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Euis Meinawati
Sastra Inggris, Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Jakarta
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Spiritual Symbolism in The Stone Roses (1989): A Barthesian Semiotic Analysis Axello Balya Putra; Arshyafca Abyan Jatikusumo; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.9281

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This study examines spiritual symbolism in selected lyrics from The Stone Roses (1989) by The Stone Roses using Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework. Although symbolism has been widely explored in literary texts, alternative rock lyrics have rarely been analyzed through Barthes’ concepts of denotation, connotation, and myth, particularly in relation to spiritual meaning. This qualitative study analyzes four songs: “I Wanna Be Adored,” “Waterfall,” “I Am the Resurrection,” and “She Bangs the Drums.” The findings reveal recurring symbols of water, resurrection, rhythm, and adoration that construct a myth of spiritual self-awakening and collective transcendence. The study positions the album as a poetic text that encodes modern spiritual identity through secular rock expression.
Trauma and Unconcius Desire of Main Character in Dracula: A Love Tale Movie Psychoanalytic Approach Putri Kerli Triana; Tatu Novyawati Zahwa; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8706

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This study explores how trauma shapes the unconscious motivations of the main character in Dracula: A Love Tale by applying Freud’s psychoanalytic framework. The researchers aim to identify how the character’s emotional breakdown and long-term grief affect the relationship between the id, ego, and superego. Using a descriptive qualitative method, nine key dialogues were analyzed to reveal psychological patterns related to loss, denial, longing, and internal conflict. The findings show that the trauma of losing his wife consistently activates intense unconscious impulses, allowing the id to dominate through desire, obsession, and emotional volatility. Meanwhile, the ego struggles to negotiate between these impulses and reality, and the superego gradually weakens as moral and spiritual certainty collapses. The results demonstrate that unresolved trauma not only drives the character’s unconscious desires but also reshapes his behavioral patterns and overall personality development throughout the narrative.
The Predominance of Female Ghost Characters in Indonesian Movies in the Period 2020-2025: Social Culture Perspective Alvita Nurliani; Olivia Aida Sabrina; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8722

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This article examines the portrayal of female ghost characters in 30 Indonesian horror movies released between 2020 and 2025, analyzing their prevalence through the lens of Stuart Hall's theory of representation. A qualitative approach will be employed for the purpose of examination. The study posits that female ghosts serve as potent symbolic representations of social and cultural anxieties. A tripartite framework is used, focusing on the construction of language, images, and cultural symbols with the main analytical categories: gender norms, ritual practices, mythology, and spiritual beliefs. The data reveal that female ghosts are used to symbolise women who have been violated, betrayed, or forced to transgress established socio-cultural boundaries. The continued predominance of these figures reflects the horror genre's crucial function as a cultural tool for reflecting and regulating society's most deeply rooted gender ideologies.
Framework of One Piece Flag Symbol That Used by Demonstration in Indonesia, Nepal, and Philippines Febri Azwar Ilham; Yusri Bayu Aditya; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8833

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This study examines the use of the One Piece Jolly Roger flag as a symbolic resource in youth-led protest movements in Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research applies Critical Discourse Analysis, drawing on Fairclough’s discourse framework and van Dijk’s socio-cognitive perspective, alongside visual–semiotic analysis. The data consist of three representative protest images—one from each country—supported by related media texts from international news coverage. The findings reveal that although the same pop-culture symbol circulates transnationally, its meanings are locally rearticulated: the flag functions as satirical political critique in Indonesia, as confrontational resistance in Nepal, and as a tool of digitally mediated mobilization and accountability in the Philippines. These variations demonstrate how youth activists strategically adapt global popular culture to express localized political grievances while maintaining a shared discourse of resistance. This study contributes to discussions on youth activism and visual political communication by highlighting how fictional symbols can operate as powerful discursive instruments in contemporary protest movements.
The Representation of Mental Health Construct in Billie Eilish’s Song Farah Dhiya Rofifah; Marsya Ariesta Cahyani; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.9013

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This research investigates how mental health concepts are depicted in the lyrics of selected songs by Billie Eilish. Although there is an increasing discourse surrounding mental health in modern popular music, there is a scarcity of literary hermeneutic analyses focusing on psychological representations within song lyrics. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology framed by hermeneutics, this study scrutinizes five official tracks: Lovely, Everything I Wanted, Wildflower, TV, and idontwannabeyouanymore. Data were gathered using documentary methods from authenticated official lyric sources and were analyzed through meticulous close reading and contextual interpretation. The analysis is categorized into four distinct themes: implicit meanings, symbolic expressions, emotional undertones, and mental health challenges. The results indicate that the chosen lyrics consistently reflect mental health issues through motifs of anxiety, vulnerability, emotional suppression, loneliness, and internal strife. Symbolic imagery, including glass, water, fire, and physical sensations, is employed to illustrate psychological distress and emotional instability. Furthermore, the songs underscore emotional contradictions and a fluctuating self-image, portraying mental health as a multifaceted psychological condition. This research illustrates that symbolic imagery serves as a narrative mechanism that shapes psychological identity and emotional turmoil, suggesting that contemporary song lyrics can function as literary texts that articulate modern mental health narratives.
Humanistic and Peace Values in John Lennon’s Solo Albums Marvino Diaz Athalah; Hafiz Arfansyah; Euis Meinawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.9073

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This study analyzes the representation of humanistic and peace values in John Lennon’s solo albums through a qualitative descriptive approach focusing on lyrical analysis. Eight songs released between 1970 and 1980—Imagine, Give Peace a Chance, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Mind Games, Love, Working Class Hero, Beautiful Boy, and Watching the Wheels—were selected for their consistent articulation of themes such as unity, compassion, equality, and critiques of social injustice. Guided by Marc Pilisuk’s peace theory, the analysis interprets Lennon’s lyrics as cultural texts that embody moral and philosophical ideals rather than mere political statements. Findings reveal that Lennon’s works function as artistic expressions and ethical reflections, encouraging audiences to envision a world free from conflict and grounded in empathy and solidarity. His songs bridge personal experiences with global concerns, offering meaningful contributions to literary studies and peace discourse. Ultimately, Lennon’s solo albums highlight the transformative role of music in promoting humanity, justice, and peaceful coexistence.
Co-Authors Alvita Nurliani Arshyafca Abyan Jatikusumo Axello Balya Putra Farah Dhiya Rofifah Febri Azwar Ilham Hafiz Arfansyah Marsya Ariesta Cahyani Marvino Diaz Athalah Olivia Aida Sabrina Putri Kerli Triana Tatu Novyawati Zahwa Yusri Bayu Aditya