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CHILDREN’S FASHION AND IDENTITY Sulasih Nurhayati
Leksika: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajarannya Vol 5, No 1 (2011)
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/lks.v5i1.2146

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This article attempts at exploring the identity formation through children’s fashion, in particular adjusted to famous characters on cartoon movies. By ‘children’ means that they are also subjects to whose identity fashion presumably contributes to shape, which is continuous and has the future. By using some theories about fashion and identity from traditional, modern, and postmodern, supported by the awareness of media’s role on constituting consumerism culture amongst children, the fashion’s role in constructing children’s identity is in details scrutinized. As a result, children’s identity formation through fashion is mostly due to their liking on certain characters on cartoon movies. This liking is influenced by media’s role on constituting their consumerism towards the movie and fashion adoration. However, the influence of media power can not represent completely the ‘truer’ identity since it has history as well as future, which will always revolve in such a never-ending cycle. If it is not a direct contribution, it aids to support the ‘idealized’ identity construction, which is worthily appropriate to postmodern societies.
A psychoanalytic analysis of Arthur "Boo" Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird Naufal, Muhammad Farras; Nurhayati, Sulasih
Leksika: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajarannya Vol 19, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/lks.v19i1.25410

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This study explores the character of Arthur “Boo” Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird through Sigmund Freud  psychoanalytic lens, focusing on his repression, isolation, and unconscious motivations. Arthur, a reclusive figure misunderstood by society, serves as a vital symbol of innocence and resilience in the face of trauma. The novel's themes of alienation and moral growth are intricately connected to Arthur’s interactions with the Finch children and the broader community. A qualitative research design was conducted, using textual analysis to examine Arthur “Boo” Radley’s psychological development and the dynamics of his id, ego, and superego. Key passages involving Arthur were analyzed to uncover how his experiences of trauma and societal judgment influence his actions and internal conflicts. The study reveals that Arthur's repressive upbringing and community ostracism shaped his unconscious desire for connection, which manifests in his small yet significant acts of kindness toward Scout and Jem. Findings suggest that Arthur “Boo” Radley’s character provides a profound commentary on the impact of trauma, the resilience of human kindness, and the importance of empathy in overcoming societal prejudices. His role as a moral catalyst for the Finch children highlights the novel's broader themes of justice, compassion, and the need to challenge preconceived notions. By analyzing Arthur “Boo” Radley, this study contributes to understanding the psychological underpinnings of literary characters and their relevance to societal issues.