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Sociopragmatics Analysis of The Joker’s Madness Through Face Theory Imam Hanafi; Andri Wardana; Nola Nur Fadillah; Yasmiin Butsainah Rihhadatul Rahman
E-Link Journal Vol 12 No 02 (2025): E-link Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Lamongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30736/ej.v12i2.1304

Abstract

This study examines the role of sustained face-threatening acts (FTAs) in the psychological decline of Arthur Fleck in Joker (2019) and their contribution to identity fragmentation. This study aims to explain how recurrent threats to positive and negative face function as a sociopragmatic mechanism that erodes self-esteem and accelerates psychological disintegration. Drawing on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) face theory, the study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach to identify and classify FTAs across six key scenes and interpret them within their broader social contexts. The analysis reveals that Arthur is persistently subjected to bald-on-record and unmitigated FTAs that undermine his positive face, while his negative face is constrained in institutional interactions, particularly in therapeutic settings. These patterns reflect clear power asymmetries and demonstrate how linguistic marginalization aligns with broader forms of social exclusion. The study concludes that the cumulative impact of FTAs constitutes a sociopragmatic process through which micro-level linguistic aggression contributes to the erosion of identity and the narrative transformation of Arthur Fleck into the Joker.
Co-Authors Abdullah, Fitriani Abu Fanani Ade Fikri Ahmad Rafli Oktavianto Aloysius Arya Sanjaya Andri Wardana Asmiyanti Asmiyanti Atiq M. Romdlon Ayu Monia, Fenny Ayu Monia Chairunisa Azmiyah Dhian Satria Yudha Kartika Dian Anggraini Eko Adi Sumitro Eva Kurnia Ningsih Fadilah Amin Ferry Fatnanta Fidiyanti, Murni Hafizah Hairi Juanda Hamsal Hamsal Hariyo Sulistyantoro Hasri Fendi Hidayat Hidayat hidayatullah Al Islami HM, Moh. Said Ida Dwi Suryani Jumiatun Jumiatun Jupron Jupron Kamal La Ode Yusran Syarif Lasmawi Lutfi Fadilah Putra Lutfiah Hanim M. Aries Taufiq Mahbibuddin Syah Malika Azzahra Munadi Marliana Marliana Masrul Masrul Masrul Maulida Azzahra Moh Masduki Moh. Wardi Mohamad Mustajib, Mohamad Muhamad Syarif Afriansyah Muhammad Afdan Alghifari Muhammad Syamsidi Muhardi Muhardi Muhidin Muhidin Musnar Indra Daulay Nabiel Mochammad Lathif Mendur Nola Nur Fadillah Noma Yunita Nuning Hindriani Nurmalina Nurmalina Nurmalina Rachmat Efendi Rahmi Eka Putri Rais Ratih Yuniastri Reni Septrisia Rifky Maulana Yusron Rika Diananing Putri Rio Saputro Risdianto Rohana Rohana Rohimin Rohimin Rosy Nursita Anggraini Rosyidi, Zudan Rozita Rozita Rubiatul Adawiyah Rumi Susanti Saiful Salbiah Saripah Saripah Saruji Sarwono Sarwono Simon Saimima SITI FATIMAH Siti Yani Soemarno Soemarno Sri Hartenti Sri Mawarti sukmawati Susilawati Susilawati Syafiah Syafril Efendi Tina Murdiati Tjahjanulin Domai Tugimin Tuti Karyawati Wahyuni, Eka Dyar Wanto, Alfi Haris Windinovryza Wisnu Purwanto Yasmiin Butsainah Rihhadatul Rahman Zulfahmi