Prologue: Journal on Language and Literature

REVEALING THE IDEAS OF SOCIETY THROUGH CULTURAL MYTHS IN THE NOVEL THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ BY L. FRANK BAUM

Ferdi Sufi Rachman, Jepri — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper studies forms of ideas of society through cultural myths. There are two research questions for this research: What are the forms of ideas of society, and How do the ideas of society reveal through cultural myths in the novel the wonderful wizard of oz? This research aims to uncover the three forms of society as through five cultural myths. This research uses Roland Barthes' semiotic theory and Emile Durkheim's theory of ideas of society, approached through sociological literature. The study employs a qualitative research method to present the findings descriptively. The data is collected from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, then examined and analyzed the data in the form of excerpts. The result of the research in this study, there are three ideas of society: 1) 19 data of collective notions, 2) 16 data of beliefs, 3) 5 data of conceptual framework. The researcher founds there are four cultural myths that reveal ideas of society: 1) 9 data of moral lessons, 2) 15 data of cultural values, 3) 9 data of societal norms, 4) 7 data of political symptoms. This research found that cultural values reveal collective notions more prominently than the three other cultural myths.

INNER CONFLICT AS THE EFFECT OF BODY SHAMING IN THE FILM TALL GIRL (2019) BY SAM WOLFSON

Lantik Wahyu Teahni, Wahyuni — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research focuses on inner conflict as an effect of body shaming in the film Tall Girl 2019. There are two objectives of this research, namely; to identify the types of body shaming present in the film Tall Girl 2019 by Sam Wolfson and to describe the impact of body shaming on inner conflict in the film Tall Girl 2019 by Sam Wolfson. The theory used in this research is the analysis of psychology of literature approach using Dolezal's body shaming theory and Kurt Lewin's inner conflict theory. The methodology used is qualitative research where the researcher presents the problem descriptively. The results show two types of body shaming experienced by Jodi, namely Acute Body Shame and Chronic Body Shame. When body shaming affects inner conflict, there are influences of inner conflict found in this study, namely approaching, avoiding, and approaching-avoiding.

THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL STRUCTURE TOWARD GENDER STEREOTYPES IN THE FILM FROZEN 2 BY JENNIFER LEE

Aulya Rahmasari, Waladdin Panggabean — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the influence of cultural structure on gender stereotypes in "Frozen 2" by Jennifer Lee, with two main objectives: 1) to identify the forms of gender stereotypes present and 2) to describe how these stereotypes are influence by cultural structures. Employing Karl Marx's cultural structure theory, the research examines the "base" through subcategories such as social class, ideology, and division of labor, as well as the "superstructure" encompassing laws, politics, culture, and art. Additionally, it incorporates Simone de Beauvoir's perspective on gender stereotypes, focusing on the concept of "the Other" with subcategories including intersectionality, stereotypes as tools for power, the eternal feminine, and the notion of going beyond women. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the study conducts a descriptive analysis of the film alongside relevant literature. The findings reveal that "Frozen 2" portrays various gender stereotypes, particularly in its depiction of female characters who, despite their strength and independence, are still influenced by traditional gender norms. Ultimately, the research highlights how cultural structures significantly impact the representation of gender in the film, illustrating the complex interplay between societal norms and individual identity, and contributing to a deeper understanding of how cultural narratives can either reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes.

THE EFFECTS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA TOWARDS VIOLENCE IN THE NOVEL VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PAY CASH BY EKA KURNIAWAN

Salniyah, Anna Anganita Theresia Latumeten — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the effects of sexual trauma on violent behavior in the novel Vengeance Is Mine All Others Pay Cash by Eka Kurniawan. There are two objectives of this study: to find out the forms of sexual trauma found in the novel, and to describe how sexual trauma effects violence. The study employs two theories: Herman's theory of sexual trauma and Fromm's theory of violence. The methodology used is qualitative research with primary data presented in descriptive form. Data were collected from the novel, while secondary data and other relevant sources were gathered through literature review. The results of the study indicate that the researcher found four forms of sexual trauma: childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking. To examine the effects of sexual trauma on violence, the researcher utilized Fromm's theory, which distinguishes between benign aggression and malignant aggression. The researcher found that the most dominant type of sexual trauma was sexual harassment, which significantly impacts violent behavior. Specifically, sexual harassment often leads to violent behavior categorized as both malignant aggression. In conclusion, sexual trauma has a strong effect on the manifestation of violence in the forms of malignant in the novel.

THE UTILIZATION OF IDEOLOGY AS DEFENSIVE FACTORS TOWARDS SOCIAL IMPERIALISM IN THE NOVEL HEART OF DARKNESS BY JOSEPH CONRAD

Karoline Kornelia, Rosmiati — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the use of ideology as a defensive factors towards social imperialism in the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. In this novel, there are many tense situations between the local population, workers, and European merchant colonizers. The research has two primary objectives: 1) to identify the forms of social imperialism presented in the novel, and 2) to describe how ideology is utilized as a defensive factor against social imperialism. Utilizing a sociology of literature approach, this study draws on Vladimir Lenin’s theory of imperialism and Marxist ideology as developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The research employs a qualitative methodology, with data collected from textual excerpts of characters and situations in the novel. The analysis identifies four forms of social imperialism: monopoly capitalism, export of capital, division of the world, and economic motive. Additionally, three ideological responses are found to act as defensive factors towards social imperialism: the inevitability of revolution, the abolition of private property, and international worker solidarity. The inevitability of revolution is the most prominent playing a central role in countering social imperialism in the narrative.

FROM EXPOSITION TO RESOLUTION: CHARACTER DYNAMICS AND PLOT IN "THE CHILDE 2023"

Andrias Yulianto, Ucok Panda Simamora — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring plot and techniques such as dialogue presentation and implicit character traits provides a deeper understanding of how these elements contribute to the narrative structure. Through a qualitative descriptive method, this paper examines the progression of the plot from exposition to resolution, shedding light on the interconnectedness of characterization and plot development in cinematic storytelling. The renowned film "The Childe 2023" showcases dynamic characterizations throughout the storyline. This analysis explores the intricate interplay between character evolution and the narrative techniques employed in movies to develop each character's persona and to shape and reinforce the plot. There are at least 17 distinct personality traits depicted and techniques for portraying these personalities including explicit presentation through dialogue and implicit portrayal through actions and interactions. Along with that, personality depiction techniques have been identified, such as presenting explicit dialogue from others and implicitly showing how characters speak, dress, act, and think. By examining these elements of characterization thoroughly, the researcher could also determine the main structure of the film, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The interconnectedness of characterization elements and plot development was evident, as character arcs intertwined with the narrative trajectory, shaping the film's overarching storyline.