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Ana Widiyanti
Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Psychological Condition in Facing Existential Crisis Reflected in Gulch’s Song Lyrics Nofan Ahmad Kholikin; Ana Widiyanti
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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Understanding how music conveys complex psychological experiences requires both literary and semiotic interpretation. This thesis analyzes the existential crisis reflected in the lyrics of the band Gulch, particularly from their albums Burning Desire to Draw Last Breath and Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress. The analysis applies Roland Barthes’ theory of denotation and connotation to explore how literal (denotative) and symbolic (connotative) meanings in the lyrics reflect deep psychological turmoil and existential anxiety. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data consist of selected song lyrics by Gulch, and the theory of two orders of signification by Roland Barthes is used to decode the embedded meanings within the texts. This study also considers the emotional states and existential conflicts expressed through the lyrical characters. The findings reveal that Gulch’s song lyrics convey profound psychological conditions such as alienation, suicidal ideation, inner conflict, and loss of meaning. Through Barthes’ semiotic lens, these lyrics serve as metaphors for existential suffering and the modern individual’s struggle to find identity and purpose amidst chaos. The violent and surreal imagery, while intense, becomes a literary medium through which existential crises are expressed and interpreted.
Capitalism and Social Mobility Presented in Paul King’s Wonka (2023) Zuyyina Lutfi Kusuma Wardani; Ana Widiyanti
Metaphor Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Literary Work Analysis, Linguistics Analysis, English Teaching Analysis
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This research aims to analyze: 1) the representation of capitalism in Paul King’s Wonka (2023), and 2) the capitalism leads to social mobility in Paul King’s Wonka (2023).This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to analyze the film of Wonka (2023) directed by Paul King as the object of research. The data collection methods include watching, reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting. The researcher utilizes Karl Marx theory of Capitalism to analyze the data through the steps of displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The result of this research shows that: 1) the representation of capitalism in in Paul King’s Wonka (2023) including capitalism is shown through the practice of exploitation, class inequality, and monopoly by the upper class that controls the means of production, 2) the capitalism leads to social mobility in Wonka (2023). Including collective resistance to an oppressive system. The protagonist and his colleagues managed to improve their social position not because the capitalist system provided opportunities, but because of their class consciousness and collective struggle against injustice.
Co-Authors Nofan Ahmad Kholikin Zuyyina Lutfi Kusuma Wardani