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Where grief lingers: Agnes’s journey through loss in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet Harinda, Natalie Anabella; Widayanti, Maria Johana Ari
Rainbow : Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies Vol. 14 (2025): Special Edition
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i.29006

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Death and loss, no matter how common at the time, are personal and emotionally tolling. Written as historical fiction, Hamnet tries to fill the gap in the history of the death of Shakespeare’s son, Hamnet, during the bubonic plague in late 16th-century England. Investigations into the novel Hamnet, particularly concerning Agnes and her grief journey as the protagonist, have not been previously conducted, so this study seeks to address this gap and examine grief with a focus on Agnes. This research intends to explore Agnes's journey through grief and how her feelings of loss influence her relationships with those around her. Faced with the death of her son, Hamnet’s protagonist followed the Kübler-Ross trajectory of stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, though some emotions may emerge due to a trigger. The research indicated that the most significant stage of grief that Agnes went through was the depression phase, as it profoundly impacted her sense of identity and her relationships. Apart from acceptance, these grief stages, manifestations of emotional responses to grief, brought damage to Agnes’s relationship with other people. Conversely, the acceptance stage brought conciliation to the relationship. 
Simple Arrangement of Children’s Song with Trilingual Characters As Learning Media For PGSD and PGMI Students Sinaga, Syahrul Syah; Widayanti, Maria Johana Ari; Andaryani, Eka Titi; Muchsin, Ibnu Amar
Jurnal Seni Musik Vol 12 No 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jsm.v12i2.76556

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The existing quality of learning media, particularly in teaching multilingual characters of Early Childhood Education, poses a challenge in education. Teachers should possess the skills to continuously innovate in creating instructional materials, including prospective teachers, namely PGSD and PGMI students. This program aims to enhance the skills of PGSD and PGMI students in developing multilingual character education media for children. The primary focus is on using children's songs as an engaging and effective educational tool. Another issue is the need for more skills among students in creating multilingual and character-based instructional media that can captivate children's interest. The ultimate goal is to improve students' skills in creating engaging and effective instructional media, providing benefits to children, and contributing positive knowledge to the general public. As a solution, this program creates a simple arrangement of children's songs with characters in three languages as instructional media for PGSD and PGMI students. In its implementation, students are equipped with the skills to create simple arrangements of children's songs with the hope that this will serve as valuable preparation for creating engaging instructional materials.
The Representation of Women’s Emancipation in Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians : A Liberal Feminist Perspective Alvina Ryan Fatiha; Maria Johana Ari Widayanti
LITERACY : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): August : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities
Publisher : Badan Penerbit STIEPARI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56910/literacy.v4i2.2412

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This study explored the portrayal of women’s emancipation through the character of Goh Peik Lin in Kevin Kwan’s novel Crazy Rich Asians. The research addressed the issue of limited representation of empowered female characters in contemporary literature and aimed to analyze how Peik Lin embodied women’s empowerment within a modern patriarchal context. Using a qualitative descriptive method and liberal feminist theory as the framework, the study examined Peik Lin’s independence, confidence, and equality with men, particularly through her education, career, and lifestyle choices. The analysis also highlighted her solidarity with other women, especially her friendship with the protagonist, Rachel Chu. The findings suggested that Peik Lin represented liberal feminist ideals and challenged traditional gender roles in modern fiction. The study concluded that diverse female perspectives in literature were essential for understanding gender dynamics and encouraged further research on women’s representation across different cultures and genres.
The Role of Female Solidarity in Overcoming Patriarchal Structures in the Girl with the Louding Voice Aprilian Risky Fajar Cholid; Maria Johana Ari Widayanti
LITERACY : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): August : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities
Publisher : Badan Penerbit STIEPARI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56910/literacy.v4i2.2416

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This paper analyzes the function of female solidarity in dismantling patriarchal hierarchies via a qualitative literary examination of Abi Dare's novel The Girl with a Louding Voice. The research examines how female solidarity functions as a means of empowerment in the context of systemic gender discrimination in modern Nigerian culture. The study examines the issues of entrenched patriarchal norms and the intersectional barriers encountered by women, specifically with socioeconomic position, cultural identity, and colonial legacies. The research aims encompass examining the dynamics of female connections in the novel and comprehending how these interactions enable resistance to patriarchal limitations. A qualitative investigation of prominent female characters and their interactions is conducted, utilizing intersectionality and postcolonial feminism as theoretical frameworks to attain these objectives. The primary findings indicate that female solidarity emerges in intricate, diverse forms, influenced by variations in class, age, and resource accessibility. Collective experiences of mentorship, emotional support, and communal care enable women to navigate and overcome patriarchal limitations. Furthermore, the novel underscores the dual nature of education—a legacy of colonialism—as both an instrument of oppression and emancipation. This research enhances feminist literary discourse by clarifying the dynamics of sisterhood in current Nigerian contexts and emphasizing its transformational potential for social change. The paper further examines the ramifications of these findings for wider feminist activity, highlighting the imperative of ongoing critical engagement with power relations within female networks. The limitations encompass the singular textual emphasis, indicating potential pathways for comparative analyses within African feminist literatures.