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Latifah Dwi Ariyani
Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an

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The Socio-Economic Struggles of the Main Character in The Wish Dragon (2021) by Chris Applehans Ahmad Nurojab; Latifah Dwi Ariyani
Metaphor Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Literary Work Analysis, Linguistics Analysis, English Teaching Analysis
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an

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This research aims to analyze: 1) the "Wish Dragon" movie has certain social aspects of class differences, and 2) the main character's socio-economic struggles in the “Wish Dragon” movie. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to analyze the movie of Wish Dragon (2021) directed by Chris Appelhans as the object of research. The data collection methods include watching, reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting. The researcher utilizes Karl Marx’s theory of Marxism to analyze the data through the steps of displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The result of this research shows that:1) the "Wish Dragon" movie has certain social aspects of class differences is reflected through the depiction of class inequality, discrimination, and limited access to opportunities for the lower class, especially through the character of Din who experiences marginalization based on his social status; 2) the main character's socio-economic struggles in the “Wish Dragon”, where the gap between the rich and the poor determines social treatment, personal relationships, and life opportunities. The film also highlights themes such as prejudice, social stratification, and the pursuit of equality through hard work and sincerity, emphasizing the importance of inner values over social class.
Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa Reflected in Marti Noxon’s To The Bone (2017) Rahayuningsih; Latifah Dwi Ariyani
Metaphor Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Literary Work Analysis, Linguistics Analysis, English Teaching Analysis
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an

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This study aims to analyze: (1) Anorexia Nervosa symptoms reflected in Marti Noxon’s To the Bone (2017), (2) the mental condition of the main character who suffers from Anorexia Nervosa in Marti Noxon’s To the Bone (2017). The study uses a qualitative method to analyze the film entitled To the Bone, directed by Marti Noxon, as the objective research. The collecting data of the research method includes watching, identifying, classifying, and selecting. The analyzing data of the research method involves displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The researcher analyzes the data by using Sigmund Freud's theory of Personality. The result of the study: (1) the representation of Anorexia Nervosa’s symptoms in Marti Noxon’s To the Bone (2017), including id-driven symptoms in Ellen, ego and defensive mechanism, and superego and moral pressure, (2) the mental condition of the main character who suffers from Anorexia Nervosa, including internal conflict between id, ego, and superego, identity crisis, and possibility of recovery.