PARAFRASE : Jurnal Kajian Kebahasaan & Kesastraan

The Romance of Tunjungan Street in The Concept of Urbanism Heritage

Noer Sidik — 2024-12-06

The dynamics of modernisation and globalisation threaten the preservation of local traditions and cultural identity of local communities which include challenges to maintain traditional cultural values and practices amidst social, economic, and cultural changes caused by modernisation and global influences. The results show that the uniqueness of local culture, celebrations, and traditional festivals in Jalan Tunjungan which are maintained through the active role of local residents become an important pillar in maintaining tradition and cultural heritage in Tunjungan area, while strengthening its identity as an urban cultural heritage site in the midst of modernisationiterature study and interview which then analysed by contextual interpretation and data triangulation. The results show that the uniqueness of local culture, celebrations, and traditional festivals in Jalan Tunjungan which are maintained through the active role of local residents become an important pillar in maintaining tradition and cultural heritage in Tunjungan area, while strengthening its identity as an urban cultural heritage site in the midst of modernisation.

The Impact of Violence on The Main Character in The Novel 00.00 By Ameylia Falensia : Alan Swingewood's Literary Sociology

Nensilianti Nensilianti — 2025-01-02

This study aims to analyse the influence of violence on the character development of the main character in the novel 00.00, by Ameylia Falensia using Alan Swengwood's sociology of literature theory approach. The background of this research is driven by the lack of research that specifically explores the impact of violence from a social perspective in contemporary literary works. Most previous studies focus more on the representation of violence, without exploring how the violence affects the evolution of the main character in the context of social structure, character change, and relationship dynamics. Through this research, it is hoped to bridge the gap by highlighting how violence not only shapes individual identities, but also reflects broader social dynamics in the novel's narrative. The results of this study are expected to make a new contribution to the study of literary sociology, especially in understanding the impact of violence, through Swengwood's view of social structure, character change, and relationship dynamics. This research uses a qualitative approach. The type of research used is descriptive research. This analysis uses the theory of literary sociology according to Alan Swingwood. The results show that how the impact of violence is very influential on the main character, which involves social structure, character change, and relationship dynamics in the novel ‘00.00, by Ameylia Falensia. The findings of this study are expected to provide new insights for readers to be more sensitive to issues of violence in society and how to respond to it with solutions that focus on social justice.

Lexical Cohesion of the Expression of Rebellion of Madeline Miller’s Circe

Susie Chrismalia Garnida — 2025-01-02

Lexical cohesion refers to the way in which words in a text relate to each other through their meanings. This topic is important due to the fact that words in texts have relations among them based on the keywords. The relation could be in synonymy, antonymy, and hyponymy, which sometimes some readers lack of this matter. The subject of this study is the literary work of the novel Circe by Madeline Miller. The focus of this study is how lexical cohesion supports themes of rebellion in this novel and demonstrates how vocabulary forms a network. This study answers the gap in existing research, which mostly explores lexical cohesion in educational contexts and journal articles, but not in literary works with certain themes such as rebellion. This study aims to identify and analyze the lexical cohesions used to convey the theme of rebellion in the novel Circe and, with existing data, investigate how lexical cohesion forms vocabulary networks. This study used Halliday and Matthiessen's (2014) theory of lexical cohesion. This analysis reveals how lexical choices increase narrative coherence and thematic depth. The methodology used is qualitative research. The source of this study is Madeline Miller's Circe. The findings show that lexical cohesion in Circe is 50 data achieved through various devices such as synonymy (five nouns, four verbs, four adjectives), antonymy (seven nouns, five verbs, four adjectives), and hyponymy (nine nouns, twelve verbs, zero adjectives). This lexical cohesion demonstrates how vocabulary forms a network that enhances understanding and vocabulary by forming a network of related words such as synonyms, antonyms, and hyponyms that help readers or listeners connect ideas, identify relationships between terms, and interpret texts more coherently, ultimately enriching comprehension and enabling the acquisition of diverse and nuanced word meanings.

An Analysis of Apology Strategies in Characters' Utterances in Spider-Man Home Trilogy Movies

Felicia Meila Harijanto — 2025-01-02

Abstract. This research aims to analyze the types of apology strategies and find out the most dominant type of apology strategies in Spider-Man Home Trilogy movies. Spider-Man Home Trilogy Movies consist of Spider-Man Homecoming, Spider-Man Far From Home, and Spider-Man No Way Home. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The researcher used Ishihara and Cohen's (2010) theory of apology strategies. The result of this research is 116 apology strategies in the Spider-Man Home Trilogy movies, which are divided into 90 An Expression of an Apology, 15 Acknowledgment of Responsibility, 5 An Explanation or Account, 4 An Offer of Repair and 2 A Promise of Non-Recurrence. An Expression of an Apology is the most dominant apology strategy in the Spider-Man Home Trilogy movies because complex relationships and conflicts between characters. The protagonist character dominates An Expression of an Apology type of apology strategy compared to the antagonist, who does not do it often. This is because the protagonist experiences complex relationships with his surroundings and conflicts with antagonists that impact his real life. To resolve the conflict, the direct apology strategy An Expression of an Apology is needed to repair the relationship.

Keywords: Apology, Apology Strategies, Pragmatics, Spider-Man

Illocutionary Acts in Disney's Movie "Jungle Cruise"

Imatus Solicha — 2025-01-30

The purpose of this research is to determine the types of illocutionary acts and the functions of illocutionary acts in the main characters' utterances from the Disney film "Jungle Cruise." The theories applied to address the study's objectives are based on Searle (1979) and Leech (1983). This article uses descriptive qualitative method to analyze the data in which the writers play as the primary instrument to provide the data analysis. The utterances made by Frank Wolff and Lily Houghton as the main characters were marked and analyzed. The writers found 235 data of the main characters' utterances to be examined. There are four types of illocutionary acts found within the utterances, they are assertives with 117 data, directives with 71 data, expressives with 24 data, and commissives with 23 data. There are also four kinds of functions occurred in the movie, they are collaborative with 112 data, competitive with 83 data, convivial with 25 data, and conflictive with 15 data.

The Discourse of Cultural Identity Construction of Balikpapan City (A Study on Kelubut Batik Motif)

Romiana Romiana — 2025-03-13

Batik is a form of cultural expression which can express the cultural identity in Indonesia, such as in Balikpapan city. The initiative of Balikpapan City's government to showcase the cultural identity pursued through the local batik motifs produced by the local artisans, one of them is the Kelubut batik motif. Beyond its application on batik fabrics, where it is commonly featured in traditional attire, the Kelubut motif has been embraced in various public spaces and infrastructures. Therefore, this study analyzed how Kelubut batik motifs are constructed as cultural identities of Balikpapan City through the local artisans perspectives. This study employs Foucauldian discourse analysis (FDA) theory to examine the process of discourse construction in shaping the cultural identity. This study used a qualitative method. The data collection technique was interview and observations. This study found that the discourse in constructing the cultural identity through this motif is carried out through various means, such as through the philosophical values present in the embedded motifs, use of motifs in traditional cloth, use in governmental events, use in training for batik artisans, use in school uniforms, and infrastructure decoration. The identity that is created as a product of that culture is continuously developed along with the policies carried out by the government. Therefore, the findings provide new insights into how policies can construct a cultural identity in a city.

Understanding the Intellectual Disability of the Character Harun: The Implementation of Inclusive Education in the Novel Laskar Pelangi

Nyoman Suwarta — 2025-03-13

The time and place setting of the novel is Muhammadiyah School in Gantung sub-district on the island of Belitung that has implemented inclusive education in the 1980s, despite the absence of an Inclusive Education Law at the time. This research aims to analyze the portrayal of intellectual disability in the novel Laskar Pelangi, because the theme of intellectual disability of the character in the novel has not been found. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, the study conducts interpretive event analysis, supported by data analysis using theories of educational psychology and social psychology. Eight internal conditions associated with the intellectual disability of the character Harun are identified: 1. Exhibits a humorous demeanor while experiencing intellectual impairment. 2. Belongs to an economically disadvantaged community. 3. Sits quietly and smiles continuously during lessons. 4. Repeats the same questions daily. 5. Recounts identical stories every day. 6. Advances to higher grades despite lacking formal academic records. 7. Maintains a consistent smile during interactions. 8. Displays childlike thinking despite physical maturity. Harun’s cognitive deficits are significant, with an inferred IQ score below 70. The success of special needs education cannot be equated with the academic achievements of typically developing students. Inclusive education’s efficacy hinges on governmental policy support, university collaboration, and familial financial capacity.

Artificial Intelligence, Originality, and the Literacy Crisis: The Disruption of Generative Technology in the Transformation of Contemporary Indonesian Literature

Ahmad Nurefendi Fradana — 2025-03-17

In the era of rapid digital transformation and global technological disruption, the contemporary Indonesian literature landscape is at a crossroads between innovation and preservation of cultural identity. This study investigates the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on literary creativity, focusing on three core phenomena: the degradation of originality, an ethical literacy crisis, and the fragmentation of literary discourse. Utilizing a qualitative systematic literature review, the research analyzes digital literary corpora, educational policies, and public media discussions to explore how AI-generated content challenges traditional authorship and the intrinsic values of literature. Findings indicate that while AI technologies facilitate efficient production of texts, they often reproduce conventional patterns and diminish the unique human touch in creative works. Furthermore, the reliance on AI blurs the boundary between human and machine contribution, raising ethical concerns over accountability and the erosion of critical literacy skills. The study advocates for a hybrid model that integrates technological advancements with human creativity, proposing reforms in educational curricula and policy frameworks to safeguard ethical literary practices. The research provides a comprehensive insight into the transformative effects of AI in literature, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with the preservation of cultural and artistic authenticity in the digital age.