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Several Digital Literatures for Children Girsang, Martina; Sihotang, Anisa; Pasaribu, Dona; Daeli, Norbetha; Laia, Reftalenta
International Journal of Education and Digital Learning (IJEDL) Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): International Journal of Education and Digital Learning (IJEDL)
Publisher : Lafadz Jaya Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47353/ijedl.v1i4.20

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Children's literature is literary writing aimed at early childhood where today children's literature has experienced many developments from time to time both in terms of form and writing. Children's literature experiences many developments over time both in various media, such as digital and non-digital. This article focuses on digital literary media. Digital literacy is the capability to utilize technology and information from digital devices successfully and efficiently in a variety of contexts, including education, employment, and daily life, especially in the field of children's literature, education, form and genre will continue to be considered, so that children who read get good information. The purpose of this article is to explore various digital media of children's literature. This research used qualitative research method through library research. Data collection in this study was carried out by exploring several journals, books and documents (both print and electronic) and other sources of data and/or information related to research. The result of the study indicate that there are several digital media literature, namely CD-Roms, video games and picture book apps that have advantages such as entertaining children, helping children's cognitive and emotional development, helps and develops the reasoning and potential of the child, developing children's imagination and creativity.
Ambiguity and intrinsic structure in Matthew Arnold’s self-dependence: a literary analysis Girsang, Martina; Sitorus, Elga Anggitha Br; Enjelyna, Enjelyna; Doloksaribu, Evita Lola; Tarigan, Joshua Pratama
Indonesian Journal Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal Education (IJE)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/ije.v5i1.1507

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Literary works function as expressive mediums through which human thoughts, emotions, and philosophical reflections are articulated, and poetry represents one of the most condensed forms of such expression. This study examines Matthew Arnold’s poem Self-Dependence (1852) to investigate how intrinsic poetic elements construct meaning related to self-reliance and inner autonomy. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research analyzes the poem stanza by stanza, focusing on structural and stylistic features including theme, imagery, tone, repetition, rhyme, and formal pattern. The findings reveal that linguistic devices operate systematically to mirror the speaker’s psychological transformation from existential uncertainty toward philosophical composure. In particular, repetition—most notably the phrase “forwards, forwards”—and symbolic natural imagery function as structural mechanisms that reinforce the poem’s central message of self-mastery independent of external validation. The study demonstrates that poetic meaning emerges through the interaction of formal elements rather than isolated devices. Ultimately, Self-Dependence remains intellectually relevant because it presents self-regulation as a response to modern psychological instability, illustrating how intrinsic analysis can uncover philosophical dimensions embedded within poetic form.
Poetry as moral education: representation of maternal love and gratitude in Miller Mottla’s “thank you Mom” Naiborhu, Marlina Br; Sianipar, Mika Sonya; Bukit, Kyriena Hawila Br; Silitonga, Selomita Gracia; Hulu, Wien Warni Sari; Girsang, Martina
Indonesian Journal Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal Education (IJE)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/ije.v5i1.1511

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This study examines the representation of maternal love and gratitude in Miller Mottla’s poem Thank You Mom within the framework of literary analysis. The research aims to explore how intrinsic poetic elements construct emotional and ethical meaning in the text. Using a qualitative interpretative design, the study applies close reading to analyze key intrinsic components, including theme, diction, imagery, tone, and moral dimension. The findings reveal that maternal love is portrayed as a formative emotional force characterized by constancy, sacrifice, and moral guidance, positioning the mother figure as the central axis of the speaker’s identity formation. Gratitude emerges as the dominant thematic response, functioning not only as an emotional expression but also as an ethical recognition of relational influence. The analysis further demonstrates that linguistic simplicity enhances emotional accessibility and strengthens moral communicability, allowing the poem to convey universal values through direct expression. This study contributes to literary scholarship by challenging the assumption that poetic value depends primarily on structural complexity and by demonstrating that accessible poetic language can effectively function as a medium of moral education. The findings highlight the significance of poetry as both an aesthetic and pedagogical form capable of fostering emotional awareness and ethical reflection.
Co-Authors Agnes, Rainy Agria Ambarita, Enjelina Rointan Angelina Br Hutahayan, Hertina Anita Maharani Aritonang Anna Catharina Samosir Ardauli, Cindy Arta Jelita Sitohang Asima Rohana Parulian Tamba Aulia Apriani Sihombing, Maria Ayu Br Sitepu, Eginta Bangun, Yensi Pransiska Bernardus Batara Tuahta Praditya Ginting Br Ginting, Elvina Bukit, Kyriena Hawila Br Butar-Butar, Justin Hubert Cecilia, Prity Charles D. M. Silalahi Cya Aprilia S. Meliala, Grace Daeli, Norbetha Damanik , Andrini Aurellia Anggi David Chandra Dian Elizabeth Octavia Nababan Doloksaribu, Evita Lola Dona Chrystina Situngkir Ecica Br Ginting, Wina Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring Enjelyna, Enjelyna Faido Marudut Pardamean Simanjuntak Fazar Tumanggor, Tri Gabliela Br Gultom, Grace Gea, Revinna E Ginting, Khalia Milfani Br Grace Widya Hutagalung Himpun Panggabean Hulu, Wien Warni Sari Imanuela Elpride Jenny Tanato Jessica Anastasia Kianlin Karana Jaya Tarigan Kevin Gideon Barus Laia, Reftalenta Linda Linda Lio Naomi Situmorang Manalu, Bella Renata Br. Manalu, Mega Patrisia Mandalahi, Ester Manullang, Maria Cinta A Marbun, Charli Marbun, Jonathan Marbun, Romaito Marudut Silalahi, Charles David Meidar Lafau, Roh Meylin Mutiara Panjaitan Milisi Sembiring Muhammad Nur Hadi Mutiara Br Sinaga, Ruth Naiborhu, Marlina Br Nazara, Yoana Nelly Kristin Nicha Sinaga Nurhayati Purba Oktavianus Ginting, Divan Panduwinata, Gloria Pasaribu, Dona Pasaribu, Junro Purba, Dinar Yesica Dewi Sarah Purba, Masdelima Rinny Sherina Putri Sianturi Samosir, Joy Aprilia Sari Ayu Pinem Sari Br Ginting, Winda Sembiring, Elita Modesta Sembiring, Reja Ananda Siagian, Novita Sianipar, Mika Sonya Sianturi, Srisofian Sigalingging, Afni Sihombing, Intan Sihombing, Rachel M Sihotang, Anisa Silalahi, Charles David Marudut Silalahi, Rachael Joy Nabasa Silalahi, Veracy Silitonga, Ruth Friska Silitonga, Selomita Gracia Sinaga, Elisabeth Pratiwi Norico Sinaga, Tomok Sinambela, Rifkha Siregar, Grace Sitio, Elizabeth Sitompul, Roselyn Sitorus, Elga Anggitha Br Sri Melawati Hutasoit Srisofian Sianturi Srisofian Sianturi Surbakti, Natalia Br Tamba, Asima Rohana Parulian Tamba, Septriyuni Rumondang Tambunan, Putri Yustika Tarigan, Joshua Pratama Verawati Sihombing, Jesisca Vivi Novalia Sitinjak Wati Sihombing, Riska Widya Wati Wijaya Winata Nababan, Yesika Yance Sihotang Yemima Vrianita Simangunsong