Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies

Harriet Kilpatrick Search for Happiness in Emily Henry in the Happy Place

Twissylia Fillarica Nessy — 2025-08-03

This study, entitled Harriet Kilpatrick’s Search for Happiness in Emily Henry’s Happy Place, explores the main character’s journeyto personal happiness using a psychological approach, specifically Martin Seligman’s PERMA theory. The objective is to examine the causes and effects behind Harriet Kilpatrick’s search for happiness. As a perfectionist and aspiring surgeon, Harriet’s emotional conflict, shaped by her unresolved relationship with Wyn, plays a central role in her internal struggle. The problem statements of this study are: (1) What causes Harriet Kilpatrick’s search for happiness in Happy Place? and (2) What is the effect of Harriet Kilpatrick's search for happiness? Using a qualitative method, the analysis is presented descriptively to explore Harriet’s emotional conflict. The findings reveal that although Harriet initially avoids vulnerability, her journey eventually leads her to fulfill all five elements of happiness within the PERMA model: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. By confronting her past and rebuilding meaningful relationships, Harriet achieves a more authentic and lasting sense of personal happiness.

Exploring Hero, Trickster, and Shadow Archetypes in Winnie Holzman’s Wicked

Angelia Brigita Maharani — 2025-10-02

. This study explores Elphaba's character in Winnie Holzman's Wicked screenwriting by examining her archetypes and her narrative structure through the stages of the Hero's Journey and the archetypal roles of shadow and trickster in shaping her character development. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a data collection technique in the form of documentary study. The primary data source in this research is Winnie Holzman's Wicked screenwriting. The results of this research show that the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey formulated by Christopher Vogler as an adaptation of Joseph Campbell are thoroughly identified in the transformation of Elphaba, who is the main character. Other archetypes, such as shadow and trickster, contribute significantly to the conflicts that shape Elphaba's character development. This research provides evidence that myths and classical narrative structures of traditional stories and symbolic archetypes remain relevant for analyzing modern literary works, especially in revealing complex female characters. Through her conflict with the shadow and her interaction with the trickster, Elphaba develops from a recluse to a more confident, independent, courageous defender of justice, and accepting person.

Analisis Teknik Renang dalam Anime Free! Season 1-3 Karya Kōji Ōji : Pendekatan Mimesis

Yasmin Az Zura Kaimudin — 2025-08-02

Penelitian berjudul “ANALISIS TEKNIK RENANG DALAM ANIME FREE! SEASON 1-3 KARYA KŌJI ŌJI” ini bertujuan mengkaji kesesuaian teknik renang dalam anime dengan teknik nyata menggunakan pendekatan mimesis dan teori renang David G. Thomas. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah potensi anime sebagai media pembelajaran nonformal di bidang olahraga. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dengan data yang terdiri dari tangkapan layar dan observasi naratif dari anime Free! musim 1–3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mimesis teknik renang seperti ayunan kaki, kayuhan tangan, koordinasi tubuh, dan putar balik ditampilkan dengan akurat sesuai prinsip renang kompetitif dari teori Thomas (2000). Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa anime dapat berperan sebagai sarana pembelajaran informal sekaligus memperkaya kajian interdisipliner antara animasi dan pendidikan olahraga.

Analysis of Deixis in Joker's Main Character 2019

Robertus Vito Wijayanto — 2025-10-02

This research examines five forms of deixis in the Joker movie data from Joker (2019) movie conversations or scripts is used in this qualitative research. It aims to find out deixis words within the deixis journal in other movies, the conversation in the movie directly between main character and the interlocutor. Data source from conversation could be in the movies or scripts. The data collection is done by entering the data in the Joker film, then looking for suitable methods to analyze the film, and looking for results or findings in the conversations of both the main character and his interlocutors. These five types of deixis are often used to analyze the linguistics of movies, for examples are: person deixis, spatial or place deixis, temporal deixis, social deixis, and discourse deixis. The results are to find five types deixis part in conversation with pictures and their explanation, such as; person deixis, spatial or place deixis, temporal or time deixis, social deixis, and discourse deixis. The method uses content analysis; one example of the use content analysis that can be used to analyze research is exploring deixis in dialogue or conversation in script. What deixis do prominent characters in "Joker" movies utilize and what are the most common. Arthur uses personal deixis to express his loneliness and perplexity, saying, “The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't”. Temporal deixis appears when Arthur refers to traumatic past moments, suggesting temporal disorientation as part of the symptoms of pseudobulbar affect and childhood trauma. Meanwhile, spatial deixis further emphasizes alienation: for example, when performing in front of Murray Franklin, “here” transforms the stage of the confessional universe into an arena of humiliation.

Functional Register in Reddit-Based Medical Consultations: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Perspective

Maulidatur Rohmah — 2025-10-09

This research aims to analyze the use of registers in online medical consultations on Reddit’s r/AskDocs, focusing on identifying the types of registers used by medical professionals and patients, as well as examining their contextual meanings. The urgency of this study stems from the increasing reliance on digital health platforms, which necessitates a deeper understanding of how language functions in virtual healthcare interactions. In online spaces, where communication occurs asynchronously and without face-to-face cues, the choice of language plays a crucial role in delivering clear and empathetic health information. This study is grounded in Halliday’s theory of register, which breaks down language variation into three components: field (the subject matter of discourse), tenor (the relationships between participants), and mode (the channel of communication). Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research collected 100 posts from r/AskDocs throughout 2024, selected based on the relevance and presence of medical vocabulary. The analysis found 22 frequently occurring register-related keywords, including discharge (9 times), negative (13 times), positive (15 times), and test (18 times), which are arranged alphabetically to aid clarity. These terms demonstrate semantic shifts when placed in medical contexts—for example, “negative” no longer conveys a generally undesirable condition, but rather signifies the absence of disease. Such shifts indicate a specialized use of language that differs from everyday meanings. Ultimately, the findings show that language in online medical consultations is purposefully crafted to maintain professionalism, clarity, and empathy. This research contributes to sociolinguistic scholarship by offering insights into how linguistic strategies function in digital medical discourse, and how register theory can be effectively applied to analyze online healthcare interactions.

Language Style Analysis of Female Characters in Horror Movie “Presence”

Winarsih — 2025-08-02

Abstract. Language style is how people have choices and alternatives in the way they use the language. Language is part of verbal communication. This research explores the concept of language style, focusing specifically on how it is utilized by female characters in the horror film “Presence.” The primary aim of this study is to describe the types of language styles employed by the female characters and to determine which style is most dominantly used throughout the movie. The study adopts a descriptive qualitative research method, where data are obtained through a close analysis of selected utterances from the movie script. These utterances are then categorized according to the five language styles proposed by Martin Joos: frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate. From the analysis, a total of 23 utterances spoken by female characters were identified as relevant data. These were distributed among three language style categories: one utterance was classified as consultative, fourteen as casual, and eight as intimate. The findings show that casual language style is the most frequently used. This dominance is attributed to the contextual and thematic elements of the film. “Presence” centers around themes of power, rumor, and empathy, and is set within a suburban household—an environment that naturally invites informal, emotionally expressive, and conversational interactions. The use of casual and intimate styles reflects the close relationships and tense dynamics among the characters, which align with the movie’s psychological and mysterious atmosphere. Thus, the study demonstrates how language style in cinematic dialogue is influenced by both narrative content and setting.

Keywords/Kata Kunci: female characters, horror movie, language style, sociolinguistics, utterances

An Analysis of Taboo Words in Deadpool & Wolverine Movie

Agiel Bramantyo — 2025-10-09

The objectives of this research are to find out the type of taboo words and to explains its functions. This research employed the theory by Allan & Burridge (2006) to classify the type of taboo word and to explain the function based on the context of the movie. Allan & Burridge (2006) reveal that there are four types of taboo word; sexual, food, addressing sacred being, and diseases and death. All of that have functions either to release tension, humor, challenging authority, or solidifying social bond. This research employs a qualitative narrative method to analyze the taboo words found in the movie. The result indicates that there are 197 data regarding the use of taboo words in Deadpool & Wolverine movie. These data are classified into three types of taboo words. They are sexual, addressing sacred being, and diseases and death. The sexual type becomes the most dominant type in the movie uttered by Deadpool. This research also shows that all functions of taboo words are used in the movie. Releasing tension becomes the most frequent function to occur. The frequent use of this functions reflects the characters struggle on coping with the collapsing world. This research shows that taboo words serves an important sociolinguistics functions beyond mere vulgarity.In addition, this research offers a valuable insights for understanding language use in media and its reflection of real-life social and emotional dynamics.

Keywords: Deadpool & Wolverine movie, qualitative research, sociolinguistics, taboo words

Tori Spring's Depression in Alice Oseman's Solitaire

Wakhida Arianingrum — 2025-10-02

This study aims to analyse the symptoms, causes, and effects of depression experienced by the main character, Tori Spring, in Solitaire, a novel written by Alice Oseman. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method and applies Aaron T. Beck’s Cognitive Theory of Depression as the theoretical framework. The findings reveal that Tori shows several symptoms of depression, including insomnia, anhedonia, low self-esteem, self-blame, suicidal ideation, and appetite loss. These causes are triggered by various internal and external factors, such as repeated failures, lack of emotional support, family conflict, social rejection, and excessive guilt. The effects of Tori’s depression significantly impact her behaviour, thought patterns, and relationships with others. This study concludes that Solitaire presents a realistic portrayal of adolescent depression and emphasizes the importance of emotional understanding and mental health awareness. The analysis also highlights how literature can reflect complex psychological experiences, making it a valuable medium for exploring mental health issues.

Keywords: Causes of depression, Effects of depression, Symptoms of depression

Representasi Serigala Kamuy Dalam Anime Golden Kamuy Karya Noda Satoru

Muh. Syahirul Bagasul Ulum — 2025-08-04

Anime Golden Kamuy merupakan anime karya Noda Satoru yang mengadaptasi kehidupan suku Ainu. Suku Ainu merupakan pribumi yang tinggal di Hokkaido Jepang memiliki kepercayaannya sendiri dan berbeda dari kepercayaan umum Jepang yakni kepercayaan pada serigala kamuy. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui representasi serigala kamuy terhadap kepercayaan suku Ainu dan interpretasi serigala kamuy bagi suku Ainu. Adapun teori yang digunakan yaitu teori semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce dan unsur animisme menurut Edward B. Tylor. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Untuk menganalisis data terkait kepercayaan suku Ainu terhadap serigala kamuy, peneliti menggunakan teori animisme menurut Edward B. Tylor. Setelah menganalisis data, di temukan berupa representasi suku Ainu terhadap serigala sebagai Horkew Kamuy dan interpretasi serigala sebagai pelindung. Sementara unsur-unsur serigala kamuy yang ditemukan di analisis menggunakan teori semiotika Peirce. Peirce mengkategorikan trikotomi atau segitiga makna yaitu sign, objek, dan interpretant. Peneliti melakukan analisis data berupa gambar dan dialog dari anime Golden Kamuy yang berhubungan dengan unsur-unsur serigala kamuy bagi suku Ainu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa anime Golden kamuy mengandung representasi serigala sebagai Horkew Kamuy dan interpretasi berupa unsur-unsur serigala sebagai kamuy pelindung.

REESE’S CONFLICTS IN TORREY PETER’S THE DETRANSITION, BABY

LUTFIAH INDRIANI — 2025-10-02

This research discusses about Reese’s conflict in Torrey Peter’s The Detransition, Baby. This research aims to explain and describe Reese’s conflicts and the solution of her conflicts. This research use the novel, The Detransition, Baby as the source of the data. There are three kinds of the conflicts, physical, social, and psychological conflict. Because the topic of the study is about conflict, the intrinsic approach is used in this research. Focusing on significant sections that emphasize Reese's psychological, physical, and social difficulties, the novel Detransition, Baby itself serves as the main source of data. Textual analysis serves as the primary means of data collection and interpretation in this qualitative study. Max Weber's and Karl Marx's theories are used to analyze Reese’s conflicts and the solutions. The result of analysis shows that Reese experiences three kinds of conflicts, physical, social, and psychological. Reese suffers from severe and painful physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. However, she recovers emotionally from the incident and “ended up in the hospital” as a result of her self-destructive lifestyle. Reese experiences social isolation as a result of her mistakes and dating married men, which exacerbates her intense loneliness. Particularly because she feels shunned by cisgender society, she yearns for the position of mother. Her emotional battle to make room for herself is reflected in the tension between her desire to be a mother and the reality of role reversal in a polyamorous relationship.

Keywords: conflict, physical, social, psychological, and struggle.

Representasi Resistensi Dalam Anime Naruto Shippuden Terhadap Kekuasaan Otoritarian: Tinjauan Teori Perlawanan James C. Scott.

Muhammad Mahfud Siddiq — 2025-10-02

Abstrak. Penelitian ini membahas representasi resistensi terhadap kekuasaan otoritarian dalam anime Naruto Shippuden episode 163–175 dengan menggunakan pendekatan teori perlawanan James C. Scott. Anime sebagai produk budaya populer tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai hiburan, tetapi juga sebagai medium yang merefleksikan realitas sosial, politik, dan ideologis. Fokus kajian ini terletak pada konflik antara Naruto Uzumaki dan Pain (Nagato) yang menggambarkan dinamika kekuasaan represif dan bentuk-bentuk perlawanan yang muncul sebagai responsnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif dan pendekatan analisis wacana kritis untuk mengungkap bentuk resistensi terbuka (public transcript) dan resistensi tersembunyi (hidden transcript) sebagaimana dikemukakan oleh Scott. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa resistensi terbuka dalam anime ini ditampilkan melalui aksi heroik, kerja sama strategis, dan solidaritas kolektif yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai shinobi. Sementara itu, resistensi tertutup terlihat melalui tindakan simbolik, strategi diam-diam, serta ekspresi emosional dan moral yang tidak terorganisir secara langsung namun tetap efektif menantang kekuasaan dominan. Selain itu, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa faktor-faktor utama pemicu resistensi meliputi penindasan, ketidakadilan, dan kekecewaan terhadap kegagalan penguasa. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa anime dapat menjadi arena representasi perlawanan dan kritik terhadap otoritarianisme, sekaligus memperkaya studi sastra populer dan budaya visual kontemporer.

Kata Kunci: sosiologi sastra, kekuasaan, resistensi, anime, Naruto Shippuden

Exploring Freedom in Margaret Wilkerson Sexton’s A Kind of Freedom

Mochammad Rafli Pontoh Pontoh — 2025-10-02

Abstract. This research explores the concept of freedom depicted in Margaret Wilkerson Sexton's A Kind of Freedom through the framework of Kimberley Crenshaw's intersectionality represents, forms, types, factors, and narratives of freedom. The concept of freedom reflects process shaped challenges, conflicts, and social relationships. It highlights how characters experience freedom in the novel and social interactions.This study use qualitative descriptive methods which aims to provide a detailed and straightforward description of the characters experiences of freedom without excessive interpretation and sociological approach to literature which examines how race, class, and social structures influence the characters conditions and interactions, especially in the context of racial and social class. Stemming from systemic racism, historical oppression, and sociology limitations affect the characters' ability to define freedom. Key characters representing the state of bondage in the novel A Kind of Freedom are Evelyn, Renard, Jackie, and T.C. The relationships between these characters are analyzed in critical stages of freedom, such as social behavior that shows characters experiencing a lack of freedom. The findings of this study indicate that the forms of freedom depicted in the novel takes the form of racial, class, and personal freedom. Additionally, the research also finds types formal, social, and intersectional of freedom in the characters life experiences as freedom manifested within a social context. The last parts of the findings are factors that significantly shape the characters sense of freedom, including overlapping and intersecting identities, repressive political systems, and social and cultural norms that collectively limit personal agency and restrict the range of choices available to individuals.

Keyword: Freedom,Class ,Marginalized, Sociology, Intersectionality.

a TOXIC FEMININITY IN COLLEEN HOOVER'S UGLY LOVE

Fransisca — 2025-10-02

This research explores the concept of toxic femininity in Colleen Hoover’s Ugly Love. The data are taken from the novel by Colleen Hoover, entitled Ugly Love, focusing on the character of Tate Collins and how her behaviors reflect internalized patriarchal norms. Drawing upon Kate Manne’s feminist philosophy, particularly her notion of human giver syndrome and misogyny, the analysis identifies key traits of toxic femininity portrayed by Tate, such as emotional self-sacrifice, dependency, and the endurance of emotional pain. The research adopts a qualitative method and uses feminist literary criticism approach to dissect the psychological and relational consequences of these behaviors. By examining Tate's emotional responses and choices, the research reveals how her submission to traditional gender expectations creates a deeply unbalanced and harmful romantic dynamic with Miles Archer. The analysis is divided into two main parts: the first identifies the elements of toxic femininity within Tate’s character, and the second explores the impact of these traits on her relationship. The findings demonstrate that Tate’s toxic femininity results in the creation of a toxic relationship, the reinforcement of patriarchal gender norms, and the inhibition of emotional healing for both herself and Miles. By internalizing the belief that femininity is defined by emotional labor and sacrifice, Tate becomes both the victim and the enabler of her emotional suffering. This research highlights how literary narratives reflect real-world gender ideologies and underscores the necessity of rethinking how female characters are shaped by and contribute to harmful relational dynamics.

Keywords: emotional sacrifice and suffering, human giver syndrome, patriarchy, toxic femininity.

H's Revenge in Guy Ritchie's Wrath of Man

Fernando Hose — 2025-10-02

This study aims to analyse the motives, methods, and effects of revenge carried out by the main character in Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man. It explores how deep trauma and emotional wounds influence H’s transformation into an antihero who seeks justice beyond the boundaries of legal systems. The research applies a qualitative descriptive method using an extrinsic literary approach, drawing primary data from the film transcript and supported by thematic and narrative analysis grounded in psychological and revenge theories. The findings reveal that H’s revenge stems from profound grief due to his son’s tragic death and the legal system’s inability to deliver justice. This emotional devastation pushes H to adopt a cold, calculated approach, forging a false identity and employing psychological manipulation, threats, and emotional torture as strategies for retaliation. The study shows that H’s revenge is not a spontaneous reaction but a deliberate and strategic plan driven by unresolved trauma. The consequences of this revenge include psychological degradation, loss of empathy, moral detachment, and social isolation, highlighting how vengeance can consume one’s identity and emotional stability. The portrayal of revenge in Wrath of Man demonstrates that retaliation does not restore peace but intensifies inner conflict and alienation. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how trauma and institutional failure shape acts of revenge in cinematic narratives and offers insights for film studies, psychology, and cultural discourse about justice and morality.

FASCISM IN GLUKHOVSKY’S METRO 2033, METRO 2034, AND METRO 2035

Sandhy Yudhystyra Wijaya — 2025-10-02

This research explores the representation of fascism in Dmitry Glukhovsky’s Metro Trilogy, that includes Metro 2033, Metro 2034, and Metro 2035. Through the lens of William Ebenstein’s seven principles of fascism, the study aims to analyze how fascist ideology is portrayed and how it impacts society within the fictional dystopian world of Moscow’s underground metro system. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a Marxist literary criticism approach. The data are collected from narration, character dialogue, and plot development across the novels, focusing on two prominent factions that reflect fascist elements: The Fourth Reich and The Spartan Order. The analysis applies Ebenstein’s principles, including Distrust of Reason, Denial of Basic Human Equality, Code of Behavior Based on Lies and Violence, Government by Elite, Totalitarianism, Racialism and Imperialism, and Opposition to International Law and Order. The findings indicate that fascism is portrayed through the actions, structure, and ideology of certain factions, especially the Fourth Reich, which mirrors Neo-Nazi ideologies. The Spartan Order also exhibits fascist tendencies in its authoritarian behavior. Fascism is shown to thrive in post-apocalyptic conditions where fear, control, and the need for order dominate. Its presence significantly affects individual characters and societal structures, often leading to violence, exclusion, and the suppression of rational thought and equality. This research concludes that Glukhovsky’s work serves not only as dystopian fiction but as a political critique of authoritarianism. By highlighting the dangers of fascist ideology in a fictional future, the Metro Trilogy reflects ongoing concerns about the resurgence of authoritarian values in real-world societies.
Keywords: Dehumanize, Dystopia, Faction, Fascism, Violence

Magical Realism in Matt Haig's The Midnight Library

Arninta Beatris Pramesti — 2025-10-11

This research discusses about Magical Realism in Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library. The novel, as the data source, tells about of the main character, Nora seed, a woman who finds herself in a mysterious library between life and death after her suicide attempt. Each book in the library contains a different version of Nora’s life based on the choices she could have made. This library represents a different version of her life, each based on choices she could have made differently. The scope focuses on the elements of magical realism and the roles of the midnight library as a liminal space. This research focuses on revealing the elements of magical realism and roles of the midnight library as a liminal space. This research uses theory of the elements of magical realism by Wendy B. Faris, which consists of the irreducible element, the phenomenal world, unsetting doubts, merging realm, and disruption of time, space and identity. This research uses descriptive qualitative method and uses intrinsic approach. The novel incorporates the library as a liminal space that bridges in life and death, between reality and imagination, as well as temporal and spatial boundaries. The result of the analysis indicates that the novel can be categorized as the literary work of magical realism because the elements of magical realism can be found in the novel and the library in this novel represents as a place between life and death, temporal and spatial, and the transitionary of the library.

Po’s Pursuit of Personal Transformation in Tracey West’s Kung Fu Panda 3

Satrio Wicaksono — 2025-08-03

This research explores the multidimensional process of personal transformation experienced by the protagonist, Po, in Kung Fu Panda 3 by Tracey West. The study aims to examine Po’s internal development by focusing on his identity struggle, emotional maturation, and spiritual awakening as he transitions from a self-doubting warrior to a fully realised leader. Employing a qualitative research method, this study conducts a close reading and thematic analysis of the novel to uncover the psychological layers of Po’s transformation. The research highlights that Po’s evolution is not merely defined by physical prowess or heroic feats, but is deeply rooted in his internal reconciliation and personal growth. The findings reveal that Po’s personal transformation unfolds through three primary dimensions: psychological, emotional, and spiritual. Psychologically, Po confronts an identity crisis sparked by his sudden role as a teacher and the discovery of his biological father. His internal struggle between who he thinks he should be and who he authentically is forms the core of his psychological fragmentation. Emotionally, Po grapples with loyalty and guilt as he navigates his relationships with both his adoptive father, Mr. Ping, and his biological father, Li Shan. These emotional challenges push Po toward a deeper sense of empathy, emotional regulation, and maturity. Spiritually, Po’s journey culminates in his mastery of chi, a symbolic act of inner harmony and self-acceptance, reflecting his attainment of a fully integrated self.

Keywords: Emotional Growth, Identity Crisis, Personal Transformation, Self-Acceptance, Spiritual Awakening

The Deixis Analysis on The Stoic by John Galsworthy

Ahmad Azhari — 2025-10-02

The objective of this study is to describe the types of deixis used in the short story The Stoic by John Galsworthy. The study is entitled “The Deixis Analysis on The Stoic by John Galsworthy” and focuses on the utterances of characters that contain deictic expressions. Yule’s (1996) theory on deixis serves as the primary framework for the analysis, and the short story is used as the data source. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive method, which involves collecting, classifying, and analyzing utterances containing deixis. According to Yule (1996:9), there are three main types of deixis: person deixis, which involves the relationship between the speaker and the addressee; temporal deixis, which refers to time-related information; and spatial deixis, which concerns the specific location related to an event. Furthermore, person deixis is subdivided into three forms—first person, second person, and third person—based on the speaker’s point of view. The results of the study show that the most frequently used type of deixis in The Stoic is person deixis, with first person deixis occurring 24 times, followed by second person deixis (7 times), third person deixis (5 times), spatial deixis (8 times), and temporal deixis (6 times), making a total of 50 deictic expressions identified in the short story. The dominance of first person deixis highlights the subjective perspective and personal involvement of the narrator or characters in the events of the story. This suggests that the narrative heavily relies on the character’s personal experiences and inner reflections.

Noun Phrase Construction in The Alchemist: An Indonesian Translation of English Noun Phrases

Fadhilatus Sa'adah — 2025-10-02

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to examine the noun phrase construction in the Indonesian
translation of Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist. This study employed the descriptive qualitative approach in
conjunction with Collins (2017) English noun phrase theory and Djenar (2003) Indonesian noun phrase
theory. The construction of noun phrases in English and Indonesian differs somewhat in the location of the
pre-modifier. In the English noun phrase construction, the pre-modifier comes before the head, whereas
in the Indonesian noun phrase construction, the pre-modifier comes after the head. The Alchemist contains
96 data points on English noun phrase construction, according to the findings of this study. In the TL the
structure changes into: 74 Indonesian noun phrase construction consisting of head + post-HM, 21
Indonesian noun phrase construction consisting of determiner + head + post-HM, and 1 Indonesian noun
phrase construction consisting of subject + predicate.
Keywords: Noun Phrase Structure, The Alchemist, Translation

An Ethnographic Approach of Cancel Culture Against Abidzar in the Indonesian Movie Industry: Production and Consumption Perspective

Theola Caesar Aisyah Sidik — 2025-08-02

This paper investigates the dynamics of cancel culture in Indonesia by analyzing the controversy surrounding Abidzar Al-Ghifari’s casting in the Indonesian remake of the Korean drama Business Proposal. Drawing on digital ethnographic methods, the study explores how online K-pop communities engage in the processes of cultural critique and symbolic resistance. Through in-depth interviews with ten fans from digital platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, Telegram, and Facebook, the research examines how both media producers and consumers negotiate aesthetic expectations, moral judgments, and representational legitimacy. The findings show that cancel culture serves not only as a mechanism of social control but also as an arena of participatory discourse where cultural standards, global influences, and national identity are contested. Ultimately, this study highlights how fan communities, empowered by digital connectivity and cultural fluency, have the capacity to influence production decisions and redefine public accountability in the entertainment industry.

An Analysis of Directive Speech Acts of The Main Character in Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie

Alfina Fitriani — 2025-10-09

The phenomenon of directive speech acts in movies refers to how characters use language to make other characters to do something. In the movie, this often appears in the form of dialogue containing commands, requests, begging, suggestions, etc. This research focused on the main character’s utterances named Mike, a security guard with personal struggles begins work at an abandoned pizzeria, Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. There, he must confront the horrors of haunted, self-propelled animatronic robots, while slowly uncovering the dark mystery behind the restaurant and its connection to the disappearance of his family. The purpose of this study is to find out what types of directives are in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie and what types of directives is most used by the main character. By using the theory of speech acts which was first developed by J.L. Austin was later expanded by J.R. Searle divided into five categories based on illocutionary force, there are assertive, directives, commissives, expressives, declarations. The source of data for this research is movie entitled Five Nights at Freddy's, and this research focuses on directive speech acts of the main character by analyzing the script, dialogue, and interaction with other characters. The method uses in this research is a descriptive qualitative combined with a pragmatic theory. The study finds some directive utterances, they are command appear 8 times, begging 1 times, request 10 times, suggestion 1 time, invitation 1 times totaling 21 directive speech acts in in Five Nights at Freddy's Movie. Mike, the main character uses a lot of directive speech to show his dominance, love, and care for his younger sister

Flouting Maxim Analysis in Transformer One Movie

Muhammad Thoriqulhaq Wirayudha — 2025-10-11

This research investigates the phenomenon of flouting conversational maxims in the animated science fiction movie Transformers One, directed by Josh Cooley. Grounded in H. P. Grice’s Cooperative Principle (1975), the study identifies how characters intentionally flout the four conversational maxims of quantity, quality, relation, and manner to create implied meanings within dialogue. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the researcher manually transcribed and analyzed dialogue from the movie, focusing on utterances that deviate from literal meaning to fulfill pragmatic functions such as sarcasm, irony, deception, and humor. A total of 25 instances of maxim flouting were found. The maxim of quality flouted (12 times), maxim of relation flouted (5 times), maxim of quantity flouted (4 times), and maxim of manner flouted (4 times). The most frequently flouted maxim was the maxim of quality. The study reveals that flouting maxim of quality often emerges in situations involving tension, rebellion, or character conflict underscoring sarcasm, exaggeration, or strategic misdirection. Characters such as Orion Pax, D-16, and B-127 flouted the maxim in the conversation not only to manipulate conversation but also to express emotional subtext, defiance, and humor. Unlike previous studies that focus on live-action dramas or comedies, this research provides insight into the pragmatic of animated science fiction dialogue. The findings suggest that flouting maxim enhances characters dialogue and supports the narrative to infer deeper meanings.

Maxim Observance and Non-Observance on Meilin’s Utterances in Turning Red Movie

Cheryl Firdausi Pramita — 2025-10-11

This study explores the observance and non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle in the speech of Meilin Lee, the main character in Pixar’s animated film Turning Red. Focusing on her dialogues with both family members and friends, this research aims to identify how Meilin observes, flouts, or violates the conversational maxims of Quantity, Quality, Relevance, and Manner. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study analyzes 97 utterances selected from the film’s transcript. The results show that the maxim of relevance is most frequently used in family interactions, often flouted to avoid confrontation or express resistance. Meanwhile, the maxim of quantity dominates Meilin’s interactions with her friends, frequently flouted for humor or expressive emphasis. Violations are more common in family settings, reflecting emotional concealment or tension, whereas flouting is more prevalent in casual, peer-based conversations. These findings highlight how characters’ maxim use shifts depending on relational context and suggest that non-observance strategies serve functions such as avoidance, emphasis, emotional control, or indirect expression. The study contributes to pragmatic analysis in fictional discourse and offers insight into how animated characters reflect real-world communication dynamics

Keywords: Cooperative Principle, Gricean Maxim, Pragmatic, Turning Red.

Exposing The Fantasy Structure In All These Sunken Souls: Black Horror Anthology

Annisya Salsabilla — 2025-10-11

The thesis entitled “Exposing the Fantasy Structure in All These Sunken Souls: Black Horror Anthology” aimed to reveal the fantasy story structure in the ten stories within the book All These Sunken Souls, published by Amberjack Publishing, and to classify those ten stories into Todorov’s three types of fantasy structures. The method used to analyse the ten short stories was a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study technique to collect data. This research applied Tzvetan Todorov’s narratology and fantasy theory. Both theories were utilized to uncover the fantasy story structure in the ten short stories in All These Sunken Souls, including the stages of equilibrium/initial situation, disruption/strange events, recognition/hesitation, repair/explanation, and new equilibrium/outcome. After analyzing the fantasy structure, the type of fantasy in each story was identified. The second analysis was carried out by examining the motifs and fantasy events appearing in each short story. Then, the writer grouped the stories into Todorov’s three types of fantasy structures: the Uncanny, the Marvelous, and the Pure Fantasy. Through this research, the result obtained was a depiction of the construction of the fantasy structure in All These Sunken Souls, which pointed to the types and categories of Todorov’s fantasy stories. The analysis revealed that out of the ten stories, only two types of Todorov’s fantasy structures were found: the Marvelous and the Pure Fantasy. The Uncanny type was not represented in any of the stories, which indicated a strong inclination toward supernatural and ambiguous elements rather than rational or psychological explanations.

THE COMPARISON OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED BY MALE AND FEMALE MAIN CHARACTER IN MUNDRUCZÓ’S PIECES OF A WOMAN MOVIE

Margaretha Intan Yustikarani — 2025-10-11

This research discusses the comparison of politeness strategies used by male and female main characters in the Pieces of a Woman's movie (2020), focusing on how gender and power affect their language choices. The study uses Brown and Levinson's (1987) politeness theory as the main theory with Sara Mills's (2003) gender and politeness theory as the support theory and applies a descriptive qualitative method. A total of 428 utterances from the two main characters, Sean (male) and Martha (female), were analyzed and grouped into four types of politeness strategies: Bald on Record, Positive Politeness, Negative Politenes, and Off the Record. The results show that Sean used all four strategies, with Positive Politeness being the most common (121 uterances), followed by Bald on Record (46), Of the Record 22), and Negative Politeness (10). This means Sean often tries to build closeness and familiarity but also speaks directly when needed. Martha, on the other hand, produced 229 utterances, with Positive Politeness being the most frequent (161), showing she focuses more on emotional closeness and maintaining good relationships. She also used Off the Record (28), Bald on Record (31), and Negative Politeness (9). Martha's choices show a more careful and emotionally sensitive way of speaking. Overall, the study finds that gender and power influence how people choose politeness strategies. The female character used more polite and indirect language, while male character combined closeness to gather empathy to get what he wants.

MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY PORTRAYED IN ALI HAZELWOOD’S CHECK & MATE

Aqmal Ervianto — 2025-10-11

This research analyzes the portrayal of masculinity and femininity in Ali Hazelwood’s Check & Mate, using Connell’s gender theory as the primary framework. The study focuses on how gender roles are constructed and challenged within the male-dominated environment of competitive chess. Through a qualitative descriptive method, this thesis demonstrates that the author does not only critique rigid gender expectations but also offers a narrative of resistance and transformation. Masculinity is depicted through the dominance, authority, and emotional detachment of male characters namely Nolan Sawyer illustrating complicity of masculinity, Malte Koch, and Bob illustrating concept of subordination of masculinity. Conversely, femininity is expressed through the emotional sensitivity, modesty, and self-sacrifice embodied by the female protagonist, Mallory Greenleaf, in line with Connell’s theory of hegemony femininity. This research reveals that in literary works, women are not only depicted as support for men but are also depicted as dominant women. The writer concludes that this literary work illustrates how women can reject and break through social boundaries to forge their own identity and power amidst the dominance of masculinity.

Systemic Racism and Racial Identity in Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half

Ibnu Dafa Febrianto — 2025-10-11

This article explores the representation of systemic racism in Brit Bennett’s novel The Vanishing Half, using Joe R. Feagin’s Systemic Racism Theory and a sociological approach to literature. The study analyzes how racism is portrayed not just as individual prejudice but as a multidimensional system embedded in institutions, cultural norms, and personal identity. The novel follows the diverging paths of twin sisters, Desiree and Stella, who make drastically different choices about their racial identities choices that influence their families across generations. Through textual analysis, the article identifies four key forms of racism depicted in the novel: structural, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized. Structural racism appears in the town of Mallard’s colorist ideology; institutional racism manifests in unequal education and employment; interpersonal racism is evident in microaggressions and exclusion; while internalized racism is portrayed through Stella’s rejection of her Black identity. The study reveals how these forms of racism shape the characters’ identities, relationships, and life opportunities. By combining literary analysis with sociological theory, the article argues that The Vanishing Half serves not only as a powerful narrative but also as a critique of enduring racial inequality in American society. It highlights literature’s role in exposing and resisting systemic oppression through storytelling.

A Gricean Analysis of Maxim Flouting in Inside Out (2015) and Inside Out 2 (2024) Movie

Galuh Nastiti Citra Prameswari — 2025-08-04

This study examines the flouting of Gricean maxims in the animated films Inside Out (2015) and Inside Out 2 (2024). Using Grice’s Cooperative Principle (1975) as the theoretical framework, this research identifies the types of flouting maxims and analyzes how they contribute to character interactions. A descriptive qualitative method was used to analyze 52 utterances from the movies. The findings show that all four types of maxims were flouted: manner (19 instances), relation (15), quality (9), and quantity (8). The data of this study are the utterances from the movies Inside Out (2015) and Inside Out 2 (2024). These floutings were used by characters to express sarcasm, avoid direct responses, or convey emotions indirectly. For example, characters like Anxiety and Riley often flouted the maxims to reflect inner conflict or nervousness, while others used flouting to create humor or shift the topic. The study concludes that flouting maxims in these films serves not only as a pragmatics device but also strengthens emotional expression and character development. This pragmatic strategy enriches the dialogue and makes character interactions more realistic. By understanding these instances of maxim flouting, viewers and learners can develop better interpretive skills and communication awareness.

Magical Realism in Gareth Brown's "The Book of Doors"

Yulia Eka Putri — 2025-10-11

This study discusses the presence of magical realism elements in Gareth Brown’s The Book of Doors. The objective of this study is to analyze the use of magical realism by identifying the five primary features of magical realism within the novel’s plot, characters, and setting. In answering the problem of the statement, this study uses new criticism literary approach and Wendy B. Faris’ theory of magical realism. This study uses descriptive qualitative as the research design, focusing on textual analysis by interpreting specific quotations. The novel, The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown serves as the data source for this study. The result shows that all five elements of magic realism can be found in the novel. The irreducible element can be found throughout the story with the existence of magical books, primarily the Book of Doors and the Book of Shadows. The phenomenal world is proven with how familiar the settings and the activity in the story that resembles the real world, for example, the social gap between Cassie and her employer. Unsettling doubt appears as characters and readers question the boundary between reality and magic. Merging realm is shown through the natural coexistence of the ordinary world and the shadow realm. Lastly, characters are able to roam across time and space using the ability of the Book of Doors, reflecting the disruption of identity, time, and space.

Analyzing The Cultural Values of Figurative Language Found In Pamona Songs

Deane Gloria Gadi — 2025-10-09

The aim of this study was to identify the themes that conveyed through of figurative language present in Pamona songs and to find out the cultural values. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study interprets data sourced from four Pamona songs taught in schools. This study explores the use of figurative language in the lyrics of the Pamona song as well as the themes also cultural values conveyed through the figurative language. The themes conveyed are the beauty of nature, love for the homeland, and advice. Then the cultural values found in the songs are togetherness and good manners. The study concludes that Pamona songs are a valuable tool for educators. The figurative language within the songs' lyrics effectively conveys cultural values and themes, helping to build students' character and strengthen their local identity while preparing them for a global world. By using these songs in English classes, teachers can promote critical thinking and ensure students maintain their cultural roots.

An Analysis of Idiomatic Expressions in The Animated Series “Gravity Falls” Season 1 Episode 1 & 2 (2012)

Rahmat Agung Setiawan — 2025-10-09

This research investigates the types and frequency of idiomatic expressions used in the
animated series Gravity Falls (2012), created by Robert Hirsch. Employing a descriptive qualitative
approach, the researchers analysed transcripts from two selected episodes: Episode 1, Tourist Trap, and
Episode 2, The Legend of the Gobblewonker. The analysis was guided by the typology of idioms proposed
by O'Dell and McCarthy (2010), which categorizes idioms into six distinct types. The findings indicate the
presence of three types of idiomatic expressions across the two episodes: clichés and fixed statements (10
instances), binomials (1 instance), and euphemisms (2 instances). Among these, clichés and fixed
statements emerged as the most dominant category. Specifically, seven instances of this type were found
in the first episode, while the remaining three occurred in the second.

“Hiroya’s Self-Discovery in Michiko Aoyama’s What You Are Looking For Is in the Library”

Habib Aditya Artiansyah — 2025-10-06

This study explores the psychological and emotional transformation of Hiroya Suda, a character from Michiko Aoyama’s What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, focusing on his journey of self-discovery as he transitions from a withdrawn and uncertain individual to someone who begins to embrace meaning, connection, and personal growth. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research applies psychoanalytic theory and Scott Barry Kaufman’s reinterpretation of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Transcend) to examine how Hiroya’s internal conflicts, suppressed desires, and evolving self-perception shape his development. The findings identify three major stages in his transformation: psychological stagnation, emotional reawakening, and the reconstruction of a new identity, each marked by key interactions and introspective moments. This research contributes to literary discussions on identity formation by illustrating how fictional narratives reflect realworld psychological growth and human resilience. The analysis reveals that Hiroya’s development is not driven by external success but by a gradual shift toward authenticity, self-acceptance, and meaningful living, aligning with the psychological concepts of self-actualization and personal integration.

HYBRID CULTURAL IDENTITY IN EIICHIRO ODA’S ONE PIECE AND MATT OWENS’S ONE PIECE (2023)

Alifia Nabila Putri Widodo — 2025-10-06

This study analyzes the construction and representation of hybrid identity in the narrative of One Piece (East Blue Arc) by Eiichiro Oda and its live-action adaptation by Matt Owens (2023). Drawing from Gérard Genette’s (1997) theory of intertextuality and Homi K. Bhabha’s (1994) concept of hybrid identity and third space, this study positions adaptation as a dialogic process that not only transfers stories across mediums, but also renegotiates values, cultural contexts, and identity representations. Through qualitative methods in the form of narrative analysis and visual discourse, this study also explores how these representations are reinforced in the live-action adaptation through the selection of multi-ethnic actors, global production design, and an emotional cinematic approach. The findings demonstrate that hybrid identity in One Piece is not only reflected in the text but is also widely recognized by global audiences as a reflection of universal values, such as freedom, solidarity, and resistance to hegemonic power. The tension between audience responses in the expectations of the original culture and the global approach carried out in the adaptation. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of cross-media adaptation as a space for the formation of new, inclusive, and transformative cultural identities in the era of media globalization.

An Identity Reflection through the Language Style Used by the Main Character in The Bear TV Series

Amira Qonita Syifaul Ghaniyah — 2025-10-06

This study aims to identify the types of language styles employed by the main character in The Bear TV series and to analyze how the most dominant styles reflect the main character‘s identity. According to Joos (1967), language style is defined as an individual‘s manner of communication, which is adjusted according to specific contexts and situations. This study adopts a qualitative approach utilizing a content analysis design to collect, categorize, and interpret relevant data from the main character‘s utterances throughout the TV series. The theoretical framework guiding this study is Joos‘ (1967) Five Clocks theory, which categorized language styles into five types: frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate. Based on the analysis of the main character‘s utterances, three of the five language styles were identified: consultative (5 instances), casual (51 instances), and intimate (16 instances). Among these, the casual style emerged as the most frequently used. The predominance of the casual style indicates that the main character exhibits an egalitarian identity and tends to minimize hierarchical distinctions. This result is particularly significant given the hierarchical nature of professional kitchen environments, where strict chains of command are typically upheld. Despite holding the position of head chef, the main character demonstrates a preference for fostering collaborative and equal relationships with co-workers, as evidenced by his consistent use of casual style. This study highlights how language style functions as a reflection of the main character‘s identity, offering insight into the main character‘s personality, particularly his intense emotions and perfectionism, as conveyed through recurring linguistic choices across various situational and conversational contexts.

The Role of ChatGPT in Enhancing Argumentative Writing Skills of EFL Students through Formative Feedback

Virgin Setiawan — 2025-10-06

This research aims to analyze the role of ChatGPT’s formative feedback in improving the quality of EFL Students’ argumentative essay writing. The methodology involved a quantitative design with pre-feedback and post-feedback argumentative essays written by 31 participants. These essays were assessed by the argumentative writing rubric from SERP Institute which focusing in four aspects; argumentation, evidence, organization, and language. Scores were rated by two raters, with high interrater reliability confirmed by ICC value of .950. The result of this research revealed statistically improvement in the rating of argumentative essays after receiving formative feedback from ChatGPT, with the evidence aspect showing the highest mean increase (5.8387 points). This is based on the .Sig value of paired sample test of .000, it shows a significant improvement. Additionally, based on the interview responses, it is revealed that after utilizing the feedback from ChatGPT, the participants’ overall showed positive perceptions of ChatGPT, highlighting its usefulness in identifying weaknesses, improving structure, and generating ideas, although students noted that clear prompts were necessary.

Keywords: Argumentative Writing, ChatGPT, EFL Learners, Formative Feedback, Interrater Reliability

Sex Work and Economic Independence in Rufi Thorpe’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles: A Feminist Analysis

Fina Yulia Rahmah — 2025-10-06

This research explores the portrayal of sex work and female agency in Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. In examining this issue, the research applies liberal feminism and sex-positive feminism as theoretical frameworks. Liberal feminism focuses on individual rights, autonomy, and equal access to opportunities, while sex-positive feminism highlights the importance of sexual agency and the value of consensual sex work. This research is design as qualitative research with extrinsic approach. The approach applied in the study is liberal feminist and sex-positive feminism. Both theories are used to understand how the character seeks individual rights and to explore how Margo’s sexual choices can be seen as a form of empowerment. The analysis shows that Margo's decision is not impulsive or forced; rather, it emerges from a long process of reflection and necessity. She chooses OnlyFans as a way to gain financial control, provide for her son, and regain personal power in a world that continuously dismisses her. Although she gains independence, the novel also reveals how society continues to judge and isolate her. Liberal feminism and sex-positive feminism view Margo’s choice as a form of empowerment because it reflects her autonomy, consent, and control over her economic and sexual decisions. The findings of this research suggest that Margo’s journey challenges stereotypes about sex workers and opens space for a more empowering narrative. Her story offers a feminist perspective on survival, motherhood, and dignity through sexual labor in the digital age.

Will Traynor’s Social Isolation in Jojo Moyes’s Me Before You

Azmil Asiyah Nadhifa — 2025-10-09

Social isolation is a condition when individuals are cut off from social relationships both physically and emotionally. This study aims to analyze the social isolation experienced by the character Will Traynor in the novel Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. The objectives of the study are to find out the cause of social isolation and its impact on mental health. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a literary psychology approach as a literary approach. The results shows that the social isolation experienced by Will Traynor is not only caused by his physical limitations and the surrounding environment, but also by psychological conflicts and emotional trauma due to the loss of his old life. The effects of social isolation experienced by Will Traynor can be seen from his attitude of withdrawing from the environment, losing his zest for life, showing helplessness, and his desire to end his life because he feels that his life could not the way it used to be. This representation shows how physical trauma can trigger deep social and emotional isolation in human life.

Apology Strategies on Characters’ Utterances in Moana and Moana 2 Movies

Grace Natasha Karundeng — 2025-08-04

This study analyzes apology strategies used by characters in the Moana and Moana 2 animated movies. The study aims to find the types of apology strategies in the characters’ utterances and to determine which strategy is most frequently used. The theory of apology strategies by Olshtain and Cohen (1983), which includes five main types: an expression of apology, an explanation or account, an acknowledgment of responsibility, an offer of repair, and a promise of forbearance was applied in this research. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that a total of 53 utterances contain apology strategies. Among them, an explanation or account was the most frequently used strategy, followed by acknowledgment of responsibility, expression of apology, offer of repair, and promise of forbearance. These findings reveal that characters tend to provide reasons or explanations as a way to express regret and maintain harmony in their interpersonal communication. The study contributes to the understanding of apology strategies in animated movies and how they reflect real-life communication behavior.

Shamanisme Pada Tokoh Yuta Okkotsu Dalam Anime Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie Karya Gege Akutami

Cahyaning Dewi Sekarningtyas — 2025-10-09

Skripsi ini menganalisis shamanisme pada karakter Yuta Okkotsu dalam Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie karya Gege Akutami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi elemen shamanisme yang terlihat dalam perjalanan emosional dan spiritual Yuta, yang terikat dengan kutukan roh Rika Orimoto. Dengan pendekatan psikologi sastra, skripsi ini menggali peran Yuta sebagai perantara antara dunia manusia dan dunia roh, yang mencirikan praktik shamanisme. Shamanisme yang melibatkan komunikasi dengan dunia spiritual, digunakan sebagai landasan teori untuk memahami bagaimana Yuta mengelola kekuatan roh Rika. Ketegangan antara dunia manusia dan gaib yang dialami Yuta mencerminkan peran shaman dalam menjembatani kedua dunia tersebut. Melalui ikatannya dengan Rika, Yuta menjalani proses penyembuhan, penebusan, dan transformasi spiritual yang mencerminkan perjalanan seorang shaman dalam mengatasi konflik batin dan menguasai dirinya. Penelitian ini juga mengeksplorasi konsep shamanisme dalam hubungan Yuta dan Rika, serta peran Yuta sebagai penyembuh. Secara keseluruhan, skripsi ini menunjukkan bagaimana Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie menggabungkan elemen shamanistik dalam narasinya, memberikan pemahaman lebih dalam mengenai perkembangan karakter Yuta dan makna spiritual dalam cerita tersebut.

Representation of Racial Discrimination in Christina Hammond’s Reed The Black Kids

Achmad Febry Setyawan — 2025-10-09

This thesis analyzes the racially discriminatory experiences found in the novel The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed by discussing three types of discrimination as identified by Fred L. Pincus: individual, institutional, and structural. In addition, this research examines how the main character, Ashley Bennett, copes with such discrimination using the dual-process model proposed by Lazarus and Folkman. A qualitative descriptive approach is employed, using the close reading technique to interpret the novel. The primary data consists mainly of narrative quotations from the novel, which serve to illustrate acts of discrimination and the psychological responses of the protagonist. Individual discrimination is experienced by Ashley through social exclusion, stereotyping, and verbal racial abuse by her schoolmates. Institutional discrimination is manifested in the biased practices within schools, policing, and the media. Meanwhile, structural discrimination is embedded within broader systems such as education, economics, and law, which continue to marginalize Black communities.Ashley’s coping strategies involve both problem focused and emotion-focused approaches. She avoids maladaptive peer groups and engages in constructive actions (problem-focused), while also seeking emotional regulation through acceptance, self-reflection, and internalization (emotion-focused). Racial discrimination in the novel is portrayed as both a personal and systemic issue. Ashley’s journey in confronting social injustice while searching for her identity in a racist society reveals the multifaceted challenges faced by Black youth, who must navigate both identity formation and resistance.

Narrative Structure in Megg Shaffer's The Wishing Game

Ria Taqwani — 2025-10-11

The Wishing Game with a focus on the psychological transformation of the main character, Lucy Hart, in her struggle to become a mother. The problems raised in this study are how the phases of narrative structure according to Tzvetan Todorov’s theory form the tension of the story and character development, as well as how Lucy experiences the transformation of identity as a mother through her narrative experience. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with structuralism and psychological approaches. Data were collected from the text of the novel and analyzed with reference to Todorov’s theory of narrative structure, the theory of matresence by Dr. Aurelie Athan, and the theory of narrative identity by Dan P. McAdams. The analysis shows that Todorov’ five stage narrative structure of equilibrium, disruption, recognition, attempt to repair, and new equilibrium forms the flow of Lucy’s character development gradually. Disruption occurs when Lucy fails to adopt Christopher due to economic conditions, which triggers inner conflict and the urge to change. Her attempt to repair is seen in her participation in a competition that symbolizes her struggle as a mother to be. Matresence theory shows that Lucy experiences an emotional and identity transition towards motherhood, even though it is not yet legal. Meanwhile, through McAdams narrative identity theory, it is revealed that Lucy rewrites her life narrative from a past full of wounds to a story of love, hope and forgiveness. The conclusion of this research is that the narrative structure in The Wishing Game not only functions as a series of events, but also as a place for the emotional development and identity of the main character.

The Social Conflict in Que Nguyen and Adele Lim's Raya and The Last Dragon

Yosica Gabrellia Sabatini — 2025-08-03

This research is entitled The Social Conflict in Que Nguyen and Adele Lim’s Raya and the Last Dragon. The focus of this research is divided into two, namely to analyze the social conflict and conflict resolution within the story. The primary data source is the screenplay of Raya and The Last Dragon by Que Nguyen and Adele Lim. This study uses sociological approach which focuses on Marxist literary criticism to analyze the social conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, as well as how the conflict resolution unfolds. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that social conflict is reflected through class structure in an unequal economic system in the form of the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, as well as class conflict in the form of inequality of power resources, class resistance, and struggle for power resources. Moreover, conflict resolution is depicted in the form of class consciousness, working class unity, and social change. Thus, the study concludes that social conflicts rooted in class inequality can lead to divisions, betrayals, and struggles for power resources among groups who are suspicious of each other, and this story emphasizes that consciousness of injustice, unity among the oppressed, and collective action between them are important keys to achieve justice, equality, and sustainable peace.

Keywords: bourgeoisie, class structure, conflict resolution, proletariat, social conflict,

The Maintenance and Violation of the Politeness Principle in Ice Blue by Emma Jameson

Chery Narasyah Chiora Ulfa — 2025-10-02

This study aims to analyse how politeness maxims are either maintained or violated in the utterances of Hetheridge and Kate in the novel Ice Blue. The study applies Leech’s (2014) Seven Maxims of Politeness Principle and employs a descriptive qualitative method. The findings reveal that Hetheridge maintains approximately 54 politeness maxims and violates around 55 politeness maxims, while Kate maintains about 73 politeness maxims and violates around 52 politeness maxims. Both main characters apply all seven maxims; however, Hetheridge does not employ the sub-maxim Opinion (Reticence), and Kate does not employ both the Opinion (Reticence) and Obligation (Hearer to Speaker) maxims. Beyond identifying the types and frequencies of maxims maintained and violated by the main characters, this study also found that not all violations reflect rudeness or impoliteness. In many cases, violations occur to fulfil professional duties or to foster interpersonal relationships, showing that politeness strategies are often adapted based on context and communicative goals.

A Gender Based Analysis of Communication Styles in Ariana Grande’s Podcast Interview

Neshka Rizkita Tamara Putri Neshka — 2025-08-02

This study examines the gender based communication differences in the podcast interview titled “Ariana Grande NewAlbum ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ Wicked, Glinda Part 1.” The researchaims to identify the contrasting linguistic features used by male and female speakers, drawing from Lakoff’s theory for women’sspeech and Coates’ framework for male communication. The datawere collected by transcribing the podcast and analyzing relevantutterances using a qualitative descriptive method. The findingsreveal that male speakers frequently use commands, directquestions, and minimal responses, whereas female speakers tend to employ intensifiers, hedges, and emphatic stress. These results reinforce the idea that gender significantly influences conversational style. However, overlapping language features were also found, indicating that context and conversational dynamics contribute to linguistics choices. The study highlights the importance of podcasts as platforms for spontaneous, unscripted dialogue, making them ideal for linguistic analysis

Unveiling The Structures of Feeling in Ann Patchett's Tom Lake

Yafet Kurniawan Santoso — 2025-08-02

This thesis explores how Ann Patchett’s Tom Lake captures and expresses the unspoken emotional atmosphere of rural American life during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of Raymond Williams’s theory of the "structure of feeling." Focusing on the novel’s portrayal of small-town community, familial labor, and generational memory, the research examines how emotions like longing, resignation, care, and quiet agency shape character identity and social relationships. Using Williams’s cultural materialism as a theoretical foundation, the study reveals how Tom Lake reflects the lived experiences of individuals whose emotions are deeply entangled with historical and socio-economic change, yet often remain unarticulated. The cherry farm, as both a physical and emotional space, becomes the central site where the past and present converge, offering a poignant setting in which Lara and her daughters navigate memory, loss, and continuity. Through narrative analysis, this thesis argues that Patchett’s use of everyday life, particularly under crisis conditions, mirrors the emotional undercurrents of a transitional era. The novel does not dramatize suffering but instead reveals the quiet persistence of meaning and feeling in ordinary routines. The result of this study demonstrates literature’s capacity to render the emotional truth of a historical moment visible through subtle, shared, and deeply human experiences.

Keywords: COVID-19, Cultural Materialism, Rural Life, Structure of Feeling

Representasi Nilai-Nilai Bushido Pada Tokoh Asta dalam Film Anime Black Clover Sword of The Wizard King

Rika Tunjung Biru — 2025-08-02

Penelitian ini menganalisa tentang Representasi nilai-nilai Bushido pada Tokoh Asta dalam film anime Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Bushido merupakan kode etik lama para samurai pada periode feodal yang masih layak untuk dapat diwujudkan pada kehidupan saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai Bushido yang tercermin pada karakter Asta dalam film anime Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman mengenai relevansi nilai-nilai Bushido dalam budaya kontemporer, khususnya yang tercermin melalui media seperti film anime. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan semiotika segitiga makna yaitu Tanda (Sign), Objek (Object), dan Interpretan (Interpretant) milik Charles Sanders Pierce yang berupa cuplikan gambar adegan (tangkapan layar), dan transkrip dialog. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Asta sebagai tokoh utama berhasil merepresentasikan nilai-nilai Bushido. Terdapat sebanyak 10 data yang tersebar pada ketujuh nilai-nilai Bushido, yaitu Gi 義 (Kebenaran), Yu 勇 (Keberanian), Jin 仁 (Kemurahan Hati), Rei 禮 (Kesopanan), Makoto 誠 (Kesungguhan Hati), Meiyo 名誉 (Kehormatan), dan Chuugi 忠義 (Kesetiaan). Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa tokoh Asta dalam film anime Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King dengan efektif merepresentasikan nilai-nilai Bushido sebagai simbol penting dalam narasi dan prinsip kehidupan budaya Jepang, yang tercermin melalui media populer animasi.

Analisis Logoterapi Tokoh Alan Saverio dalam Manga Haruka Tooki Ie Karya Teki Yatsuda

Anggeline Cholilla Nawang Janah — 2025-08-02

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis proses pencarian makna hidup tokoh Alan Saverio dalam manga Haruka Tooki Ie karya Teki Yatsuda dengan menggunakan teori logoterapi Viktor E. Frankl. Fokus analisis diarahkan pada dinamika batin tokoh dalam menghadapi penderitaan serta nilai-nilai makna hidup yang ia hayati. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan psikologi sastra dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data utama diperoleh dari enam chapter dan satu bonus chapter manga, dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa studi dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses pencarian makna hidup Alan mengikuti tahapan logoterapi Frankl: dari pengalaman tragis, kehampaan makna, hingga transformasi eksistensial. Alan mengalami penderitaan mendalam seperti pelecehan, penolakan keluarga, dan penyakit fisik bawaan, yang kemudian membawanya pada krisis makna hidup. Namun, melalui hubungan emosional dengan Hayden, Alan mulai menemukan kembali harapan dan makna. Tiga nilai utama logoterapi: Creative Values, Experiential Values, dan Attitudinal Values. Terekspresikan melalui tindakan, pengalaman emosional, dan sikap Alan terhadap penderitaannya. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa manga sebagai medium naratif visual dapat merepresentasikan dinamika psikologis secara mendalam, sekaligus menjadi sarana reflektif atas isu eksistensial dalam kehidupan manusia.

The Analysis of Grief in Chukwu’s Till and Braff’s A Good Person: A Comparative Analysis

Nadia Septian Kumala Dewi — 2025-08-03

This study aims to compare grief in Chinonye Chukwu’s Till and Zach Braff’s A Good Person. This study applies a comparative literary approach supported by psychological theory, specifically William Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning, to examine how grief is experienced, expressed, and resolved by the main characters. This study also uses a descriptive qualitative method. The analysis focuses on the similarities and differences in the cause of grief, tasks of grief, and the impact of grief. Mamie grieves the brutal murder of her son and transforms her sorrow into activism and justice, while Allison struggles with guilt after causing a tragic accident and begins a journey toward personal healing. The findings reveal that both characters experience the tasks of grief: accepting the reality of the loss, processing the pain, adjusting to a new reality, and finding an enduring connection, though in different ways. Although both characters experience similar grief processes, the expression and impact of grief differ significantly. Physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, each character is affected in distinct ways depending on their background and the nature of their loss.

Keywords: Comparative Literature, Grief, Task of grief, Impact of grief, Till

Error Analysis of Students’ Speaking Class in Three-Months- Learning at Garlint English Course

Mohammad Basri — 2025-08-02

This study analyzes linguistic errors in the oral utterances of 50 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in speaking classes at Garlint English Course Pare who have studied for three months. Using a descriptive qualitative method and Error Analysis (EA) as the primary methodological framework, the study identified a total of 43 linguistic errors distributed significantly across noun phrase, word, and sentence levels. An in-depth observation of these patterns revealed that omission (7 cases at the word level) and misordering (6 cases at the noun phrase level, 5 cases at the sentence level) were the dominant error types most frequently committed by learners. These errors are primarily caused by intralingual transfer (such as L2 rule overgeneralization and developmental stages) and interlingual transfer from Bahasa Indonesia, for example, in the omission of the plural suffix (-s) on nouns. This research provides valuable insights for teachers and curriculum developers to design more targeted English language teaching strategies in intensive environments for the improvement of students' oral accuracy

A Study of Monomyth Subversion in the Novel Arthas: Rise of the Lich King

Ajimas Dzurinathif — 2025-08-03

This study discusses the subversion of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth structure in a novel written by Christie Golden entitled Arthas: Rise of the Lich King. In most stories following the monomyth, the hero goes through three main stages: Departure, Initiation, and Return. These stages usually show the hero growing as a person and bringing something valuable back to help others. However, Arthas Menethil’s journey in the novel takes a different path. Using Campbell’s theory and an intrinsic literary approach, this study looks at how Arthas changes from a noble prince into a dark and feared figure known as the Lich King. Instead of learning wisdom or becoming a better person, Arthas becomes more obsessed, loses his morality, and turns away from the people he once wanted to protect. The analysis shows how the novel uses the monoymyth stages but changes its purpose, from a story of growth and enlightenment to one of downfall and destruction. The findings reveal how the novel repurposes the monomyth into a tale of obsession, moral collapse, and the rejection of reintegration. This study helps to understand how stories can break away from traditional patterns to explore deeper themes like failure, corruption, and the making of a villain.

Textual Function of Discourse Markers: A Study of Gender Differences in Call Her Daddy "Ed Sheeran: You Either Love Me or Hate Me" on YouTube

Diky Setyawan — 2025-08-04

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This study investigates the textual functions of discourse markers (DMs) and explores gender-based differences in their usage in a real-life podcast conversation. The data source is the discourse markers from the utterances in the YouTube podcast Call Her Daddy, titled “Ed Sheeran: You Either Love Me or Hate Me,” featuring Alex Cooper as the host and Ed Sheeran as the guest. This research employs Brinton’s (1996) framework to categorize the textual functions of DMs and applies Deborah Tannen’s (1990) Difference Theory to examine gendered communication styles. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study identifies 788 total discourse markers: 591 produced by the male speaker and 197 by the female speaker. The most dominant category of textual function was fillers, followed by information indicators and sequence/relevance markers. The findings reveal that Ed Sheeran, although male, frequently used fillers and repair markers typically associated with rapport-style communication. Meanwhile, Alex Cooper, despite using fewer DMs overall, relied heavily on topic switchers and turn-taking markers, aligning with her role as host. These patterns support Tannen’s theory that male speakers tend to emphasize information and logical structure (report talk), while female speakers focus on maintaining conversational flow and interpersonal rapport (rapport talk). The study highlights how discourse markers function not only as linguistic tools but also as reflections of gender identity, conversational role, and interactional purpose in digital media discourse.

Keywords: discourse markers, gender differences, podcast, pragmatics, textual functions

Functional Register in Reddit-Based Medical Consultations: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Perspective

Maulidatur Rohmah — 2025-08-02

The Use of Academic Vocabulary in Problem-solving Essay by Indonesian EFL University Students

Shabrina Dwi Arsa — 2025-10-09

Abstract. For EFL university students, mastering academic vocabulary could be quite challenging as the vocabulary used in academic setting has different equivalents to the vocabulary used in everyday life. Spesific lexicon enables them to navigate the demands of higher education, especially when articulating solutions to multifaced problems. By understanding how EFL university students uses and apply it in actual academic essay writing is crucial to improvement in assessment. This study aims to exploring the usage and application of academic vocabulary in problem-solving essay by Final-year EFL university students using vocabulary profiling tools, rubric scoring, and Pearson Correlation with qualitative interview data. This study has provided comprehensive insights into the use of academic vocabulary by students and their perceptions of its role in academic writing. Research has found that there is a positive correlation between frequency of AWL use dan quality of writing, and this means the result of this positive correlation shows how the use of academic vocabulary and writing quality influence the impact of their assessment.

Keyword: Application, Usage, Academic, Writing, Vocabulary

Misty's Trauma in Ashley Blooms Every Bone a Prayer

Bella Silvia Dwi Andini — 2025-10-02

Abstract, This study aims to discuss the issue of trauma in the novel Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms. The main focus of this study is to find the causes, effects, and types of trauma experienced by the main character in the story. This study uses the theory of literary psychology approach by applying Judith Herman's theory to analyze the trauma experienced by Misty. The research method used in this study is qualitative with a literary psychology approach. From the analysis results, there are three causes of Misty's experience. The first is sexual and physical abuse by her neighbour named Big Billy, the second is emotional neglect by her family, and the last is a dangerous situation. The impact of the trauma experienced by Misty is emotional and psychological. This can be seen from the guilt and shame for what has happened to her. Therefore, it can be concluded that the trauma experienced by Misty is complex trauma. Complex trauma refers to a type of trauma that occurs repeatedly and cumulatively, often over a long period of time and usually in interpersonal relationships. This trauma is more severe because it usually involves violence, often starting from childhood.

Keywords: Trauma, Cause Of Trauma, Effect of Trauma, Type of Trauma

Exploring Persephone Fraser’s Trauma in Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After

Selvia Natasya — 2025-10-02

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This study focuses on the causes, effects, and healing process of the psychological trauma that Persephone "Percy" Fraser in Carley Fortune's Every Summer After endured. This study employs qualitative text analysis to investigate Percy's emotional journey through a psychological approach grounded in Bessel van der Kolk's and Shira Assu's theory. According to this study, Percy's betrayal of Sam Florek is the root cause of her trauma, which results in feelings of guilt, anxiety, emotional detachment, panic attacks, and compulsive repetition. Returning to Barry's Bay marks the beginning of her healing, as self-forgiveness, emotional confrontation, and reconnection aid in her recovery, identity restoration, and trust building. The study finds that trauma not only causes emotional pain and behavioral changes but also physical symptoms.

Keywords: Trauma, Cause, Effect, Emotional Healing

Representation of Female Sexuality in Women's Narratives on "Creatalks Entertainment" Youtube Channel.

Ainilya Salwa Asyiva — 2025-08-03

This study explores the representation of female sexuality in women’s spoken narratives featured on the Creatalks Entertainment YouTube channel. The research focuses on three of the most viewd videos, each presenting a woman’s personal experience involving sex, power, and emotional complexity. Using Sara Mills’ feminist stylistics as a theoretical framework, the study analyzes how the women position themselves in their stories whether as agents, victims, or both. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with the primary data consisting of video transcripts. Rather than focusing on technical linguistic elements, the analysis examines the framing of sexuality through storytelling, emotional tone, and the social context of each experience. The findings reveal that while one woman portrays herself as a clear agent of her sexuality, the other two narrate experiences that reflect a blend of agency and victimhood shaped by manipulation, emotional debt, and power imbalance. These narratives illustrate the complexity of female sexuality when shaped by authority, trust, and cultural silence. This study highlights the importance of digital storytelling in revealing how women make sense of their sexual experiences within a patriarchal context.

Keywords : Female Sexuality, Women”s Narratives, Creatalks Entertainment

A Critical Discourse Analysis of War-Related Terms in BBC and CNN Of Gaza Israel: NOW Corpus (2024)

Etia Surya Rahma Wardani — 2025-10-02

In an era of rapid digital communication, news media play a pivotal role in shaping public perception, especially during global conflicts. The language used in media reporting can subtly influence readers’ understanding, emotions, and opinions through particular word choices and framing techniques. In the case of the Gaza-Israel conflict, international news media play a key role in constructing narratives through their lexical and discursive choices. This research aims to analyze the use of war-related terms, particularly the word “airstrike,” in the reporting of the Gaza-Israel conflict by international media BBC and CNN, using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) based on Teun A. van Dijk’s model. The data were collected from the NOW Corpus (News on the Web), which compiles online news articles from various countries. The analysis was conducted at the micro (textual structure), meso (social cognition), and macro (social context) levels to uncover hidden ideologies and power dynamics embedded in media discourse. The finding shows that the term “airstrike” frequently co-occurs with specific state actors, particularly “Israeli,” and is often used in contexts emphasizing destruction, civilian casualties, and humanitarian consequences. The implication of this study is that word choices in news reporting, such as “airstrike,” can subtly reflect bias and influence public perception of global conflicts. Both BBC and CNN frequently associate the term with Israeli military actions, but CNN places greater emphasis on humanitarian impact and civilian suffering.

A PROSODIC ANALYSIS: INTONATION EFFECT ON ILLOCUTIONARY SPEECH ACTS

Yolanda Abesda — 2025-10-09

This study discusses the influence of intonation on Illocutionary speech acts in the films Encanto (2021) and Lilo & Stitch (2025). This study aims to analyze shifts in illocutionary force caused by intonation used. In answering the problem of the statement, the objective of this study is to analyze how intonation influences the intended meaning of illocutionary speech acts in selected dialogues from the films Encanto (2021) and Lilo & Stitch (2025). The study uses a descriptive qualitative method and applies a literary pragmatic approach, employing Searle’s (1979) theory of speech acts and Crystal’s (1969) prosodic system, with a focus on intonation. The results show that intonation causes shifts in the illocutionary force of utterances, leading to changes in speech act types. This research found 27 utterances, identified in which intonational patterns altered the intended meaning, resulting in four types of shifts: assertive to expressive, assertive to directive, directive to expressive, and directive to assertive. Assertive to expressive occurs when factual statements are delivered with emotional or sarcastic intonation. Assertive to directive arises when rising intonation turns a statement into an indirect prompt. Directive to expressive is found when a command is intonated to express emotion rather than instruct. Directive to assertive happens when a directive is softened by intonation and perceived as a neutral assertion. The implicature of this study is that intonation serves not only as a prosodic element, but as a pragmatic device that reshapes meaning and facilitates indirectness in everyday communication.

Factors Shaping Charlie Emily's Identity in Scott Cawthon's The Fourth Closet

Jose Valentino Tantra — 2025-10-11

Abstract. This study explores how identity is formed and shaped in Scott Cawthon’s The Fourth Closet, focusing on the psychological development of the protagonist, Charlie Emily. The research arises from the problem of how internal conflicts and external relationships form one’s understanding of self, especially when faced with trauma, memory distortion, and existential uncertainty. Drawing from theories in psychology and narrative identity, the study aims to identify the key factors contributing to identity instability and transformation. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method, the research conducts a close reading of the novel, emphasizing literary elements such as characterization, monologue, and emotional expression. The results of this research show five factors that form Charlie Emily, such as, memory, emotion, dissociation, internal dialogue, and interpersonal. The findings reveal that Charlie’s identity is not static but constantly negotiated through fragmented memories, emotional crises, and shifting self-perceptions. Ultimately, the novel illustrates that identity is not predetermined or singular, but constructed through narrative, emotional integration, and relational validation. This study contributes to the understanding of how literary texts can mirror the complex psychological mechanisms behind identity formation and offers insights into how fiction addresses trauma and selfhood.

Keywords: Identity, Identity Construction, Memory

Structure of Myth in Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Vivi Dwi Yunitasari — 2025-10-02

This research is about the structure of myth in Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea. The research aims to analyze the forms, structures, functions, and types of myth within the text. The theory is grounded in Vladimir Propp’s Morphology of the Folktale, which separates narrative into 31 narrative functions, which are specific actions or events performed by characters that drive the story forward. The writer of this thesis research employs a qualitative method, utilizing descriptive and textual analysis of the novel within the framework of structuralism. The finding reveals that the forms of myth are prominently featured through the hero, divine figures, mythical creatures, and magical items. The structure of the myth follows 14 of Vladimir Propp’s narrative functions: Initial Situation, Absention, Violation, Counter-action, Departure, Guidance, Villainy, Mediation, First Donor Function, Struggle, Receipt of a Magical Agent, Liquidation, Return, and Wedding which trace Mina’s progression from disruption to resolution of the Sea God’s curse. These functions act as key drivers, propelling the plot and fostering Mina’s character development, particularly her courage and empathy. These findings underscore the novel’s roots in Korean folklore, notably the Shim Cheong tale, while resonating with the universal structure of storytelling, enriching our understanding of how traditional myths are reinterpreted in modern literature.

A Representation of Douseikon in the Film Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinro desu

Anisa Oktaviasari — 2025-10-11

This study discusses the representation of same-sex marriage (referred to in Japanese as douseikon) in the film Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinro desu directed by Koji Tanaka. The film places the issue of homosexuality within the domestic sphere, particularly the home and family. The aim of this study is to analyze how the film negotiates personal issues with collective interests as a response to the evolving social diversity in contemporary Japanese society. This research employs a film analysis approach, focusing on the main characters, dialogues, and visual elements such as mise-en-scène and symbolic representations to examine the phenomenon of same-sex marriage. The method used is descriptive qualitative film analysis. The findings show that through this film, the main characters Aikawa Mizuki and Seto Ryosuke, strive for acknowledgment of their relationship amid familial and societal pressure. Through selected key scenes, the film illustrates the tension between individual desire and the constraints of dominant cultural values. Ultimately, the film not only gives voice to the issue of douseikon, but also reflects the ongoing negotiation of identity in a society.

Keywords: Representation, Douseikon, Film, Identity, Homosexuality

Mina’s Self-Determination Expressed in Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Ufi Nafi'ah — 2025-10-11

Abstract. This study explores the expression of self-determination in the character Mina from Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, using the framework of Self Determination Theory (SDT) by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan (2000). The research applies a literary psychology approach and uses qualitative descriptive methods to analyse Mina’s intrinsic and extrinsic motivations throughout the novel. The findings reveal that Mina fulfills the three core needs of SDT: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Her decision to sacrifice herself is rooted in personal values rather than external rewards, demonstrating strong intrinsic motivation. Additionally, her character development reflects a progression through various forms of extrinsic motivation, from external regulation to integrated regulation, showing how external pressures are gradually internalized. The study concludes that Mina’s psychological growth and self-determined actions offer a clear literary representation of SDT principles, contributing to a deeper understanding of motivation and identity in fictional narratives.

Keywords: Extrinsic Motivation, Intrinsic Motivation, Self-determination.

The Marxist Ecocriticism Of Capitalism In Paolo Bacigalupi’s The Water Knife

Restu Aisyah — 2025-10-02

This study analyzes capitalism in Paolo Bacigalupi's The Water Knife using a Marxist ecocritical approach. The research focuses on the commodification of water resources as a form of capitalist exploitation and its social impacts. This study employs Marxist ecocritical theory, which combines critiques of capitalism with environmental issues. This study uses an extrinsic literary approach that combines sociology of literature and ecocriticism to analyze the narrative and dialogue in the novel. Data was collected through reading and note-taking techniques, then analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. The study finds that water is commodified through privatization, water rights, infrastructure control, and premium access, making it available only to those who can afford it. This creates inequality and unfair distribution. The novel shows social impacts such as economic gaps between rich and poor, environmental damage from overexploitation, alienation and individualism among characters, housing crises, poverty, and declining social welfare. This research contributes to literary studies by offering a new perspective on how water is exploited under capitalism and how this affects society.

Keywords: capitalism, environmental crisis, water commodification

The causes of social stratification in Kiley Reid’s Such a Fun Age

Bryan Pragita — 2025-10-11

This thesis examined the representation of social stratification in Kiley Reid's Such a Fun Age. It was based on the phenomenon of social inequality that continues to be relevant in contemporary society, which triggered the researcher's interest in how social stratification is manifested and perpetuated. The selection of this novel was based on its detailed depiction of complex power relations and disparities in access to resources between social classes. This study used Max Weber's multidimensional social stratification theory as the main framework, which involved the analysis of class, status, and power dimensions. The thesis researcher adopted a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical design and close reading techniques. Textual data from the novel was collected and analyzed to identify the forms, causes, and impacts of social stratification experienced by the characters Emira from the lower class, Kelley from the middle class, and Alix from the upper class. The findings of the analysis showed that social stratification in this novel was manifested through significant differences in economic conditions, social prestige, and control over resources, which led to inequality of opportunity and discrimination. The main causes included inherited wealth, differences in access to education and employment, and the use of power by the dominant strata. The impact was seen in Emira's vulnerability to discrimination and limited access, in contrast to Alix's extensive privilege and control. This study concluded that the novel Such a Fun Age effectively reflected the complex structure of social stratification and emphasized the role of literature as a reflection of social reality.

The Comparison of the Use of Directive Speech Acts in Bad Boys Ride or Die and Sri Asih Movies

Hans — 2025-10-06

This research explores the differences in the use of directive speech acts between American and Indonesian cultures as represented in two culturally distinct films: Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) from the United States and Sri Asih (2022) from Indonesia. The study is focusing specifically comparison on the directive speech acts performed by the main characters in each movie. Using John Searle’s (1979) classification of directive speech acts; such as commanding, ordering, requesting, advising, suggesting, challenging, begging, and inviting, the research identifies and categorizes the types of directive speech acts, then compares how they are culturally expressed in the respective films. This research uses the qualitative method. The data were collected from both movie transcripts, where only the utterances performed by the main characters, which is Mike and Marcus in Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and Alana in Sri Asih were analyzed. The findings reveal that the American main characters tend to perform directives in a more direct, and assertive, reflecting the individualism, openness, and low-context communication. In contrast, the Indonesian main character often perform directives in a more indirect, polite, and hierarchical way, highlighting collectivist values and high-context communication norms. This study provides insights into how culture influences language use, particularly in directive speech acts. It emphasizes the comparison of two different cultures that can affect how American and Indonesian perform directive speech acts through the movie context. The findings not only contribute to the field of pragmatics but also offer practical implications for intercultural communication.

Pippa's Persona in Holly Jackson A Good Girl's Guide To Murder

Reyhan Humaira Titaley — 2025-08-04

This study seeks to analysis Pippa Fitz-Amobi’s persona archetype in A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (2019) by Holly Jackson. Jung stated that persona is a mask used to show a different side of a person’s personality to the public which are friendly, kind, wise, and competent personalities. Designing a qualitative method with psychoanalysis approach of Jung’s persona archetypes. The study found that Pippa’s persona is friendly, kind, wise, and competent which are reflected when Pippa uses her friendly to behave in a pleasant and makes other happy and comfortable in the social interaction. Her wisdom helps her make good consideration before giving judgments to others. Further, her kindness is to help others and to be emphaty about other people’s feelings. Last, Pippa uses her competence showed by her having skills or knowledge to investigate the case in finding the evidences and information from her society that is friend, teacher, journalist, and police. Pippa is able to be a good girl for her society her desire to prove that Salil Singh is not guilty.

A Racial Injustice In Nic Stone's Dear Martin

Kresna Dwi Ananda — 2025-10-11

This thesis is entitled A Racial of Injustice in Nic Stone’s Dear Martin. The study analyzes how racial injustice is depicted through the narrative structure of the novel. The study aims to describe the narrative structure of racial injustice, identify forms of systemic racism, and analyze their impact on the main character, Justyce McAllister. The data are taken from the novel as the primary source. The study employs a qualitative research method with a narrative analysis approach. Because the issue relates to structural social problems, the researcher applies Tzvetan Todorov’s narrative theory and Joe Feagin’s systemic racism theory. The results show that the narrative follows five stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, an attempt to repair, and a new equilibrium. The study also reveals three forms of systemic racism: structural, institutional, and cultural. These forms of racism are embedded in education, law enforcement, the media, and social perceptions. Justyce experiences emotional trauma, an identity crisis, and social alienation due to racism. Despite facing discrimination, Justyce rebuilds his identity and resilience by reflecting on his experiences through letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the end, the novel portrays how racism affects every aspect of life and identity and demonstrates how narrative can be used to critique and challenge social injustice.

Struggle and Class Conflict: an Analysis of Social Domination in Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Mochammad Aril Afandik — 2025-10-11

This study analyzes the representation of social domination and class conflict in Pierce Brown’s science fiction novel Red Rising. Building on the perspective that literary works reflect and critique social realities, the main focus of this study is on the social class structure, exploitation, and dynamics of resistance depicted in the narrative. The research aims to examine the color-based caste system that shapes the societal hierarchy in the novel and how class conflict and resistance against this system are manifested through the journey of the main character, Darrow. Utilizing Karl Marx’s Marxist theory as a theoretical framework, this study explores key concepts such as social class, ideology as a tool of domination, class conflict, and alienation. A descriptive qualitative approach, combined with intrinsic (structuralist) analysis and Marxist literary criticism, is employed to analyze data from the novel’s narrative, dialogues, and setting descriptions. The findings indicate that the society in Red Rising exhibits an extreme class division: the Golds as the ruling bourgeoisie controlling all aspects of life, and the Reds as the proletariat living in brutal exploitation and inhumane working conditions. Gold domination is maintained through claims of genetic superiority, ideological manipulation that creates “false consciousness,” and strict military force and information control. Darrow’s journey, initially alienated and influenced by propaganda, drastically changes after the death of his wife, Eo, which ignites his class consciousness. This transformation compels Darrow to infiltrate the Gold system and lead strategic resistance from within, establishing him as a symbol of proletarian revolution demonstrating the potential for radical social change.

Keywords: Alienation, Class Conflict, Marxist Theory, Red Rising, Socio-Political.

Masculinity in Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me

Sis Aufila — 2025-10-11

Abstract. This research is entitled "Masculinity in Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me." The purpose of this study is to analyze the reflection and identify the types of masculinity presented in the story. This research uses a qualitative method and a sociological approach. This research aims to understand the reflections and types of masculinity experienced by the characters in the story. The theory used is Connell's theory of gender relations and masculinity to analyze how masculinity is portrayed in the story. The results show that masculinity is reflected in Hannah and Owen. The types of masculinity identified Hegemony, Subordinate, Complicity, and Marginalized. Hannah's character experiences problems, such as searching Owen's missing whereabouts, which makes her masculinity emerge. Likewise, Owen's character faces problems that prompt him to leave and protect his family. Moreover, this study shows that masculinity is not only associated with biological males, but can also be represented by female characters, challenging gender traditions. Hannah adopts male traits such as leadership, independence and emotional fortitude, demonstrating the fluidity of masculinity beyond gender boundaries. This study, by using Connell's framework, provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of masculinity in literature. Ultimately, the findings contribute to broader discussions about gender roles and how masculinity evolves in modern society.

Charlie’s Struggles in Crystal Maldonado’s Fat Chance, Charlie Vega

Dinera Qurrotul Aini — 2025-10-11

This study examines the personal struggles experienced by Charlie Vega, the main character of Crystal Maldonado’s Fat Chance, Charlie Vega. The study investigates how Charlie survives the emotional and psychological challenges she faces as an obese Latina teenager. It focuses on the impact of intersecting factors—race, gender, and body image she experienced, and how these factors shape the way she responds to pressure from her environment. Using a qualitative method and psychological literary approach, the analysis categorizes Charlie’s experiences into four types of struggles as defined by Maizler (2012): negative, positive, inevitable, and chosen struggle. The findings reveal that Charlie’s life depends not only on emotional resilience, but also on strategic coping mechanisms such as writing, seeking community support, and changing her perception of herself. The study emphasizes that her struggle is not a metaphor for growth, but a real ongoing struggle for recognition and acceptance.

Keywords: Body Image, Intersectionality, Race, Self-Identity, Struggles

Malorie's Maternal Instinct in Josh Malerman's Bird Box

Hadi Firmanto Syahputra — 2025-10-11

This study is entitled Malorie’s Maternal Instinct in Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. This study analyzes how Malorie’s maternal instinct shown in Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. The objective of the study is to find out the kinds and the impacts on her children in the novel. The data are taken from the novel Bird Box by Josh Malerman, Bird Box as the data source. Qualitative method is used to analyze the novel. Because maternal instinct relates to psychological problem, this study uses psychological approach. The psychological theory used is Teresa Heffernan’s Motherhood as the theory. The result of this research shows that Malorie has five maternal instinct. These aspects are nurturing, protective, sacrifice, resilience and strength, as well as complexity and imperfection. The impacts also shown are strength, discipline, and survival skills. Malorie’s maternal instinct is based on her connection with her children, Boy and Girl. However, Malorie’s journey shows that a maternal instinct while imperfect, scary, and sometimes mean is a strong and unbreakable force of love and strength. Malorie is finally able to demonstrate which shows that being her maternal instinct can also help them and her children get through difficult times.

Character Transformation in Adaptation Life and Death Drives in Edward Ashton’s Mickey7 and Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey17 Movie Adaptation

Yulia Eka Putri — 2025-08-04

The intention and purpose of creating adaptations are often discussed in the film adaptation and comparative study. By using adaptation theory from Desmond and Hawkes (2006) and the instinctive theory of life and death from Sigmund Freud, this research aims to analyse the different ideas between the novel “Mickey7” and the film “Mickey17”. The analysis includes finding the intrinsic elements of both data sources and by using Freud’s life and death instinct theory, psychoanalysing the two main characters. The result showed that “Mickey17” is an intermediate adaptation. The main characters in the novel, Mickey7 and Mickey8, represent the life instinct as they both want to live and show that they want to live by solving their problem together to not being eliminated. However, the main characters in the film, Mickey17 and Mickey18, represent life and death instincts, respectively. While Mickey17 has affection and sexual desire, Mickey18 is a Mickey who is more violent and antagonistic towards Mickey17 and the other characters around them.

Exploring The Correlation between EFL Students’ Information Literacy and Media Literacy in Evaluating Hoax News

Sitti Nur Aisyah — 2025-10-09

This research aims to explore the correlation between EFL students’ information literacy and media literacy in evaluating hoax news. The subjects of this research were 101 EFL students in the 2021–2024 batch. This research used a quantitative approach with data collection techniques through questionnaires and reading test distributed online using Google Form. The results of the research showed that in the first hypothesis there was no significant correlation between information literacy and students' ability to evaluate hoax news, which means the null hypothesis was accepted. In the second hypothesis, it was shown that there was a significant correlation between media literacy and students' ability to evaluate hoax news, nevertheless the relationship was very weak, which means the alternative hypothesis was accepted. While in the third hypothesis, there was no significant correlation between information literacy and media literacy on students' ability to evaluate hoax news. These findings indicate that media literacy has a weak correlation in the context of hoax news evaluation by EFL students at Sintuwu Maroso University.

Exploring Jason Reynolds's Long Way Down as Young Adult Literature: A Genre Criticism

Clarissa Nathania Sugianto — 2025-10-06

This research explores the classification of Jason Reynolds’s Long Way Down as Young Adult literature through the lens of genre criticism, focusing on its narrative structure, adolescent voice, and thematic depth. Utilizing theoretical frameworks by Nilsen and Donelson as well as Mertz and England, the research identifies core characteristics of Young Adult literature such as youthful perspective, rapid plot progression, and engagement with real-world issues, embedded within Reynolds’s verse narrative. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach through close reading and textual analysis, examining Will Holloman’s internal struggle during a 60-second elevator ride that symbolically descends into questions of identity, grief, revenge, and the moral consequences of violence. Set within a marginalized urban environment, the novel portrays how systemic racism, toxic masculinity, and constrained agency impact adolescent development. Structural and stylistic elements, such as the free-verse format, fragmented cadence, staccato lines, and ghostly encounters, are analyzed to reveal how the novel both aligns with and challenges Young Adult literary conventions. The findings suggest that Long Way Down not only fulfills the essential traits of Young Adult literature but also expands the genre’s boundaries through its poetic form and layered social critique. By integrating genre theory and literary analysis, the study highlights how Reynolds’s narrative reflects a complex portrayal of adolescence shaped by cultural and communal expectations. Ultimately, Long Way Down exemplifies the evolving nature of Young Adult literature, bridging poetic experimentation with urgent, socially grounded storytelling and affirms its relevance as a genre that speaks directly to the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by today’s youth.

Hegemony Culture Seen In Kate Elizabeth Russell's My Dark Vanessa

Elok Dita Suri — 2025-10-06

Abstract. This study analyzes the hegemony reflected in Kate Elizabeth Russell's novel My Dark Vanessa. It reveals how hegemonic power is manifested through the manipulation of Vanessa Wye, a young student who becomes a victim of oppression, by Jacob Strane, an influential teacher. The research aims to achieve two subjectives: to identity and describe the dominant and subordinate roles of the characters in My Dark Vanessa. The scope of this study is limited to cultural hegemony and focuses on a textual analysis of the characters’ interactions in the novel. The importance of this research is to shed light on the complexities of power and student victimization in education. A descriptive qualitative research design is used, involving the gathering and analyzing of data that are not numerical but describe data related to the research topic. The study employs the cultural hegemony, underscores how hegemony affects her ability to maintain social connections, navigate personal relationships, and understand her self concept in coping with her trauma. This research contributes to the discourse on mental health and power representation in literature and demonstrates the value of a sociological approach in unpacking complex character relationships. It provides a foundation for future studies on the intersection of power and literary analysis, enriching both academic and practical perspectives on hegemony. The findings reveal that her subordination is triggered by both psychological manipulation and societal norms, such as the romanticization of teacher and student relationships. Her experiences highlight the debilitating nature of hegemonic control.

Keywords: Domination, Hegemony, Power, Roles, Subordination.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE IMMEDIATE, AUTOMATED FEEDBACK BY WRITE & IMPROVE ON LEARNERS' MOTIVATION AND SELF-EFFICACY IN WRITING TASKS

Muhammad Fatih — 2025-10-06

This study investigates learners’ opinions regarding the immediate, automated feedback provided by the Write & Improve platform, with a particular focus on its influence on motivation and self-efficacy in second language writing tasks. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research gathered quantitative data through Likert-scale questionnaires and qualitative insights from open-ended responses submitted by 19 undergraduate participants. The findings indicate that most learners perceived the automated feedback positively. The instant and iterative nature of the system enhanced their confidence, encouraged revision, and fostered greater independence in the writing process. Learners reported increased motivation to write, as the visual progress indicators and real-time suggestions made the task more engaging and goal-oriented. Additionally, the opportunity to revise multiple times without judgment supported the development of self-efficacy by promoting mastery experiences. However, some participants noted limitations in the system's ability to explain errors in depth, reinforcing the importance of combining automated feedback with teacher guidance. Overall, the study concludes that Write & Improve can effectively support both the cognitive and affective dimensions of second language writing, particularly when integrated into a blended learning environment.

Keywords: Automated Feedback, Write & Improve, Motivation, Self-efficacy, Second Language Writing, AWE

EXPLORING LOVE AND LONELINESS IN SZA’S KILL BILL, NOBODY GETS ME, SNOOZE, SATURN, OPEN ARMS, GOOD DAYS

Haikal Darmawan — 2025-10-06

This study explores how love and loneliness are represented in six selected song lyrics by SZA are Kill Bill, Nobody Gets Me, Snooze, Saturn, Open Arms, and Good Days. The research applies a thematic literary approach to examine how these emotional themes are expressed through poetic language and symbolic signs. This study uses a qualitative method. Figurative language is used to analyze the representation of love, focusing on metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, and symbolism. Meanwhile, semiotic theory by Roland Barthes, particularly his concepts of denotation, connotation, and myth is applied to interpret how loneliness is communicated through symbolic signs within the lyrics. The findings reveal that love is expressed with emotional intensity, vulnerability, and deep attachment, while loneliness appears through strong symbolic elements that reflect isolation, emotional pain, and longing. The combination of figurative and semiotic analysis helps to uncover the complex emotional experiences embedded in the lyrics. This study concludes that SZA’s song lyrics provide rich and layered representations of love and loneliness, conveyed through both figurative expressions and symbolic signs.

Bipolar Disorder in Jenniver Niven's All The Bright Places

Rachma Budiani — 2025-10-06

This study is entitled Bipolar Disorder in Jennifer Niven’s All The Bright Places which discusses the bipolar disorder experienced by a teenage boy named Theodore Finch, who is the main character. It focuses on the symptoms, causes, and effects of bipolar disorder. This thesis applies qualitative descriptive method, combined with a psychological approach due to its relevance to the topic of bipolar disorder. The analysis shows that the symptoms of bipolar disorder consist of manic, depressive, and mixed episodes. Finch experiences all three episodes persistently. The causes of his bipolar disorder are linked to psychological factors, such as childhood trauma caused by his abusive father, and environmental factors, such as bullying from his schoolmates. Finch’s condition worsens due to the absence of proper therapy, leading him to misuse pills as a coping mechanism. Theodore Finch’s struggle with bipolar disorder illustrates the profound impact of mental illness on both individuals and those around them. Bipolar disorder significantly affects Finch’s life, ultimately leading to his tragic death.

Phonetic Accommodation of Monophthong in the Utterances of In Bruges' Main Characters

Mutia Azizah — 2025-10-09

Phonetic accommodation refers to how speakers adjust their pronunciation during interaction, either by becoming more similar (convergence) or more different (divergence). This study investigates phonetic accommodation between two main characters, Ray and Ken, in the movie In Bruges. It explores the types of accommodation that occur, how their accent differences (Irish English vs. British English) influence the process, and whether their speech reflects experimental behavior. The analysis focuses on 50 utterances containing monophthong vowels, examined acoustically using Praat to measure formant frequencies (F1, F2, F3). Contextual factors such as emotion, conversational stance, and scene dynamics were also considered. Findings reveal that divergence is more frequent than convergence. Ray shows phonetic accommodation in 23 utterances (3 convergence), while Ken shows 27 (also 3 convergence). Most convergence is partial, typically involving shifts in only one formant. Ray consistently retains his Irish accent, especially in back vowels, while Ken occasionally deviates from Standard Southern British English norms. Convergence tends to appear in emotionally neutral interactions. Overall, the study suggests that even scripted movie dialogue can reflect natural phonetic accommodation, shaped by accent, identity, emotional tone, and interactional context.

Keywords: formant, In Bruges, monophthong, phonetic accommodation, vowel

Violation of the Cooperative Principle by Characters in the Knives Out Movie

Eli Marta Dewi — 2025-10-09

Abstract. This study investigates how characters in the Knives Out movie violate Grice’s Cooperative Principle, which consists of four conversational maxims: Quantity, Quality, Relation, and Manner. The objective of this study is to identify the types of maxim violations that occur, determine which maxim is most frequently violated, and analyze the effects of each violation on character interaction and interpretation of meaning. The study uses a descriptive qualitative method within the field of pragmatics, focusing on how maxim violations appear naturally in the characters’ utterances without altering the original dialogue. The data were collected from selected utterances in the Knives Out movie and analyzed using Grice’s (1975) theory of the Cooperative Principle. The findings reveal a total of 52 maxim violations, consisting of 22 violations of the Maxim of Quality, 13 of Quantity, 11 of Manner, and 6 of Relation. The Maxim of Quality is the most frequently violated, reflecting how deception and false information play a central role in shaping the mystery and building tension in the movie. Each maxim violation contributes differently to the narrative. Violations of Quality often involve lies or misleading statements; Quantity violations are used to withhold important information; Relation violations serve to redirect conversations; and Manner violations introduce ambiguity. These strategic violations affect how characters interact, how information is interpreted, and how the plot unfolds. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how conversational principles are manipulated in fictional narratives, especially in the mystery genre.

Keywords : Cooperative Principle, Knives Out, Maxim Violation, Pragmatics

Dampak Broken Home Terhadap Psikologi Tokoh Utama Naruse Jun Dalam Anime Kokoro Ga Sakebitegatterunda Karya Mari Okada

Alicia Intan Sari — 2025-10-09

Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor penyebab dan dampak Broken home terhadap psikologi tokoh utama Naruse Jun dalam anime "Kokoro ga Sakebitegatterunda" karya Mari Okada. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan faktor penyebab dan dampak broken home pada tokoh utama Naruse Jun. Menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan psikologi anak Khodijah Fatin , Khofifah Indah Rahmawati , Khoirul Huda romadhoni Dkk(2023). Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengklasifikasikan data sesuai dengan faktor penyebab dan dampak broken home . Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan faktor penyebab broken home pada Naruse Jun sebagai berikut: (1) orang tua Jun tidak saling berbicara ada 1 data, (2) ayah Jun menyalahkan anaknya dari penyebab perceraiannya ada 1 data, (3) ibunya malu dan selalu melarang Jun keluar karena Jun tidak bisa bicara dan menyebabkan gosip ada 2 data, (4) ayah Jun ketahuan berselingkuh ada 1 data. Dan dampak broken home pada yang di alami Naruse Jun sebagai berikut: (1) Jun kesulitan mempunya teman karena Jun tidak pernah berbicara ada 1 data, (2) Jun mengira dia terkena kutukan ada 2 data, (3) Jun berbicara terbata-bata saat sedang berbicara takut menjadi pusat perhatian dan membuat dia sakit perut ada 1 data, (4) Jun merasa bersalah karna orang tuanya berpisah (5) Jun sensitif terhadap konflik verbal ada 1 data, (6) Jun meyakini bahwa saat dia berbicara dapat membuat penderitaan bagi orang lain ada 1 data.

Exploring Hatred in Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give

Paramitha Indra Prasetya — 2025-10-09

This thesis analyses the portrayal of hatred in Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give, focusing on its various forms, causes, and impacts. Hatred is a complex, deeply rooted emotion shaped by personal experiences and social influences. The writer uses a qualitative descriptive research design to identify and analyze the forms of hatred found in the novel. The text is interpreted in depth to explore the social and emotional meanings behind each representation of hatred, using a sociological approach because the novel portrays systemic injustices such as racism and economic exploitation. This thesis applies Gordon Allport’s theory of prejudice as the main theoretical framework, supported by several conceptual definitions. The theory of the definition of hatred explains that hate is a broad and focused emotion, marked by deep rejection of individuals, groups, or ideas, often with a desire to violate or erase the object. The theory of causative factors argues that hatred stems from ongoing social inequality and systemic discrimination. The theory of forms of hatred explains that emotional hatred often arises from painful personal experiences such as trauma, betrayal, or unfair treatment, which are internalized as chronic anger and resentment. The theory of relations between hatred explains that hatred is interconnected in a cycle that reinforces itself and impacts society broadly. In the digital era, personal, social, and institutional hatred interact dynamically and spread easily through social media. The theory of the impact of hatred states that hatred damages relationships between majority and minority groups, such as ethnic, religious, or national groups. This qualitative descriptive approach is strengthened with psychological and sociological perspectives to examine narrative elements, character dialogues, and plot developments depicting hatred in the novel. Data is collected through close reading and selecting relevant quotations, then analyzes based on the established theories. The study finds that hatred in the novel appears as racial, institutional, and embraced hatred, expressed explicitly, implicitly, and systemically. Contributing factors include societal stereotypes, media representation, and family or community dynamics. The impact of hatred is significant: it affects individuals’ psychological states (trauma, identity conflict, suppression), damages community relationships, and reinforces social divisions through institutional injustice.