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Conversational Implicature in Tim Burton’s Netflix Series “Wednesday” Fadillah Ayu Natasya; Sukardi Weda; Murni Mahmud
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 5, No 1: February (2026) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v5i1.83003

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This study examines the use of conversational implicature in the Netflix series by Tim Burton, "Wednesday." The aim of this research is to identify and interpret the types of conversational implicature used by the characters. A descriptive qualitative method was employed to collect data, which involved watching all eight episodes of the series and transcribing selected utterances. The data was then analyzed and interpreted according to Grice's theory and Levinson’s theory of conversational implicature, focusing on both generalized and particularized types of conversational implicature. The findings show that particularized conversational implicature is used more frequently by the characters in this series, with 25 instances, compared to 5 instances of general conversational implicature. The maxim of quantity was the most commonly flouted, followed by the maxims of manner, relevance, and quality. The findings of this study clarify cases in previous research where specific conversational implicature was mistakenly classified as general conversational implicature. This study contributes to the field of pragmatics and provides valuable insights for the academic community, particularly for teachers, students, and further research, in understanding the types of conversational implicatures and the implicit meaning behind an utterance.Keywords: Conversational Implicature, Wednesday, Generalized Implicature, Particularized Implicature
Media Representation of ‘Dark Indonesia’ 2025: A Comparative Framing Analysis of Reuters and The Jakarta Post Muhammad Fikri Haikal Putra; Iskandar Iskandar; Sukardi Weda
Tamaddun Life Vol 25 No 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/tamaddun.v25i1.989

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This study investigates how Reuters and The Jakarta Post framed Indonesia’s 2025 student protests, emphasizing differences in media orientation and narrative construction. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the analysis integrates Goffman’s (1974) concept of frame as a social schema, Entman’s (1993) four framing elements, and Semetko and Valkenburg’s (2000) five generic frames. The data were drawn from one article in each outlet, selected purposively from coverage published during the protest’s peak period in February 2025. Findings reveal that Reuters employed an event-centered and neutral tone, framing the protests primarily as a reaction to economic policy and government legitimacy. In contrast, The Jakarta Post adopted a more domestically engaged framing that emphasized democratic ideals, civic responsibility, and national identity through moral and responsibility frames. The comparative analysis reveals that institutional and editorial contexts influence media narratives, where international media tend to maintain neutrality, while domestic outlets often embed political dissent within their national discourse. This study contributes to comparative media studies by revealing how framing practices construct distinct portrayals of political activism within Southeast Asian contexts.