existence and depth of that love. Kardi Laksono in the Journal of Philosophy (Wariati, 2019) states, in line with Scheler's thinking, that love is
something sacred and has a high position.
The scope of this research is to
examine the behavior of Walter De Ville in the movie The Invitation,
specifically focusing on his love language as portrayed through his actions and
dialogues. The study aims to enhance understanding of cinema, particularly
regarding the positive conduct of men, and to help women comprehend the
reasoning behind men�s appropriate behavior. The research addresses two main
questions: what kind of love language Walter demonstrates in The Invitation and
how he expresses it. The goals of the study are to identify the types of love
languages presented in the movie and analyze how the main characters express
their love languages. The functions of the study include recognizing the
positive behaviors displayed in the film and allowing viewers to critically
examine various aspects of the movie, including narrative, cinematography, and
themes, beyond mere entertainment.
RESEARCH METHOD
The study uses descriptive
qualitative research designs with the aim of understanding the film The Invitation in depth by providing a
detailed overview of the entire film, from beginning to end. According to
Ahmadi (2019), Creswell emphasizes that qualitative research is more
directed at describing statistics. The term records description in qualitative
has similarities with narration, clarification, description, and also
interpretation. Perspectives on the definition of qualitative do vary amongst
qualitative practitioners.
The method applied in this study is
descriptive qualitative analysis, which is used to analyze data obtained from
the film with a focus on statistical descriptions and narrative interpretations
of the scenes in the film. The population of the study covers the entire scene
in the movie The Invitation (2022)
directed by Jessica M. Thompson, while the research sample consists of specific
scenes selected and categorized into five types for further analysis. Data
collection techniques include watching movies several times to gain an in-depth
understanding and identify research objects, and script dialogs in films, as
well as taking screenshots of specific scenes in films. These screenshots are
then selected, categorized, and analyzed according to their type. Using
descriptive qualitative research designs and such data collection techniques,
the study aims to provide a detailed overview and in-depth interpretation of
the film The Invitation.
Systematical presentation
This paper comprises 4 chapters.
Chapter
I The Introduction. It consists of a
background of research, Scope and Limitation, Statement of Problem, Goal, and
Function, Research Method, and Systematical Presentation.
Chapter
II Theoretical Framework. In this
chapter, the author explains several essential components, literature review,
the definition of the movie, the main character, love language, and kinds of
language. In addition, the writer also conveys the relevance of the look, which
makes use of qualitative principles with records series strategies primarily
based on movies.
Chapter
III Analysis. The analysis chapter
contains a precis of the tale and an evaluation of the language of love
primarily based on records from the film, in which the main character presents
diverse varieties of love language.
Chapter
IV Conclusion and Suggestion. This
remaining chapter gives the conclusions of the completion of chapter I, chapter
II, and chapter III, and serves as the last of the whoL.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. Summary
of the story
This observation summarizes the
evaluation of the language of love manifested inside the movie painting The Invitation, directed by Jessica M.
Thompson and written with the aid of Blair Butler. Blair Butler, a discern who
has traveled the world in diverse creative fields, inclusive of stand-up
comedy, TV website hosting, and screenwriting, was born on June 28, 1977. Best
acknowledged for his contributions to indicates together with �Sparkling Ink� and other segments at the G4 software attack of the display!
Butler also made a name for himself as an episode creator at the Hulu
collection �Helstrom�, that's
primarily based on characters from Marvel Comics. Further, he has also designed
screenplays for movies which include �Polaroid� in 2019 and �The Invitation� in
2022.
In the movie, The Invitation, an evaluation of the language of affection shows
man or woman depth and complicated relationship dynamics, which are developed
through the interactions among the primary characters. Through a narrative
adventure led by director Jessica M. Thompson, Butler presents effective
emotional dimensions, which increase the target audience's revel in and
discovery of diverse elements of humanity. As such, this research delves into
the deeper meanings of the movie, providing treasured insights into how the
language of affection is contemplated and understood in the context of visual
artworks.
The story begins with the aid of the
introduction of a young woman named Evelyn Jackson, referred to as Evie, who's
on an emotional adventure to discover her circle of relatives' roots. After
submitting her DNA sample, Evie discovers that she has considerable family in
England. Through a hopeful and curious procedure, Evie connects with a person
named Oliver, who later realizes that he's Evie's cousin. In addition, Oliver
invites Evie to wait for his cousin Martin's wedding.
Evie arrives at a palace-like
mansion in England, where she will stay for some days. However, on the first
day of her arrival, a minor incident occurs when Evie by chance bumps into a
servant wearing a large number of glass cups. Not best does this mess make for
a less-than-easy start to Evie's time at the house, but it also introduces her
to her host, Walter De Ville, who holds the reins at the back of the beauty of
the residence.
The assembly between Evie and Walt
marks the beginning of an exciting dynamic between the two, in which mutual
appeal blossoms. In analyzing their interaction, we will consider Walt's
treatment of Evie via the lens of the 5 Love Languages taught using Dr. Gary
Chapman, an outstanding American pastor and counselor. This concept, introduced
by Chapman in his 1992 book, highlights 5 specific love languages, which can be
key in knowing how one expresses and receives love. By way of studying Walt's
treatment of Evie through the lens of those five Love Languages, we can gain a
deeper insight into how their relationship evolved and the way the emotional
closeness between the two manifested.
B. Love
Languages in Movie
1. Word of affirmation
Word of affirmation is a love
language or a manner of expressing affection this is dominated by way of the
expression of nice phrases or sentences, inclusive of reward, help, or other
words. This may be performed via nice phrases, both verbally or in writing, to
reveal affection and toughen the connection.
Data
1
This is the first picture where Walt gives words
of praise to Evie, and it is also the first time they meet.
Figure 1.
Walter De Ville gives Evie
a word of affirmation.
(On the
mansion front lawn, 16:32 � 16:43)
Walt: �Is this a gift for the happy couple?�
Evie: �Yeah.�
Walt: �May I?�
Evie: �Oh, Yeah. I made
it.�
Walt: �Wow.
It�s very impressive.�
The primary meeting between Walt and
Evie took place in an informal setting. Walt already knew that Evie was one of
the guests thanks to information from Oliver. Oliver introduced Walt to Evie by
explaining that Walt was a member of the De Ville family and also the owner of
this palace-like mansion. Evie was impressed and a little frightened, knowing
that she was dealing with such an important person.
Walt, sporting a fashionable-looking
white blouse, smiled kindly at Evie. Evie immediately apologized for
accidentally bumping into the waiter, causing the glasses to fall and break.
Walt did not mind and continued to show Evie his sweet smile, making her feel
more comfortable.
Walt then notices that Evie is
carrying a beautiful urn and asks, �Is
this a gift for the happy couple?� Enthusiastically, Evie fingers the urn
to Walt at the same time as replying, �I
made it.� Walt praised Evie's work clearly, �It is very impressive.�
After hearing Walt's praise, Evie
felt very happy and proud. Walt's recognition of her work is a form of words of
affirmation, one of the known love languages. Words of affirmation include
positive and motivating words, such as praise and recognition of a person or
their work. By complimenting Evie's urn, Walt not only appreciates her skill
and creativity but also provides meaningful emotional support for Evie. This
made Evie feel valued and more confident, increasing her sense of comfort and
happiness when interacting with Walt.
Data
2
A little while later, Walt received a second compliment from
Evie at the same location and time as the gardener who had been to say, "The yard is ready for
inspection."
Figure 2.
Walter De Ville gives a word of affirmation to Evie.
(On the mansion front lawn, 16: 49
� 17:07)
Walt: �Ah. Uh, well,
excuse me. I hope you enjoy your time at new Carfax, Evie.�
Evie: �Oh, and thank
you for letting me stay. Your... mansion, it's beautiful.�
Walt: �My home is your home.�
Walt simply says, �My
home is your home� as a sign of the attractiveness of Evie's presence
in the mansion and hinting that she has ended up part of the family. The word
can also be interpreted as, �I am you and
you're me, we are one,� reflecting the intensity of their bond and their
near experience of togetherness.
Walt's praise made Evie's heart
swell all night time. When speaking to her buddy, Evie shared how sweet Walt's
words had been and the way Walt seemed just like the man of her dreams. The
warm feeling left by using the compliment made Evie persevere and not forget
the lovely moment.
Data
3
Next scene Walt encourages Evie in the following moment by
sending her a letter. He sets the letter next to Evie's bed so she can read
Walt's message as soon as she wakes up.
Figure 3. Evie got a letter from
Walt.
(In the bedroom, 53:44 � 53:59)
On the second day of Evie's stay at
the De Ville family mansion, she reveals a letter from Walt whilst she wakes
up. When night came, Walt accompanied Evie to sleep because Evie felt scared
and felt something abnormal in her room.
That morning, Evie felt calm after
studying the letter Walt had left by using her bedside. �You looked so peaceful; I didn't want to wake you. See you tonight. -
Walt.� The words in the letter made Evie feel relaxed although Walt changed
into no longer via her facet whilst she awakened.
The message inside the letter
displays how important affirmation is to Walt, not only through his physical
presence but also via the sweet phrases he continually says to Evie. This gives
her the feeling that Walt is always there for her, even in his absence. Evie
smiled after reading Walt's letter, feeling calm and not worried because there
was no Walt by her side.
2. Receiving gifts
Receiving gifts as a love language
is ready for the emotional significance at the back of the gift, as opposed to
the material cost. It is a manner for individuals to feel loved, valued, and
remembered through the act of giving and receiving gifts inside a relationship.
Data
1
In this scene, Walt gives Evie a yellow dress so
she can wear it to the dance party that night.
Figure 4. Walt gave Evie a lovely
yellow dress.
(In the bedroom, 35:35 � 35:50)
However, the first unofficial
meeting, Walt offers Evie a beautiful yellow dress to wear for the nighttime.
In addition to the dress, Walt also covered a letter that read, �For you for tonight - Walt.� Evie told
her friends how sweet Walt had treated her, especially with a beautiful dress.
Evie became so happy and appreciated that she couldn't hide her joy while
sharing this story with her friends. Evie shared that Walt's attention made her
feel unique and Evie turned into looking forward to the nighttime with
extremely good enthusiasm. Walt's considerate and romantic treatment virtually
inspired Evie.
People with this love language might
also respect an extensive variety of gifts, regardless of their monetary cost,
as long as they're considerate and meaningful. The act of giving and receiving
gifts is seen as a tangible expression of love and care inside the courting.
It's crucial to notice that individuals with this love language may
additionally experience giving presents as a manner of expressing their love.
Know-how and acknowledging every
other's love language, along with receiving items, can contribute to a deeper
and more supportive relationship. It is a way of communicating love,
appreciation, and care via tangible expressions.
3. Quality time
It's miles a way to provide and get
hold of love by spending first-rate time with the person who is vital to the
couple. Spending quality time with your loved ones can beef up relationships
and provide them with guidance and love. Similarly, first-class time is
likewise critical for retaining intellectual and emotional fitness.
Data
1
Walt suddenly invited Evie to be the first couple to open
the dance show tonight. Even though Evie feels awkward, Walt convinces her that
she can do it.
Figure 5. Walt and Evie dancing
together
(On the dance floor, 40:57 � 42:15)
When Walt entered the party, the
host officially called his name, considering Walt was the owner of the Palace
of De Ville. His eyes immediately looked for Evie in the crowd. Quickly, Walt
found Evie and walked towards her, then shrugged Evie's hand and brought her to
the dance floor. Walt invited Evie to dance, opening the evening's party
gracefully.
Evie feels awkward because she
doesn't have the ability to dance, but Walt convinces her that she can do it
and only needs to follow her moves. As the music started playing, Walt and Evie
started moving in the rhythm of the dance. Slowly, the other couples joined the
dance floor. When the floor was filled with people enjoying the dance, Walt
offered to Evie to get out of the crowd and talk more intimately, Evie smiled
at Walt's words and agreed to leave the dance floor. He then took Evie on a
walk to the backyard.
Data
2
This is a scene where Walt takes Evie's way into the back of
the palace after leaving the dance party.
Figure 6. Walt and Evie Walk together.
(In the backyard, 42:27 � 43:20)
Walt abruptly invited Evie to the
middle of the dance ground, turning into the primary couple to open the show.
Evie felt very apprehensive as many pairs of eyes stared at them. As time went
on, increasingly couples joined in, dancing to the track. Walt, recognizing
Evie's shame, decides to take her out of the event. They walked through the
streets of the outside.
Evie, a clean conversationalist,
starts to ask Walt about his feelings about residing in an expensive,
all-inclusive home. Walt casually replies that his feelings aren't an awful lot
distinct from absolutely everyone else's; there is nothing greater amusing than
playing lifestyles. He then takes Evie to an area he used to frequent, a quiet
corner in the back of his mansion.
There, they persevered their
communique in a comfier and in-intensity way. Evie feels greater secure and
linked to Walt, realizing that under the luxurious, Walt is a person who is
straightforward and enjoys the little matters in existence. the instant
cemented their relationship, creating unforgettable memories.
Data
3
This is a scene where Walt accompanies Evie's
sleep so that Evie doesn't feel scared in the room anymore, Walt tells the
story until Evie falls asleep.
Figure 7. Walt placed Evie to sleep.
(In the bedroom, 51:14 � 53:37)
On Evie's second night at the De
Ville mansion, she is terrified. Walt, recognizing Evie's worry, Walt offered
himself to be able to accompany Evie. Evie accepts the provide, and Walt sleeps
after her. To allay Evie's fears, she asks Walt to tell her approximately his
beyond lifestyle.
Walt starts to tell the tale
attentively, not understanding that Evie is already fast asleep. Keeping Evie
employed till she falls asleep turns into a second of quality time for Walt, a
shape of love language that suggests how important his presence is. With Walt,
Evie feels calm and complete, as if all her fears have disappeared in Walt's
presence and testimonies.
4. Acts of Service
Act of service is one of the five
love languages that express care and affection through concrete movements, both
small and huge, to show care and affection to an accomplice. This could
encompass performing concrete moves on your companion, along with buying them a
drink after an extended day of sightseeing or preserving a promise you have
made with a partner.
Data
1
A scene of acts of service that Walt performed
in a movie. Walt opened the door to Evie and let Evie in first, then Walt shut
the door back and lit the light.
Figure 8. Walt opens the door.
(Art studio room, 43:23 � 43:36)
In this scene, Walt suggests acts of
service. He opens the door for Evie, lets her in first, then gently closes the
door and activates the lights. Evie became mesmerized with the aid, of a room
that turned past her expectations.
It became an artwork studio full of
handcrafted clay pieces. Evie had no idea that Walt had such an art room.
Greater highly, Walt explained that he additionally enjoyed making clay crafts.
When Evie saw the equipment and works inside the room, she became very
impressed. As someone who had a hobby of making clay jars.
Evie felt greater comfortable and
related with Walt, understanding that under the glamour, Walt changed into an
easy man who enjoyed the little matters in life. The instant cemented their
courting, creating unforgettable recollections. They continued to speak,
sharing memories approximately each other's lives and pastimes, developing an
evening full of warmth and intimacy.
5. Physical touch
Physical touch is a love language
that suggests affection through bodily contact, consisting of a hug, gentle
touch, or kiss. For people whose love language is physical contact, this is the
number one way to explicit love and affection. It can be small regular matters,
inclusive of stroking your accomplice's lower back or protecting palms whilst
walking collectively. Bodily contact also affords an experience of safety,
comfort, and intimacy for folks who experience love in this manner.
Data
1
In this scene, Walt asks if waiting when Evie will kiss him
first, as a real man will not force him to kiss the woman he loves before he
gets permission.
Figure 9. Walt and Evie.
(Art studio room, 46:01 � 46:06)
Walt: �When are you going to kiss me?�
Evie: �What makes you
think I wanna kiss you?�
Hearing Walt's question, Evie smiled
ashamed but couldn't deny that all this Walt treatment had made her fall in
love. Walt appears to gesture for Evie to kiss him first, as a shape of respect
and approval towards ladies. As Walt slowly brings his face in the direction of
Evie's, the instant is all of sudden interrupted with the aid of the sound of
fireworks going off, breaking the awkward surroundings between them.
Data
2
Evie shrugged her head while laughing a little while the
fireworks were lit as if Evie was aware of the surprise that Walt gave her a
firework when she received a kiss from Walt. In the next scene, Evie kisses
Walt and takes advantage of the beautiful moment beneath the flashing
fireworks.
Evie: �Well, now it�s
cliche.�
Walt: �Would you like
me to turn them off?�
(Art studio room, 46:10 � 46:20)
Figure 10. Walt and Evie are
kissing.
(Art studio room, 46:25 � 46:50)
Evie shook her head. Then, with
extraordinary confidence, she delivered her face in first, and Walt welcomed
Evie's kiss. Their kiss passed off beneath the sparkling fireworks that adorned
the night sky fantastically. They kissed for a long term till Walt lightly
released her. With splendid care, Walt escorted Evie lower back into the palace
to rest in her room.
Kissing was also one of the forms of
physical touch that Walt gave, and Walt knew now that Evie's heart had fallen
in love with her, Walt's efforts all this time turned out to make the woman he
liked, fall in love.
Data
3
The next scene is when the night of sleep Walt finds out
Evie is scared and then strikes Evie.
Walt: �There's nothing
right here."
Walt: "It's me,
you're safe. Look at me, hey, you're safe."
(In the bedroom, 49:50 � 49:52)
Figure 11. Walt calmed Evie by
hugging her.
(In the bedroom, 49:47 � 49:50)
That night, Evie senses something
atypical about her room. numerous disturbances occur in Mansion De Ville, but
Walt assures her that there's not anything in her room using announcing, "There's nothing right here."
Soon, Evie covers her face and cries due to the fact she cannot explain the
horrifying events to Walt. Walt looked at her, held her face, and said, "It's me, you're safe. Look at me, hey,
you're safe."
On the second night, Evie turns
scared again. Walt calmed her down using hugging Evie. Walt's behavior shows
that he gives a physical touch to calm the worried Evie, as well as providing
calming phrases which include, "It�s
me, you are safe. Look at me, hey, you're safe." Consequently, Walt's
display of affection is entire.
6. Love Languages
Accumulation Table
Below is an example of a table
showing the accumulation of data/scenes from a movie based on the type of love
language accompanied by a description:
Table 1. Accumulation of Data/Scenes
|
The type of Love Languages |
Number of data/scenes |
Percentage (%) |
Explanation |
|
Word of Affirmation |
3 |
30 % |
Walt often used words of
affirmation to Evie. Walt praised Evie's work of clay, calmed her fears with
soft words, and gave her a letter. Evie felt appreciated and admired. Walt
often persuaded Evie about her feelings, especially when there were doubts or
conflicts, using kind and loving words to keep their bond. |
|
Receiving Gifts |
1 |
10 % |
Walt showed love and attention
through a meaningful and thoughtful gift. Walt gave Evie a beautiful yellow
dress and included a letter that read, "For you for tonight -
Walt," making Evie feel very appreciated and happy. This romantic act
showed that Walt understood and respected Evie's love language, which made
her feel special and treated with affection. The gifts Walt gave, regardless
of monetary value, had a profound meaning and strengthened their relationship
by showing genuine attention and love. |
|
Quality Time |
3 |
30 % |
Walt showed "quality
time" to Evie by spending quality time with her at important moments.
She patiently accompanied Evie at the opening of the dance, although Evie
felt uncomfortable, and then invited her out of the crowd to speak more
intimately. Walt also accompanied Evie until she fell asleep when she felt
scared at night, indicating that her presence was a source of comfort and
tranquility for Evie. Through these actions, Walt strengthened their bond and
made Evie feel appreciated and safe. |
|
Acts of Service |
1 |
10 % |
Walt showed attention and intimacy
to Evie with a sincere act of service. She opened the door, lit the lights,
and introduced Evie to her personal art studio, which was full of handmade
clay crafts. This action makes Evie feel comfortable and more connected with
Walt, realizing that behind his glamorous appearance, Walt is a simple person
and appreciates the little things in life. These moments strengthen their
bonds and create warm and unforgettable memories. |
|
Physical Touch |
3 |
30 % |
Walt showed affection through
physical touch and sincere attention to Evie at some crucial moments. In the
first scene, Walt respectfully waits for Evie to begin their kiss, showing
respect and approval for Evie's feelings. The kiss took place under the glow
of fireworks, adding to the beauty of their romantic moment. Besides, Walt
also calmed Evie when she felt scared at night, by hugging her and using the
calming words, "This is me, you're
safe." These actions show how Walt uses physical touch as a form of
affection to make Evie feel safe and loved. |
CONCLUSION
In The Invitation, Walter De Ville,
portrayed by Thomas Doherty, represents a modern-day Dracula falling in love
with an ordinary woman, Evelyn Alexander. The five love languages outlined by
Chapman�words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, acts of service,
and physical touch�are vividly depicted in Walter's interactions with Evie
throughout the film, allowing the audience to experience the depth of his
affection. Doherty's exceptional acting brings emotional intensity to the
story, making Walter's character compelling. Walter expresses his love for Evie
through words of affirmation by praising her art and beauty, through receiving
gifts by giving meaningful items such as a yellow dress and fireworks, and
through acts of service by assisting her with gestures like setting up an art
studio. He also spends quality time with her, from dancing to intimate
conversations, deepening their bond, and uses physical touch, such as hugs and
kisses, to comfort her, making her feel safe and cherished. For future
researchers exploring love languages in films, content analysis can be employed
to identify and categorize love languages through dialogues, actions, and
symbols, while qualitative techniques like thematic or narrative analysis can
further explore the portrayal of love. Comparative studies across different
films can reveal shifts in how love languages are depicted over time, enhancing
the understanding of both cinema and real-life dynamics of love.
