Euis Meinawati
English Literature, University Bina Sarana Informatika, Jakarta

Published : 2 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

The Identity of Father and Daughter in Aftersun Movie Through Collective and Individual Memory Nabila Pipin Pinasti; Salsyabila Eka Putri; 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.v14i1.8761

Abstract

Film functions as a medium through which memory and identity are constructed, particularly in the context of family relationships. The present study draws upon Maurice Halbwachs' theory of collective and individual memory to analyze the father-daughter relationship depicted in the film Aftersun. A plethora of studies have previously examined the nexus of memory and identity in cinematic works. However, research that explores the intricate interplay between collective and individual memory within the context of intimate family relationships remains under-explored. The present study aims to analyze how Calum and Sophie's shared experiences shape their emotional closeness, as well as how Sophie, as an adult, reinterprets her childhood memories to reconstruct her understanding of herself and her father. The data were collected through repeated viewings, dialogue transcription, and selection of relevant scenes, employing qualitative descriptive methods. The findings indicate that collective memory, manifested through shared activities and dialogues, fosters cohesion and relational identity. Conversely, unshared individual memories influence Calum's role as a father. In adulthood, Sophie engages in a process of self-reflection and identity reconstruction, working through her memories of childhood to reinterpret her shared identity with her father.
The Representation of Emotional Framework in Nicole Album by NIKI (2022) Ade Dwi Wahyu Ananda Sitepu; Vadelia Diah Susanti; 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.v14i1.9025

Abstract

Abstract This research explores the emotional representation found in NIKI’s album Nicole (2022) by utilizing Paul Ekman’s Basic Emotions Theory to examine how grief, anger, fear, disgust, happiness, and surprise are articulated through the lyrics. Employing a qualitative descriptive design alongside content analysis, the study scrutinizes words, phrases, metaphors, and narrative tones drawn from six tracks: Backburner, Oceans & Engines, The Apartment We Won’t Share, Autumn, Anaheim, and Take a Chance with Me. The results indicate that emotional expressions within the album do not exist in isolation; rather, they create a cohesive emotional trajectory that evolves from attachment, longing, and internal conflict to acceptance and self-reflection. Linguistic characteristics especially metaphorical language and shifts in tone act as crucial indicators that shape the album’s emotional richness, demonstrating how contemporary music serves as both a literary and psychological medium. This study adds to the limited collection of album level emotional analyses by showing that Ekman’s framework, although initially intended for facial expressions, is still highly applicable for interpreting emotional significance in song lyrics. Furthermore, the research points out a deficiency in prior scholarship, which often concentrates on single-track analysis or Western-centric datasets, thereby leaving Southeast Asian contemporary albums insufficiently examined. While the study effectively outlines the emotional framework of the album, it is confined to lyrical elements and does not consider musical or auditory aspects. Future investigations are recommended to integrate multimodal features to offer a more thorough understanding of emotional representation in contemporary music.