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TRAUMA AND THE DIVIDED SELF IN JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER’S EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE Sabrina Sakha Andien; Prayudias Margawati
Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature): In Progress
Publisher : Elite Laboratory Jurusan Sastra Inggris Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/lire.v10i2.613

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In post-9/11 fiction, trauma is often represented not merely as a psychological condition but as a narrative disruption that fragments the protagonist's sense of self. This article examines the representation of the divided self in Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close through the lens of R.D. Laing’s theory of the Divided Self. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to examine how self-fragmentation and the construction of a false-self system dramatize the protagonist’s inner conflict. The findings indicate that narrative elements, such as rigid communication patterns and the deployment of humor, function as a false-self system that serves as a defense mechanism against ontological insecurity. This study argues that the tragedy of 9/11 triggered a sharp separation between the inner self and the false self. Ultimately, the trauma in this novel manifests as a catalyst for a divided self that alienates inner feelings from their social representation, thereby trapping the protagonist in self-isolation.
FROM INSECURE ATTACHMENT TO SOCIAL RECONNECTION: DENVER’S HEALING JOURNEY IN TONI MORRISON’S BELOVED Dhea Tri Arvinta; Prayudias Margawati
Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature): In Progress
Publisher : Elite Laboratory Jurusan Sastra Inggris Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/lire.v10i2.610

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This article examines how a second-generation daughter character takes a psychological path toward healing the historical trauma she inherited and the severe sense of emotional detachment in a fragmented household. Even though the tragic past of the maternal figure is usually the center of the literature analysis, this work will attempt to alter the interpretive lens toward the dynamics of a daughter overcoming her psychological paralysis. Applying a qualitative literary-critical design, the proposed study will employ a dual-theoretical model of attachment theory and trauma theory to examine the latent narrative nuances. It was done through systematic close reading of particular narrative units, which collected the data based on aspects of spatial symbolism, internal monologues, and the dynamics between characters. The findings reveal two main mechanisms in the character’s storyline. First, her excessive domestic seclusion and psychosomatic withdrawal, namely, two years of deafness and a physical retreat into a secluded natural setting, are diagnosed as the direct result of a broken maternal attachment and deep, insecure attachment. The haunted-house setting is essentially unhelpful as a secure base; it is an inhospitable refuge that reinforces her isolation. Second, the daughter character's definitive recovery is achieved not through internal resilience alone but through an active process of social reconnection. She establishes reparative interpersonal relationships with substitute maternal figures by breaking the spatial boundaries of her isolation and ultimately mobilizing a collective intervention, which allows her to overcome her psychological barriers. The study concludes that resolving intergenerational trauma requires rebuilding social connections to deliberately break entrenched insecure attachment patterns. These findings contribute to Morrison scholarship by demonstrating Denver's agency and offering a replicable dual-theory framework for analyzing trauma recovery in literary texts.
The Role of Friendship in Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV Series: A Lacanian Psychoanalytic Study of Identity and Emotional Development Adala Shiva; Prayudias Margawati
ELTALL: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistic and Literature Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/eltall.v6i2.11578

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This study explores the role of friendship in shaping the psychological development of the main character in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series through the lens of Lacan’s psychoanalytic theory. The research aims to examine how Percy’s relationships, particularly with the main character’s friends, contribute to identity formation and emotional growth. This study adopts a qualitative and thematic textual analysis approach, guided by Lacanian psychoanalytic theory. The data collection involved close reading and repeated viewing of key episodes. By applying Lacan’s key concepts, including the Mirror Stage, desire, lack (manque), and the triadic orders of the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real, this study analyzes how the series portrays friendship as a vital medium through which the main character navigates his sense of self and subjectivity. The findings suggest that friendship functions not only as emotional support but also as a reflective structure that drives the main character’s evolving identity. The Symbolic becomes central when friendships provide moral language and social recognition, especially through Annabeth’s and Grover’s dialogue. Moreover, the study reveals that the series subverts conventional heroic narratives by emphasizing psychological depth and emotional dependency, positioning friendship as central to the hero’s journey. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of how contemporary screen adaptations can integrate psychoanalytic dimensions into character development.
The  Persona Analysis of the Clown Persona in Osamu Dazai’s A Shameful Life  Anwar Willy Andhika; Prayudias Margawati
Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies Vol. 14 (2025): Special Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i.29660

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Persona is one of Jung's archetypes, representing the mask or our other personality we make when we appear in front of people. The existence of personas is added to many forms of literature nowadays, especially in the character, which makes the story more complicated and enjoyable for the reader. Personas are given deep characteristics about the character's traits and psychological development. The novel "Shameful Life," also known as "No Longer Human," was written by Dazai Osamu and tells the life story of a man who lives as a clown to conceal his true nature from society. However, the clown persona that he is proud of and wears in his life becomes his prison for eternity. The qualitative research will be the main foundation of the paper’s method, which will be filled with a combination of data processing and theory. The method has succeeded in giving a detailed description of the Clown person and its cause and effect. The clown persona is a persona that is possessed and created by the main character using the reference of a clown. The main character believes that, if he could always use a clown persona and entertain people, he would be accepted by the human society, but those beliefs will be crushed by his own persona.   
Abandonment Issue in the Main Character of Joan G. Robinson's When Marnie Was There Marita Inas Qonita; Prayudias Margawati
Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies Vol. 14 (2025): Special Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i.30536

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Family plays a critical role in shaping a child’s psychological development. An ideal family consists of each member fulfilling their assigned role. The absence of stability and love that a family offers can lead to long-term effects on children, especially if it happens to an infant. Joan G. Robinson’s When Marnie Was there explores the psychological struggles around children who experience separation from their primary caregiver and their inability to receive a secure environment. Therefore, this study aims to do an in-depth analysis on psychological problems of the main character who experience abandonment issue and what factors cause her to experience abandonment issue. This study uses qualitative methods by applying John Bowlby’s attachment theory and Carl Jung’s psychoanalytic theory, especially about insecure attachment. The novel shows how the abandonment issue was described and what factors cause it through the main character of the novel. The separation and instability that the main character experiences in her early childhood shapes how the main character perceives the world. It reflects Bowlby's attachment theory that psychological development of a person is shaped by what they experience in their infant phase, even if they can’t remember what happened and also represents Jung’s archetypes.  
Analysis of Consumer Dependence in Confessions of Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Trisnasari Wahyu Prinanintyas; Prayudias Margawati
Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies Vol. 14 (2025): Special Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i.30537

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Human needs are essential for mental well-being and determining the direction in life. Failure to meet these needs may result in individuals experiencing emotional instability, identity confusion, and internal conflict. Sophie Kinsella's novel Confessions of a Shopaholic illustrates this dilemma through the character Rebecca Bloomwood, whose compulsive purchasing transcends mere lifestyle; it signifies deeper mental health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the psychological challenges encountered by the main character and how her behavior is influenced by unfulfilled needs, particularly those pertaining to self-esteem and belongingness. This research employs a qualitative methodology grounded in psychological literacy critique and Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. An in-depth examination and textual analysis of the argument reveals that Rebecca Bloomwood undergoes two significant psychological phases: the emotional turmoil phase, characterized by unmet wants, and the nascent self-awareness phase, during which she tries to take charge of her life again. The character’s journey shows that psychological needs must be met from the inside, not the outside. Rebecca’s story shows how hard it is to live in a culture where appearances and social standing can change who you are.
Pelatihan Ecoprint dengan Metode Pounding pada Produk Bernilai Jual sebagai Bentuk Kesadaran Lingkungan Bagi Kelompok Wanita Tani  (KWT) di Desa Karakan Kecamatan Weru Kabupaten Sukoharjo Prayudias Margawati; Aisyaah Muthiati; Nova Laurina Ramadhani
Jurnal Bina Desa Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Vol 8 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jurnalbinadesa.v8i2.13040

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The natural potential of Karakan Village, Weru District, Sukoharjo Regency is diverse, but it still lacks consideration for environmental sustainability, resulting in low community awareness of environmental issues. Additionally, the underutilization of natural resources has left the community unable to fully harness the available natural potential. To address these challenges, students college from GIAT 9 UNNES conducted an ecoprint training using the pounding method for the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Karakan Village. This training aimed to raise environmental awareness and provide new skills that could enhance the community's economic value. Through the pounding method, training participants were taught to create ecoprint products that are highly aesthetic and environmentally friendly. The training results showed an improvement in the participants' skills and understanding, which is expected to contribute to environmental preservation and increase the economic welfare of the Karakan Village community. This training is also in line with the community empowerment efforts initiated by the local government and is expected to serve as a model for other villages in developing sustainable handicraft industries.