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Journey of the soul: The cultural, spiritual, and personal significance of Hajj in Na'ima B. Robert's Going to Mecca Hasan, Mariwan
EnJourMe (English Journal of Merdeka) : Culture, Language, and Teaching of English Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v10i2.16074

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Na’ima B. Robert’s Going to Mecca, portrays the Hajj pilgrimage as a rich, multifaceted journey that transcends its role as a religious obligation to embody cultural, spiritual, and personal significance. Through the experiences of her characters, Robert illustrates how Hajj functions as a rite of passage that strengthens Muslim identity, reinforces communal bonds, and fosters deep spiritual awakening. The pilgrimage emerges as a transformative process in which characters navigate the intersection of faith, family expectations, and personal aspirations. This study explores how Robert’s narrative encapsulates the pilgrimage’s cultural role as a marker of collective belonging, its spiritual function as a journey of the soul, and its personal dimension as a catalyst for introspection and growth. By analyzing the interplay of these dimensions, the research highlights the continued relevance of Hajj as a powerful symbol of identity and renewal in contemporary Muslim experience.
Navigating nostalgia and hope: Metamodern oscillation in Tracy K. Smith’s Life on Mars Hasan, Mariwan
EnJourMe (English Journal of Merdeka) : Culture, Language, and Teaching of English Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v10i2.16280

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This study examines Tracy K. Smith’s Life on Mars as a representative example of metamodernist literature, focusing on the dynamic interplay of nostalgia, hope, and emotional complexity. The research asks: How does Smith’s poetry embody the oscillation between postmodern irony and modernist sincerity? In what ways do nostalgia and hope function as metamodern strategies for addressing contemporary social and existential challenges? Through a close reading of selected poems, the paper demonstrates that Smith’s work reflects a metamodern sensibility, balancing despair and longing with resilience and imaginative renewal. The findings suggest that Life on Mars portrays nostalgia as a critical, reflective mode rather than mere sentimentality, while hope emerges as a transformative force enabling readers to navigate uncertainty and envision collective connection.
The A Comparative Study of Name Significance in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Wilde's Earnest.: A Comparative Study Mariwan Hasan Hasan, Mariwan
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3853

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In literary discourse, names frequently transcend their conventional role as mere identifiers, emerging as profound symbols of thematic constructs such as identity, societal expectations, and personal values. This dynamic is vividly illustrated in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, each of which employs the concept of names to engage with and critique different societal facets. Shakespeare's approach intertwines names with the thematic exploration of tragic consequences stemming from entrenched familial feuds and rigid social constraints. The protagonists' names in Romeo and Juliet are emblematic of their entangled fates and the destructive nature of inherited animosities, serving to underscore the broader implications of identity and societal division. Conversely, Wilde’s satirical lens in The Importance of Being Earnest utilizes names to critique the superficial values and social pretensions of Victorian society. In Wilde's play, the adoption of false identities and the ensuing comedic conflicts expose the absurdities inherent in societal norms and personal deceptions. This essay will analyze how both Shakespeare and Wilde utilize names as critical instruments for reflecting and critiquing societal norms, relational dynamics, and individual identities. This analysis will be supported by textual evidence and scholarly interpretations, elucidating the distinct approaches each playwright employs in their respective works.
Daffodils and the Green Imagination: Wordsworth Through an Ecocritical Lens Hama Amin, Shkar; Hasan, Mariwan
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v11i2.4145

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This paper investigates the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth using an ecocritical approach Ecocriticism focuses on the connection between literature and nature, examines how humans are related with the ecosystem. The study explains how Wordsworth shows nature, especially the beauty of daffodils, and how this relation enhances human emotions and feelings. The poem considers the opinion of Wordsworth that nature has a superpower on the human mind to bring joy and happiness. This research also highlights Wordsworth’s use of language and imagery to bring nature to life. The personification of the daffodils gives them a sense of movement and happiness, supporting the idea that nature has its own value and role. Besides the poem insists on how remembrances of nature can make a power to offer tranquility and inspiration, even when a person is alone. This indicates that the effect of nature extends and expands even after the time of experience, shifting attitudes and feelings over time.  The research includes the scope of the study, the problem, and the hypothesis. It introduces ecocriticism, examines and explores its historical improvement, and explains its application to Romantic literature, particularly the works of William Wordsworth. Then, the research tackles the studies on the Romantic age’s ecological context, Wordsworth’s personal connection with nature, and previous scholarly interpretations of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.” It also includes the research methodology and literary framework adopted in this study. An ecocritical analysis of the poem itself, pointing out crucial themes, poetic devices, and the ecological messages implied in the text are pinpointed. Finally, this paper deals with these sections along with the conclusions and the works cited page, providing an inclusive view of how literature, especially Romantic poetry is able