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Bella Aldhama, A1D2 14 005, An Analysis of the Plot “The Boxcar Children” Script Movie. A Thesis. Sarjana Kependidikan Degree at English Study Program of language and Art Department. Teacher Training and Educational Faculty.Halu Oleo University. Under Advisers of Dr. H. AmriTanduklangi, M. Lis (as the first supervisor) and YuliusTandiSapan, S.S, M. Hum (as the second supervisor).

This study aims to describe structure of the plot. This research discusses: analysis of plot and character. The researcher uses qualitative research because the data encountered is a literary work in the form of drama. This study analyzes the script on the film. The researcher who uses the qualitative method then create a description of the structure included in the plot and then adjust the theory used, after that the researcher make the report and expose it with the language of the researcher herself. The data of this study were taken from the movie entitled "The Boxcar Children" release date is April 8, 2014 and directed by Daniel Chuba, Mark A.Z. DippeandKyunghojo in the United States. The movie tells the story of four people in the air whose parents have died and have no property or shelter. They have a grandfather who is so rich, but they assume that there is no them when they are very fond of them.The results of this research indicate that the structure of the plot is divided into 6 parts consist of: the first (introduction): they do not have a house where they see the bakery and intend to spend the night in the shop. The second (point of attack)the shop owner allows them but he is not suitable for these children. The third (complication): the shop owner permits but he will separate the children and Benny will be taken to the orphanage. The fourth (climax): the children immediately ran away from the bakery but the shop owner and her husband tried to chase them but were unsuccessful and lookedfor a safe place. Violet is seriously ill if hospitalized so their escape and hide will be caught by grandfather who is considered evil and their life is like their mother. The fifth (resolution): the children met with grandfather who was considered evil because of help from Dr. Moore. The last (conclusion): Finally they can gather and live together happily.

Keywords: Plot, Plot of Structure, Script Movie, The Boxcar Children Movie