Abstract :
The purpose of this study is to analyse the characters? using the showing method characterization
through the intrinsic and extrinsic approach. Through intrinsic approach, plot, setting, theme and
showing method characterization are used in analysing the data. The theories of selfishness and
family conflict are used to analyse the data in extrinsic approach. The approach of this research is
using qualitative research. Qualitative approach is used because qualitative method specializes in
social or political data gathering, and these data are gathered from the experience of relevant
phenomena. The object of this research is the movie script ?Lady Bird? by Greta Gerwig. The data
of this research are collected from the dialogue and narration in the movie script. The result of the
research in intrinsic approach, it can be found the characterization of Lady Bird, Marion, and
Larry. The plot found consists of situation, generating circumstances, rising action, climax, and
denouement stage. The setting found consists of settings of place, time, and atmosphere are also
analysed. The theme of the research is selfishness. The selfishness of the character Lady Bird is
caused by her self image desire and egoistic, The family conflict of McPherson Family is caused
by the selfishness of Lady Bird, Economic, Larry?s illness, Lady Bird?s rebellion, and Marion?s
anger issue. This movie script is representing dynamic of a family who currently have teenager
children and they still search for their identity.