JELL (Journal of English Language and Literature) STIBA-IEC Jakarta

An Analysis of Cultural Words using Nababan’s Accuracy and Gottlieb’s Subtitling Strategies in Movie Subtitle Penyalin Cahaya

Dzaugy Alkafi — 2025-09-02

This research aims to analyze the accuracy of cultural word translation found in the subtitles of the film Penyalin Cahaya (The Photocopier). The method used in this research is qualitative, applying Newmark's theory of cultural word translation, Nababan's accuracy quality assessment, and Henrik Gottlieb's subtitling strategies. The cultural words and subtitling strategies found will be categorized and grouped based on how well the text is transferred from the source language to the target language. The purpose of this research is to assess the accuracy of the translation of cultural words, including material culture, social culture, organization, customs, gestures, and habits.

Exploring Conversational and Conventional Implicatures in Sara Bareilles’ Songs: She Used to Be Mine and Brave

Bejo Sutrisno — 2025-09-02

This study investigates the role of implicature in shaping the interpretation and emotional impact of song lyrics, with a focus on Sara Bareilles’ "She Used to Be Mine" and "Brave". The objectives are threefold: (1) to examine how implicature contributes to lyrical meaning and emotional resonance, (2) to identify instances of implicature within the lyrics, and (3) to analyze the relationship between linguistic expression and thematic message. Adopting a qualitative research design and a content analysis approach, the study draws on two primary theoretical references: Analyzing Meaning: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Textbooks in Language Sciences 5) for implicature characterization, and Grice’s Logic and Conversation as the principal framework for categorizing implicatures. The analysis identifies four types of implicature—Conventional Implicature (CI), Generalized Conversational Implicature (GCI), Particularized Conversational Implicature (PCI), and Scalar Implicature (SI)—present in both songs. Findings reveal that "She Used to Be Mine" predominantly employs Conventional Implicature (78%) and Scalar Implicature (60%), aligning with its introspective and reflective tone. In contrast, "Brave" relies more heavily on Generalized Conversational Implicature (56%) and Particularized Conversational Implicature (63%), reinforcing its motivational and empowering message. These results highlight the nuanced role of implicature in shaping both the interpretive depth and emotional impact of musical discourse.

The Influence of Historical and Cultural Contexts on English Literature: A Contemporary Analysis

mashuri Mashuri — 2025-09-02

From the Middle Ages to the present, this research explores the significant influence of historical and cultural settings on the evolution and interpretation of English literature. This research shows how political upheavals, social movements, technological advancements, and cultural shifts have continuously shaped literary expression, themes, and narrative techniques through a thorough analysis of literary works and their socio-historical backgrounds. In order to demonstrate the dynamic relationship between literature and its contextual environment, the research combines literary criticism, historical analysis, and cultural studies through interdisciplinary approaches. Results show that English literature functions as a mirror reflecting societal values, conflicts, and changes throughout history, in addition to being a medium for artistic expression.

Family Conflicts in Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah Movie: A Feminist Perspective

Dwika Putri Supandi — 2025-09-02

Although family conflict is frequently depicted in folktale-based films, there is still little feminist literary analysis of it in Indonesian literary studies. This study aims to rectify this deficiency through looking at gender roles and family conflict in the film Bawang Putih dan Bawang Merah, which draws inspiration from traditional Indonesian folklore. Finding out how patriarchal values are ingrained in family dynamics and how women are oppressed and empowered is the goal of this study. Characters, dialogue, conflict patterns, and narrative structure are all examined in this study using feminist literary theory and a qualitative descriptive methodology. The findings demonstrate how the movie depicts unfairness, favouritism, jealousy, and power disparity among female characters in a patriarchal household. The motion picture. The film also emphasises the female characters' strong and defiant moments, highlighting the intricate relationship between feminist views and conventional values. The analysis comes to the conclusion that although the film perpetuates certain gender stereotypes, its narrative decisions also offer chances for feminist discourse

The Role of Language in Manipulation Class in Parasite (2019)

Cahya Happy Auriza Yulianto — 2025-09-02

Language is employed in building human interaction, especially in class-stratified situations. Language is examined as a form of class manipulation through speech style and politeness strategy in Parasite (2019). Theory can categorize speech and politeness, but their employment tactically is likely to differ in real-life situations as well as in narrative. The way people speak in different social settings has long been a focus in areas like pragmatics and sociolinguistics, and Parasite offers a rich example of how language reflects deeper social structures. Drawing on Martin Joos’s speech style theory and Brown and Levinson’s politeness theory, the results recognize that the Kim family employs a formal and consultative style to claim social legitimacy and that intimate speech achieves emotional bonding. They also employ positive politeness for rapport-building, negative politeness for expressing deference, and bald-on-record or off-record strategies to achieve control and hide agendas. In general, the study reaffirms that language in Parasite is a tactical instrument of class mobility, manipulation, and social scheming

Gender Inequality and Power Imbalance in Taylor Swift’s Songs “Dear John” and “All Too Well”

Rana Imtiyaz — 2025-09-02

This study looks at how gender inequality and power imbalances in romantic relationships are shown in Taylor Swift's songs "Dear John" and "All Too Well." This research uses two theories, Raewyn Connell's Theory of Hegemonic Masculinity and Sylvia Walby's Theory of Patriarchy, to analyze the lyrics of these songs. The findings show how traditional ideas of masculinity, like emotional detachment and control, can lead to unfair relationships. The analysis also shows how patriarchy works, including emotional manipulation, male violence (both emotional and psychological), and the cultural acceptance of male dominance. These ideas are shown in the songs' narratives. The conclusion shows how Swift's lyrics strongly comment on the common issues of gender inequality and power imbalance in personal relationships. They challenge traditional ideas of male power and express the experience of women in these situations

Applying Minderop’s Fictional Characterization to Imaginary Friends in the IF (2024) Movie

Farhadia Syawala Fitri — 2025-09-02

Imagination plays a crucial role in childhood development, often represented through imaginary friends as emotional and cognitive companions. The movie IF (2024) presents a unique narrative that visualizes children’s imaginary friends and their deeper meanings. This research aims to analyze the characterization of imaginary friends. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research applies Albertine Minderop’s fictional characterization theory to examine how each imaginary friend is portrayed through name and dialogue. Data is collected through observation of the movie's scenes, character interactions, and dialogues. The findings reveal that imaginary friends are not merely fictional entities but serve as emotional representation of unspoken feelings such as grief, loneliness, and inner strength. This research concludes that IF (2024) offers a profound representation of how imaginary friends can accompany a child's psychological journey, bridging creativity, emotional growth, and the struggle of letting go.

Orion Pax’s Heroic Transformation under Oppression Using Vogler’s Hero’s Journey in Transformers One (2024) Movie

Amira Raihana Amalia — 2025-09-02

The research aims to identify Orion Pax’s journey to regain liberation from constricted environments that undervalued him as a miner and undermined him as lower class. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research identified 10 of the 12 phases of Orion Pax's transformation as a step towards his final transformation into Optimus Prime. The findings reveal that Orion oppressive environment undervalues him as a defective bot with no cog to urge him to yearn for a new life. Along the journey, he learns of Sentinel Prime's crimes, which motivate him to fight for his freedom, only to be betrayed by D-16, resulting in his untimely death. His resurrection as Optimus Prime restored the balance to Cybertron and abolished the rigid structure of Cybertron society. Ensuring freedom to the miner class of Cybertron with a new vision of equality. This study argues that Vogler’s Hero’s Journey is not bound to the traditional self-discovery structure but instead can be applied to a non- human character in oppressive settings, providing new perspectives on class struggle, labour exploitation and freedom. The study contributes to the enrichment of the narrative and literary fields in Hero’s journey transformation in the Transformer Universe field.

The Mindfulness and Husband Support Overcome Kim’s Suffering In Kim Ji Young Born:1982 Movie (2019)

Tia Nurhasanah — 2025-09-02

This research discusses the psychological condition experienced by Kim Ji Young and how her husband's role in supporting her mental recovery process. This research uses three theories, namely Cognitive Theory by Aaron T. Beck, Emotional Support Theory by Shelley E. Taylor, and Theory of Personal Growth by Abraham Maslow. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach, by analyzing several important scenes in the film Kim Ji Young: Born 1982. The results show that Kim experiences great inner pressure because she must carry out many roles at once as a mother, wife, and daughter-in-law, but does not get enough emotional support. This makes Kim feel depressed, confused, and sometimes even feel that she cannot control herself or does not recognize what she is doing. In addition, Kim also often blames herself and imagines bad things that are not necessarily happening. On the other hand, her husband tries to be a good listener, give her space, and keep learning to be better. Although not perfect, he seems to have the intention and effort to grow with Kim. This research shows that in domestic relationships, a sense of security and emotional support is very important so that each of us can develop and be mentally healthy.

The Aspiration of Black Mathematicians Women in Gaining Equality towards Male Domination in the Movie “Hidden Figures” (2016)

Davina Salsabila — 2025-09-02

The aims of this research is to investigate the representation of gender roles in the film Hidden Figures (2016) through the authentic experiences of three African American women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson who were employed at NASA in the 1960s. Using Gender Role Theory, this study examines the methods these characters use to confront and navigate discrimination in a workplace characterized by male dominance and racial segregation. Using qualitative content analysis methodology, this study focuses on specific scenes that illustrate the challenges these women face as a result of their race and gender. The results show that each character faces systemic barriers, including limited access to education, inadequate recognition, and exclusion from leadership roles. However, their resilience and determination allow them to overcome these barriers. Katherine asserts her right to participate in important meetings, Dorothy teaches herself programming to maintain her relevance in the evolving workforce, and Mary defies legal barriers to pursuing a career as an engineer. This representation emphasizes the film’s core message: that perseverance and self-respect can effectively challenge and resist oppressive gender norms. Ultimately, this research not only depicts the personal struggles of these women, but also highlights the broader societal implications of challenging conventional gender roles, underscoring the importance of visibility.

The Impact Of Social Stigma On Humanity And Human Rights As Represented In The Film Atas Nama Daun (2022)

Priyoto Priyoto — 2025-09-02

Film documents In the Name of Leaf (2021) tells the true story of Fidelis Arie Sudewarto, an Indonesian citizen who had to face social stigma and criminalization for using medical marijuana to treat his wife who suffered from a rare disease. This study aims to analyze the impact of social stigma on Fidelis' human rights as depicted in the film atas nama daun (20222).The method used is a descriptive qualitative method with content analysis techniques. Data were obtained through film transcription and analyzed by classifying Fidelis' human rights violations into three categories of rights: civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, and collective and solidarity rights.The results of the study show that the social stigma received by Fidelis not only caused violations of civil and political rights such as loss of fair legal treatment, but also had an impact on economic, social, and cultural rights such as the loss of the role as head of the family and the destruction of family welfare. In addition, the stigma also robbed collective rights and solidarity, both for Fidelis and for the community of medical marijuana fighters in Indonesia.This study recommends the importance of humanitarian-based policy advocacy in handling similar cases, as well as protecting the rights of marginalized communities who are stigmatized in Indonesia

Sociocultural Study The Evolution Of Palang Pintu : Past Vs Present

Muhammad Rafli Erlangga — 2025-09-02

Palang Pintu is a typical tradition of the Betawi people which contains cultural, artistic and philosophical values in the wedding procession. However, over time, several sessions in the Palang Pintu tradition have undergone changes. This research aims to identify changes that occur and analyze the factors that influence them.This research uses qualitative methods with a sociocultural study approach by Vygotsky. Data was collected through observation and interviews with cultural actors.. Analysis was carried out to compare Palang Pintu practices in the past and present in order to understand the shift in cultural values and meanings within them.The results of the research show that several elements in Palang Pintu have undergone modifications, such as reducing or adapting traditional pantun scenes, pencak silat, as well as the involvement of cultural figures. The main factors of this change include modernization, shifts in social values, and adaptation to current societal preferences.As an effort to preserve culture, this research recommends education regarding the importance of maintaining traditional elements in Palang Pintu, as well as encouragement for the younger generation to continue preserving cultural heritage by adapting it wisely without losing its original essence.

Emotional States and the Portrayal of Psychoanalytic Conflicts in the Song Watch the World Burn by Falling in Reverse

Ridho Illahi — 2025-09-02

The song Watch the World Burn by Falling in Reverse expresses the emotional and psychological struggles of the artist, who grapples with trauma, depression, and internal conflict as conveyed through the lyrics. This study aims to analyze the emotional states and psychoanalytic conflicts portrayed in the song. Using a qualitative descriptive method with content analysis techniques, the data were obtained from the song’s lyrics and examined through the lens of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory and literary psychology. The analysis classified the psychological expressions into themes of trauma, defense mechanisms such as repression, projection and sublimation, and the tension between primal impulses and social constraints. The results reveal that the lyrics articulate complex psychological conflicts and emotional states through rich metaphor and symbolism. This study highlights the role of contemporary song lyrics as a medium for psychological expression and contributes to literary psychology by deepening the understanding of how artists convey unconscious conflicts in their work.

Face-Saving and Face-Threatening Strategies in Sundanese Teenagers' Interactions through TikTok Content

Luki Alifia Mustaam Firmansyah — 2025-09-02

In today’s digital landscape, traditional norms of politeness are increasingly challenged by the fluid and often informal nature of online communication, particularly among teenagers. This study focuses on how Sundanese teenagers apply undak-usuk basa, a cultural system of linguistic politeness in their content interactions on TikTok, a platform characterized by spontaneous and casual exchanges. The aim of this research is to analyze how face-saving and face-threatening strategies are utilized by Sundanese-speaking adolescents in digital peer communication. Employing a qualitative approach, the study collects data through observation and discourse analysis of selected TikTok videos. Brown and Levinson’s Politeness Theory serves as the primary framework to examine how traditional politeness strategies are adapted within modern teenage interactions. The findings reveal that Sundanese teenagers apply undak-usuk basa selectively, influenced by social context, peer dynamics, and platform-specific norms. These results suggest that while digital media shapes communication behavior, the cultural norms embedded in undak-usuk basa remain relevant in the practice of both face-saving and face-threatening acts

An Analysis Psychology of Trauma Toward The Main Character in The Midsommar Movie by Ari Aster

Abdul Muhid Murtadho — 2025-09-02

This research focuses on criticizing the problem that happened related to Psychology of Trauma. The purposes of this research are to find out the types and the impact of Psychology of Trauma toward the main character in the Midsommar movie. In this research, the writer used the method of content analysis, which is a form of qualitative research. The data were collected through transcript (words, dialogue, sentences, and scenes) of the movie as unit analysis. The data were analyzed by classifying, categorizing, and coding the themes. After that, the data were interpreted based on the perspective of the writer. The results showed that the Midsommar movie contained psychology trauma toward Dani (Main character) in the movie. First: two types of Anxiety consist Second: three types of psychotic disorder. The Last: six types of Human-Caused Trauma. The results analysis showed that the Type of Human-Caused Trauma was dominant in the Midsommar movie.

SWEAR WORD FOUND IN WE HAVE A GHOST MOVIE

Rini Adriati — 2025-09-02

Abstarct: The purpose of this research is to determine the swear word, the type of swear word, and the motive for swearing that are found in We Have a Ghost movie. The data in this research is obtained from We Have a Ghost movie directed by Christopher B. Landon. In conducting this research, the method used is qualitative method. The theories used in analyzing the swear word are the theory of Horan (2011, in Permadi, 2017), the theories used in analyzing the type of swear word are the theory by Jay (2008), and the theories used in analyzing the motive for swearing are the theories by Karjaleinen (2002, in Permadi, 2017). Based on the analysis, the writers found 58 data of swear words and 4 type of swear words, namely expletive swear words (30 data), abusive swear words (6 data), humorous swear words (9 data), and auxiliary swear words (13 data). The writers also found 3 motives for swearing, namely psychological motive (42 data), social motive (10 data), and linguistic motive (6 data).

Keywords: Swear Words, Types, Motives, We Have a Ghost Movie

Jane Eyre’s moral integrity revealed through five essential aspects

Budiarto Budiarto — 2025-09-02

This article explores the moral integrity of Jane Eyre, the main character in Charlotte Brontë’s novel Jane Eyre, using a qualitative descriptive method focused on textual analysis. The study aims to understand how Jane's internal motivations, emotions, beliefs, goals, and actions represent a consistent and principled moral identity. Selected scenes and dialogues from the novel were analyzed, particularly those in which Jane faces emotional and ethical conflicts, such as her interactions with Mr. Brocklehurst, Mr. Rochester, and St. John Rivers. The analysis focuses on five aspects of moral integrity: staying true to personal values, emotional honesty, resistance to outside pressures, moral courage, and consistency between belief and behavior. The data were examined using interpretive tools from psychology, linguistics, and literary studies. Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000), Blasi’s Theory of Moral Identity (1984), and Speech Act Theory (Austin, 1962; Searle, 1979) provided the theoretical foundation for this study. The findings reveal that Jane consistently shows moral strength by refusing to act against her values, even in situations involving love, authority, or comfort. Her integrity is reflected in the way she speaks, thinks, and acts, showing growth from childhood to adulthood. This study contributes to the fields of literature, psychology, and education by offering a clear framework for analyzing character-based moral development. It is useful for educators teaching ethics through literature and for researchers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to character analysis. The article provides a model for examining moral identity in literary texts using psychological and linguistic theories.

An Analysis of Princess Merida’s Masculinity and Femininity Character in The Movie fo “Brave”

Susari Nugraheni — 2025-09-02

The former Disney Princess movies mostly represent women as the ones who are helpless and require men to save them. The objectives of this study are to find out the masculinity and femininity characters and the reasons on why the main character has masculinity and femininity. In this research, the writers used the method of qualitative research leads to theory Feminism by Mary Wollstonecraft. The data were collected through the scenes and dialogue in the movie. The data were collected through the scenes and dialogues in the movie. The data were analyzed by sorting, classifying, interpreting and describe a conclusion which is suitable with the concept of Masculinity and Femininity character. From this research, it is found that the main character of the movie has two traits in her behavior. It is happened because of her environment and her parents. The result of analysis showed that the main character has six traits, consist of: Adventurous, Willing to Take a Risk, Independent, Brave, Affection and Elegant. The writers found in the movie analysis experienced by the main character include: Masculinity and Femininity. The writers hoped the readers could learn and understand knowledge about the character of masculinity and femininity in literary works related to their characteristics and struggles in the story of a literary work.

Investigating Students’ Speaking Confidence on Al-Amin English Club (AEC)

Supriyani Supriyani — 2025-09-02

This study intends to investigate how students at STKIP Al-Amin Indramayu perceive the Al-Amin English Club (AEC) as a platform for learning English and how confident they are in their ability to speak the language. This study takes a qualitative approach using phenomenology. It was carried out in STKIP Al-Amin Indramayu, West Java, at the Al-Amin English Club, one of the student platforms. To gather detailed information regarding this platform, the researchers spoke with five interviewees. The sample was taken from representatives of semester two, four and six of the English education department who play an active role on this platform. Data for this study was gathered through documentation, interviews, and observation. In order to determine how this platform affects students' self-confidence, this study focuses on examining the viewpoints of Al-Amin English Club members. The findings demonstrated that the learning activities offered by Al-Amin English Club are pertinent to the growth of students' English confidence. In contrast to earlier research that concentrated more on the speaking abilities of the students, this study focuses directly on the topic of self-confidence in speaking English. This platform has a positive impact on pupils' confidence, according to their viewpoints. During this activity, students' confidence in speaking English increases. Furthermore, the encouraging friendship environment is another factor that keeps students motivated to learn English, particularly in the Al-Amin English Club. Additionally, the more laid-back and informal classroom environment encourages students to participate in the Al-Amin English Club learning process.

Changes in the Meaning of Foreign Languages, Regional Languages and Similar Languages in Indonesian Language

Agus Sulaeman — 2025-09-02

This study analyzes the phenomenon of vocabulary shift in Indonesian, which originates from three main elements: foreign languages, regional languages, and cognate languages. The focus of the study lies in the sociolinguistic relationship between the language-speaking community and this expansion. The research method uses a descriptive-qualitative approach with data drawn from various sources such as mass media, literature, and everyday conversation. The results of the analysis show that vocabulary expansion from foreign languages is often triggered by globalization and technological developments, while the expansion of the language itself reflects the language's creativity in responding to local cultural needs. On the other hand, contributions from cognate languages such as Malay appear more in the context of cultural and historical similarities. This study concludes that language expansion is influenced by social, cultural, and economic dynamics, while also demonstrating that language plays a role as a mirror of societal change. The study of changes in meaning shows that the development of Indonesian not only enriches vocabulary but also reflects the social, cultural, and technological dynamics in society.

Women, Culture, and Resistance: A Feminist Critique of Minang Matrilineal Norms in Cinta Tapi Beda

Sarsono Sarsono — 2025-09-02

This study investigates the representation of feminist theory within the matrilineal system of Minangkabau (Minang) culture as portrayed in the Indonesian film Cinta Tapi Beda (2012), directed by Hanung Bramantyo and Hestu Saputra. The research focuses on the conflict between the protagonist, Diana, and her mother, which reflects broader tensions between tradition, gender roles, and female autonomy. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing textual and character analysis of selected scenes. The analysis applied key frameworks of feminist theory—postmodern, liberal, and multicultural/global feminism—to identify the intersections of feminist discourse and matrilineal values. The findings indicate that while the Minangkabau matrilineal system provides women with a degree of symbolic authority, patriarchal structures continue to dominate social and cultural practices. This tension is most visible in the rejection of Diana’s romantic relationship, shaped primarily by religious and cultural restrictions rather than the matrilineal framework itself. The study demonstrates that feminist perspectives highlight contradictions within the Minang matrilineal system, revealing how female authority remains constrained by patriarchal norms. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay between cultural identity, gender roles, and cinematic representation in Indonesia. Future research is recommended to examine how contemporary Indonesian films further negotiate tradition and gender equality.

A Jungian Archetypal Study of Main Characters in the TV Series Bridgerton Season 1

Ikhwan Muslim — 2025-09-02

This study investigates the psychological development of the two main characters in Bridgerton Season 1—Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset—through the lens of Carl Gustav Jung’s archetype theory. The research is motivated by the need to understand how archetypal structures shape emotional growth, internal conflicts, and relational dynamics within popular screen narratives. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach within the framework of literary criticism. Selected dialogues and narrative events were analyzed to identify the presence and function of five primary Jungian archetypes: Persona, Shadow, Anima/Animus, Hero, and Self. The analysis reveals that Daphne undergoes a transformation from conformity to societal expectations toward the assertion of a more authentic self. In contrast, Simon confronts his fragmented emotional identity by reconciling with his past, ultimately achieving greater psychological integration. These archetypal patterns illuminate each character’s individuation process and their evolving relationship dynamics. The findings suggest that Jungian archetypes not only serve as effective analytical tools for understanding character development in television narratives but also function as symbolic frameworks that resonate with audiences. By highlighting the interplay between psychological archetypes and narrative construction, this study contributes to broader discussions of how media representations provide insight into human emotional experiences.