Philosophica: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF WAR ON MAIN CHARACTER: A FREUDIAN PERSPECTIVE ON "GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES"

2024-11-25T11:02:32+00:00

This study uses Freud's psychoanalysis to examine the psychological growth of the main character. in Akiyuki Nosaka's story Grave of the Fireflies. The writer examines the dynamic interaction of Freud's tripartite model the id, ego, and super-ego by analyzing the choices and actions of the characters. Every element of the main character's tripartite the Id, Ego, and Super-ego is identified and explained in the novel with the use of the qualitative technique. The results demonstrate that when the character strives to get some nourishment for himself and his sister, his id is clearly visible. The ego can be seen in his efforts to make rational decisions and find the best ways to protect himself and his sister. A clear example of the influence of the super-ego is his feelings of guilt and regret over some of his decisions, such as not returning to his aunt o refusing to seek further help from others. The analysis reveals how war impacts the psychological states of individuals, highlighting the internal conflicts that arise when basic survival needs overshadow ethical standards.

THE MEANING OF ONE-WAY COMMUNICATION IN MUDABBIR FILM BY DIRECTOR ARFEDDIN HAMAS: SEMIOTIC OF ROMAN JAKOBSON

2024-11-28T05:40:24+00:00

In literary work, there is communication between characters that contains meaning in it. From one of these types of communication there is a type of one-way communication. In this study, the author examined the film Mudabbir which aired on the Gontor TV youtube channel by director Arfeddin Hamas. The theory used by the author in researching this research is Roman Jakobson's semiotics which consists of six aspects, namely sender, receiver, context, code, message, and contact. The method used in this research is qualitative by using the free listening technique. The result of this research shows the meaning behind one-way communication contained in Mudabbir film with Roman Jakobson's semiotic theory includes direction, good advice from the board to its members.

SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY: VARIATION OF SLANG WORDS BETWEEN GEN Z AND GEN ALPHA

2024-11-28T07:24:25+00:00

As language continuously evolves with societal and technological changes, the two generations, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, shaped by different digital environments, showcase distinct linguistic trends. Gen Z, having grown up in the early days of the internet, tends to use text-based slang influenced by memes and early social media. In contrast, Gen Alpha, immersed in the world of TikTok and YouTube, embraces more visual and fast-paced slang. By applying Halliday’s register theory, this research highlights how these slang variations are shaped by the social contexts, relationships, and communication methods of each generation. This study explores the unique slang words used by Generation Z (Gen Z) and Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha) on social media platforms and also provides a sociolinguistic perspective on how technology drives the development of language, offering insights into how these generations express identity and navigate their social worlds through slang.

IMPACTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF PROTAGONIST’S INNER CONFLICT IN THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS NOVEL BY JOHN BOYNE

2024-08-16T02:50:39+00:00

This research examines the impact and the consequences of the protagonist's inner conflict in John Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas through Karen Horney's theory of inner conflict and neuroticism. The research investigates how Bruno, the novel protagonist, deals with the impact and the consequences of his inner conflict on the storyline. The research explores how environmental changes significantly affect Bruno's development, identity, and interactions in the narrative. The problem begins with Bruno's move from Berlin to Out-With, a concentration camp for Nazi prisoners. Bruno sees firsthand the horrific environment, torture, and injustice of the new place. Each storyline has conflicts and obstacles that make Bruno's inner conflict worse. This research uses qualitative analysis, which is expected to produce an understanding of protagonist development when dealing with the impact of inner conflict on children in a social context. The impact of Bruno's inner conflict is significant, affecting various aspects of his life and actions, causing unhappiness and oppression. Bruno felt deeply unhappy and depressed, experiencing isolation and an inability to express his feelings, which often led to feelings of loneliness and alienation. This research aims to explore the impact of inner conflict on the psychological and social development of children, particularly in the context of historical trauma such as the Holocaust. The novel serves as a vehicle to discuss the effects of witnessing violence and trauma on children, which is a significant issue in psychology and child development studies. The protagonist, Bruno, experiences a range of emotions and behaviours as a result of his exposure to the harsh realities of a concentration camp, which reflects broader concerns about how such environments can affect a child's mental health and identity formation. This research also appears to be motivated by the desire to understand how individuals, especially children, cope with and are affected by their surroundings, particularly in extreme or adverse conditions.

EXPLORING JULIA AGUSTINE’S RESPONSES TO OVERCOME RACISM IN ALICE CHILDRESS’ WEDDING BAND: A LOVE/HATE STORY IN BLACK AND WHITE

2024-05-20T06:04:55+00:00

This research explores the portrayal of racial discrimination in Alice Childress’ 1962 play, “Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White.” The story takes place in the segregated South Carolina in the World War I. This research utilizes the sociocultural-historical approach by examining the ways Julia Agustine, the main character of the play, experiences and responds to racial discrimination. The analysis identifies specific racial discrimination Julia faces. The racial discrimination Julia faces can be seen in the form of racial prejudice in the form of refusal of physical contact and helpful gestures based on racial stereotypes; unwanted sexual harassment from a white male character; and the prohibition of interracial marriage with her white boyfriend Herman. Furthermore, the study examines Julia’s responses to these challenges. Drawing on her qualities of courage, faith, perseverance, and intelligence, Julia shows resistance through anger, confrontation, and refusal of those who mistreat her. By analyzing Julia’s journey, this study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex nature of racial discrimination and the resilience required to navigate through it.

ANXIETY, COPING MECHANISM, AND INTRAPSYCHIC CONFLICT PORTRAYED IN HANYA YANAGIHARA’S A LITTLE LIFE

2024-08-27T08:54:47+00:00

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is an adult friendship novel that explores the traumatized condition cantered on the protagonist during his childhood which left him with a mental disorder called anxiety. This study aims to explore the anxiety disorder as the impact of childhood trauma experienced by the main character. The objective of this study is to examine the cause of anxiety disorder, coping mechanism towards main character’s anxiety, as well as the intrapsychic conflict caused by character’s neurotic condition by applying Karen Horney’s theory of basic hostility and basic anxiety. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The results of this study indicate the main character suffers basic hostility and basic anxiety caused by childhood trauma abuse. The basic anxiety identified due to the main character was sexually abused during his childhood. In a way to cope with his anxiety condition, the main character depicted Detached (Move Away from People) type of neurotic trends as proposed by Karen Horney. Hereafter, the neurotic condition experienced by the main character leave him with an intrapsychic conflict that leads to a self-hatred image which is manifested in the form of self-destructive behaviours including self-harm, being a workaholic, and also suicide thoughts and attempts.

FROM MYTHOLOGY TO MODERNITY: THE TRANSFORMATION OF TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN SUPERHEROES IN THE DIGITAL AGE

2025-01-07T07:40:21+00:00

The transformation of traditional Indonesian superheroes such as Gundala, Si Buta dari Gua Hantu, Maza, Nusantara and Godam in the digital era, showing how traditional elements can be adapted to modern media. These Indonesian superheroes not only symbolise cultural heritage, but also reflect the aspirations and struggles of Indonesians at various times. In contrast, American superheroes such as Superman, Batman and Spider-Man dominate the global popular culture landscape and represent modern values such as individualism, capitalism and universal heroism. This study also discusses the role of superheroes in expressing the values and identities of their creators, as well as the impact of the dominance of American superhero culture on the global cultural market and its pressure to adapt established visual and narrative standards. It has been found that recent superhero works are more inclusive and reflect the diversity and intimacy of society more broadly. This article highlights the importance of integrating traditional values and cultural heritage with the evolving context of the digital age.