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Journal : English Education Journal

Examining Language Power Through Lakoff’s Language Features Utilization in the Movie Before Sunrise Anggraeni, Putri; Januarius Mujiyanto; Issy Yuliasri
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pag4mg44

Abstract

This research investigates the use of language power by male and female characters in the movie Before Sunrise, directed by Richard Linklater. Utilizing Text-Oriented Discourse Analysis (TODA) in qualitative analysis, the study examines how Jesse and Celine assert language power, as categorized by Wareing (1999), through their language features, as identified by Lakoff (1975). The research aims to uncover patterns of language use that reflect gendered communication and power dynamics within the film. It explores the differences in the aims of language features utilization to assert power exhibited by the characters. The findings indicate that the linguistic features used by Jesse and Celine serve different goals, leading to shifts in power dynamics and promoting communicative strategies that support gender equality. These findings contrast with Ardener's muted group theory, which posits that marginalized groups, particularly women, often have their voices suppressed. In Before Sunrise, Celine's portrayal as a strong, independent, and assertive character challenges this notion by demonstrating that women can and do exercise significant language power. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of how language functions as a tool for power assertion within cinematic contexts, offering perspectives on gendered communication patterns and the representation of language power in movie as the product of contemporary literature.
Co-Authors Aan Kunaedi Abdul Aziz Adelia, Putri Arsy Adri, Khaeriyah Ahmad Sofwan Ajizah, Nur Amanda, Melly Ananda, Qurnia Anggi Angga Resti Anggryani, Andi Aprilya Aprilia, Keisha Nur Gita Aprilia, Shintya Anugerah Apriyani Apriyani Arifin, Nuri Aprilia Arip Rahman Ariyanti, Rizka Ashari, Fatkhurrohmah Aulia, Arinda Fadilla Rizky Azizah, Wyldha Noor Cahya Rahmawati, Septika Cahyati, Yanti Deany, Vania Adinda Dwi Chahyani, Oktavia Dzikri Mu'tashim, Riandika Fauziyah, Intan Firdaus Firdaus Gerung, Jumartin Ghozi, Saeful Harun Harun Hasbi, Muh Haulah, Suci Hendrik Hendrik Heridadi, Heridadi Hery Widijanto Hibaturrahman, Muhammad Amir Zulfahmi I Dewa Ketut Kerta Widana Issy Yuliasri Januarius Mujiyanto Januarius Mujiyanto, Januarius Joko Pamungkas Kusumadewi, Riema Afriani La Rino Lathifah, Wildiani Lukman Ali, Lukman M. Bachtiar Safrudin Mardhatillah Mira Rahmi Moh Yasir Alimi Ni'mah, Siti Nur Nugraha Trisnu Brata Nur Indra, Asep Iin Nurjamilah Nurjamilah Oktaviana, Eka Oktaviani, Septi Pahardik, Septian Eka Praditha, Esa Shafa Pramesti, Devi Aprilia Putri Ramadhani, Putri Quraisin, Quraisin Rahayu, Putri Ramdhani, Oktrina Ramlan, Pratiwi RATNASARI, DINE TRIO Rismawati, Dea Safitri, Shabrina Silaban, Veronika Desmita Silvia Agustin Sri Maryati Sri Wahyuni, Popi Sufyati HS Suharyati Suharyati Susanti, Sherly Syahida, Tasbita Najma Qaulan Syarif Hidayatullah Tati Handayani, Tati Wati, Desi Sahlima Wianti, Arni Widiatmoko, Egi Gussuma Widyastuti, Dwi Yanti Andriani, Neneng Yonathan Natanael