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NARRATIVES OF AFFECTION IN FIVE FEET APARTWRITTEN BY RACHEL LIPPINCOTT, TOBIAS IACONIS, AND MIKKI DAUGHTRY Mutmainah, Siti Faudziana; Priyawan, Pepen; Sariyati, Ice
Saksama: Jurnal Sastra Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Saksama
Publisher : Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/sksm.v2i2.28888

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Five Feet Apart is a romance novel written by Rachel Lippincott, Tobias Iaconis, and Mikki Daughtry about the love of two teenagers who are unable to be close to each other due to illness. This study aims to describe and explain the various types of love language and figurative love language found in the novel Five Feet Apart. This research is based on library resources. This research takes a qualitative approach. The issue in this study is the novel Five Feet Apart's various types of love languages and figurative language of love language. This investigation is divided into three stages. The first step is to gather information. Reading notes is the technique employed. Data analysis is the stage that comes after data collection. The data is analyzed descriptively. The results of the data analysis are then presented in the form of a presentation that includes an explanation of the novel Five Feet Apart. The theoretical triangulation validation method was used, which included document reading, recording, and analysis stages. According to the findings of this study, the expressions in the novel Five Feet Apart use a variety of love languages, including words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, receiving gifts, and acts of service. Furthermore, in the novel Five Feet Apart, hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification are examples of figurative language of love language. 
CROSSING WORLDS: PORTAL FANTASY IN NOVEL THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, KOREAN NOVEL SOLO LEVELING AND COMIC MANGA THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME Iskandar, Iskandar; Priyawan, Pepen; Suswanto, Deni
Saksama: Jurnal Sastra Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Saksama
Publisher : Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/sksm.v3i2.38448

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This article explores the representation of portal fantasy in three distinct works: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Solo Leveling Volume 1 by Chu-Gong, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Volume 1 by Fuse. The research problem centers on how the portal fantasy formula is adapted and represented in different literary forms novels and manga. Drawing on theories from Farah Mendlesohn on fantasy genres, E.M. Forster on key elements of novels, and Will Eisner on comics, the study employs a comparative literature approach and qualitative methods, including close reading and textual analysis. The analysis focuses on key elements such as setting, plot, motif, and character to uncover how these works embody the portal fantasy genre. The findings reveal that each work utilizes the portal concept uniquely to achieve distinct narrative purposes: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe emphasizes the contrast between the real world and a magical one, offering moral and exploratory adventures, Solo Leveling presents a dynamic, challenge-filled journey that serves as a metaphor for personal growth and transformation and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime explores themes of identity and adaptation through the protagonist’s reincarnation in a fantastical world. The results highlight the versatility of the portal fantasy genre in conveying complex themes of transformation, identity, and exploration across different media. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how portal fantasy functions within various literary forms, offering insights into its narrative potential and thematic richness.