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From Individual Trauma to Family Trauma: Forms and Symptoms of Trauma in Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis (1915) Wanda Andres Saputra; Hidayatul Nurjanah
 Southeast Asian Language and Literature Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Southeast Asian Languages and Literature Studies
Publisher : BRIN Publishing (Penerbit BRIN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/salls.2026.13509

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This study investigates psycho-trauma in The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (1915), focusing on its forms and symptoms of trauma as experienced by the main characters. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach to examine how trauma is represented through the psychological, emotional, and physical conditions of the characters in the novella. The findings reveal that Gregor Samsa, as the main character, experiences dominant trauma characterized by catastrophic transformation and intrusive phenomena. These forms of trauma are reflected in various emotional and psychological symptoms, including shock, denial, confusion, anxiety, fear, guilt, anger, and hopelessness, as well as physical symptoms such as insomnia, bodily pain, agitation, and fatigue. Gregor’s transformation into a monstrous verminous insect functions as the central traumatic event that disrupts his identity and daily functioning.  Furthermore, the study finds that other family members also experience trauma in response to Gregor’s condition. Grete shows emotional instability that develops from care into rejection and hostility, while Mr. Samsa exhibits anger and aggressive reactions, and Mrs. Samsa demonstrates fear, helplessness, and emotional fragility. These findings indicate that trauma is not limited to the individual level but also emerges within relational and familial contexts. The study concludes that trauma in The Metamorphosis operates as a process of psychological transmission within the Samsa family. Gregor’s transformation acts as the initiating traumatic event that generates secondary trauma among other family members, ultimately reshaping family relationships and leading to emotional fragmentation and family disintegration.
Unhomely Experiences and Cultural Integration in Umm Zakiyyah’s Muslim Girl Nur Asiyah; Muh Arif Rokhman; Lilik Istiqomah; Hidayatul Nurjanah; Nafila Azzahra
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
Publisher : UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.52342

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This study investigates how unhomely experiences shape the process of cultural adaptation and identity negotiation in Umm Zakiyyah's Muslim Girl., focusing on the protagonist, Inaya, a Muslim girl who moves from Saudi to America. This study examines how Inaya’s unhomely experiences lead her to negotiate identity and develop strategies for cultural integration. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this study analyzes textual data drawn from the novel. Two theories are used in this research: the first, Homi Bhabha's concept of the unhomely, which reveals how Inaya feels alienated in society; and the second, John W. Berry's acculturation theory, which explains how the prominent figure accepts and adapts to the new culture through integration. The findings reveal that Inaya’s unhomely experiences manifest as awkwardness, uncanniness, incoherence, and instability. These conditions are shaped by cultural differences, religious visibility, and social interaction in the host society. However, these experiences do not remain unresolved. Inaya gradually develops coping strategies through school participation, social recognition, and identity negotiation, which lead her toward cultural integration. With several experiences, Inaya's growth has involved being an open minded, adapting to new environments, participating in social events, achieving academically, and respecting others. This research demonstrates that unhomely experiences transform into an integrated identity through the negotiation of a hybrid identity while maintaining her religious faith. Thus, this research contributes to diaspora studies, Muslim identities, and modern intercultural communication.
Guilt and Madness in Edgar Alan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart”: Psychoanalysis Study Kholifah, Rista Nur; Rahima, Aulia Sahda; Aini, Nurhabibah Qurrotul; Nurjanah, Hidayatul
Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 16 No. 1 (2024): March
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31294/wanastra.v16i1.11701

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Human being has different emotions within themselves, like sadness, happiness, upset and including guilt which can come from various causes. Uncontrolled guilt can be one of the causes of someone experienced madness, which then has a bad impact on themselves and other parties because this emotion of madness can lead someone to act beyond the reason. Guilt and madness can be found in the behavior of someone who is experiencing a bad psychological condition on the daily life. Guilt and madness can also be found in the literary works and one of them is from Edgar Allan Poe with a short story entitled The Tell-Tale Heart. This is a classic of the Gothic fiction genre that uses point of view from an unnamed narrator who experienced the guild and madness that lead the narrator to killed someone. Therefore, this research is intended to examine the feelings of guilt and madness that is presented in the short story The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. This research uses qualitative methods and uses Sigmund Freud's 1923 psychoanalytic theory. This research conduct to reveals the relationship between guilt, madness, and the narrator's id in The Tell-Tale Heart short-story. Researchers found that “Ego” was more dominant from guilt and madness. This finding offers a new perspective on how guilt and madness are presented in Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Tell-Tale Heart seen from psychoanalytic theory which has the potential to provide input for future field research and practice.
NARRATING LOCAL WISDOM AND ETHNIC IDENTITY THROUGH DIGITAL FOLKLORE IN TIMUN MAS AND THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Nur Asiyah; Hidayatul Nurjanah; Elga Lauris Zabrina; Fuad Muhammad Zein
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Special Issue: Cultural Resilience and Digital Literacy for a Diverse Society 131-144
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Digital storytelling continues to shape how cultures are preserved and shared, making examining folklore in both its traditional and digital forms essential to sustain ethnic identity, local wisdom, and cultural literacy. This study explores how local wisdom and ethnic identity are narrated through digital folklore in the Indonesian story of Timun Mas and the Western tale of The Little Red Riding Hood. Utilizing Jan Harold Brunvand's folklore theory and ethnic literature as theoretical frameworks, the research employs a descriptive qualitative method with an American Studies approach. The primary data consists of words, phrases, and sentences from these two folkloric children's stories. The analysis reveals that Timun Mas embodies spiritual resilience, ancestral wisdom, and a harmonious relationship with nature, highlighting key aspects of Indonesian local wisdom. Meanwhile, The Little Red Riding Hood emphasizes awareness, self-restraint, and personal responsibility in confronting danger, reflecting values prominent in Western cultural contexts. These findings confirm that both stories serve as cultural tools to convey and reinforce ethnic identity through their narratives, characters, and cultural symbols. Digital transformation makes cultural values more accessible and relevant to today’s generation. The interaction between tradition and digitalization plays a key role in preserving cultural heritage in the modern era. The findings suggest that digital folklore can strengthen cultural literacy and ethnic identity. Future research is encouraged to explore transmediality and comparative literature to better understand how local and global values are negotiated through evolving narrative forms.
Guilt and Madness in Edgar Alan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart”: Psychoanalysis Study Kholifah, Rista Nur; Rahima, Aulia Sahda; 'Aini, Nurhabibah Qurrotul; Nurjanah, Hidayatul
Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 16, No 1 (2024): March
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31294/wanastra.v16i1.20249

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Human being has different emotions within themselves, like sadness, happiness, upset and including guilt which can come from various causes. Uncontrolled guilt can be one of the causes of someone experienced madness, which then has a bad impact on themselves and other parties because this emotion of madness can lead someone to act beyond the reason. Guilt and madness can be found in the behavior of someone who is experiencing a bad psychological condition on the daily life. Guilt and madness can also be found in the literary works and one of them is from Edgar Allan Poe with a short story entitled The Tell-Tale Heart. This is a classic of the Gothic fiction genre that uses point of view from an unnamed narrator who experienced the guild and madness that lead the narrator to killed someone. Therefore, this research is intended to examine the feelings of guilt and madness that presented in the short story The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. This research uses qualitative methods and uses Sigmund Freud's 1923 psychoanalytic theory. This research conduct to reveals the relationship between guilt, madness, and the narrator's id in The Tell-Tale Heart short-story. Researchers found that “Ego” was more dominant from guilt and madness. This finding offers a new perspective on how guilt and madness are presented in Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Tell-Tale Heart seen from psychoanalytic theory which has the potential to provide input for future field research and practice.