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FOOD, MODERNITY AND IDENTITY: ROOTED COSMOPOLITANISM IN ADICHIE’S AMERICANAH Syarif Hidayat
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 11, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v11i1.4508

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In globalization era, there are many producers of global foods that have localized their products in order to get more costumers. Indeed, there are some people who cannot be separated with their locality, although they are part of global citizen. This paper discusses the tug-of-war between cosmopolitanism and localism within the persona of Ifemelu, the main character in Americanah, specifically in what food she eats and how the food is eaten and its influence on her identity. Americanah is a novel that tells the story of a Nigerian immigrant living in the United States who decided to return to Nigeria. The study focuses on the characters and characterization of the figures in the novel and it aims to show how a rooted cosmopolitan identity was formed in Ifemelu. The study is a qualitative research using the rooted cosmopolitanism theory proposed by Kwame Anthony Appiah. The research shows that Ifemelu's rooted cosmopolitan identity was seen through the negotiation between her cosmopolitan identity and her local (Nigerian) identity. The discourse on rooted cosmopolitanism built by the text reveals its partiality toward Nigerian local culture, specifically the Nigerian foods.
The Cultural Identity of the Main Character of the Film Green Book Syarif Hidayat; Ledya Juliandina; Rusydi M. Yusuf
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 14 No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v14i2.2344

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Being an African-American in the United States of America is challenging due to the persistent racism in that country. One of the worst effects of racism is losing someone’s identity. Despite their best efforts, African Americans still struggle to fit into American culture and find acceptance. This study was conducted because of this issue. This research is entitled “The Cultural Identity Analysis of the Main Character “Don Shirley” in the film Green Book”. This study aims to learn more about Don Shirley's struggles with cultural identity and his eventual identity negotiation. This descriptive qualitative research was conducted using Stuart Hall’s theory of identity. This research reveals that Don Shirley initially adopts the identity of a white-cultured guy due to the influence of racism on his thoughts, words, and actions. However, this does not guarantee his acceptance by society. Therefore, he finally embraces himself and negotiates his African-American identity.
Psychological and Romantic Ideas Syarif Hidayat; Aneira Maharani; Agustinus Hariyana; Nurul Fitriani
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 15 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v15i1.2834

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Telling a story about mental problems of teenagers, the novel All the Bright Places was adapted into a film with several differences in characterization, setting, and theme. The purpose of this study is to analyze the comparison of character and characterization of life and death instincts in the novel and film All the Bright Places. Furthermore, this study also aims to reveal different ideas through this adaptation. A qualitative descriptive method, adaptation theory by Hutcheon & O’Flynn, and Freud’s theory of life and death instinct were used in this research. By comparing the novel and film and using Freud's theory and adaptation theory, it shows that there is a life and death instinct in Finch's character that is different between the novel and the film. The novel shows more death instinct to show the message of adolescent psychological problems, while the film shows more life instinct with the aim of emphasizing the romantic side. In conclusion, through this adaptation analysis, there are differences in ideas or themes between the novel and the film All the Bright Places. The novel emphasizes the theme of adolescent mental problems while the film emphasizes the problem of teenage romance.
Racism in the Film The Help: Analysis of Narrative and Cinematographic Elements Syarif Hidayat
BRIGHT : A Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature Vol 7, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : STKIP PGRI Tulungagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29100/bright.v7i1.5113

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Cinema or film had the power to depict societal realities, particularly those pertaining to social issues. The Help was one movie that uses narrative and cinematographic devices to depict social reality. In the movie The Help, a group of African-American domestic workers were the subject of unfair treatment and prejudice on the part of their white employers. This was due to the persistent perception that African Americans occupy an inferior status. In particular, Pettrie Boggs' (2018) narrative and cinematographic theories were used in this study, which employed qualitative methodologies and a structuralist approach. The goal of this study was to examine how narrative and cinematographic components in the movie The Help explore the topic of racial discrimination faced by African Americans in America. According to this study, the movie The Help contained narrative and cinematographic structural elements that illustrate racial inequality, most of which occured in the domestic setting. In addition, it was discovered that racial discrimination was not shown in movies in a compelling way. This appeared to be an attempt to simplify for the viewer the concept of racial prejudice as it was shown in the movie.
The Conflict Between Life and Death Instinct in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Minderop, Albertine; Hidayat, Syarif
LITE: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Vol. 18 No. 1 (2022): March
Publisher : Universitas Dian Nuswantoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/lite.v18i1.6096

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This study aims to show how Hawthorne uses characterization techniques and figurative languages such as metaphor and simile to describe the mental state of Arthur Dimmesdale and Hester Prynne's characters. This study uses a qualitative method with a psychological approach. The theory used in this research is the theory of life instinct and death instinct by Sigmund Freud. This study analyzes the style of language and characterizations to reveal the characters' mental conditions and inner conflict. The results of this study show that Hawthorne uses characterization techniques and figurative language to tell the conflict between the life and death instinct in Arthur Dimmesdale and Hester Prynne. Arthur Dimmesdale represents human weakness and hypocrisy that results in feelings of regret, inner conflict, and suffering that lead to the instinct of death. At the same time, the character Hester is described as having a strong and patient nature that leads to the instinct of life. This study concludes that Hawthorne uses characterization techniques and figurative language such as metaphor and simile to show the characters, Dimmesdale and Hester. They experience inner conflicts and life and death instincts.
Adaptation of Twilight Novel to Film: from Feminism to the Idea of Masculinity Hidayat, Syarif; Sulaeman, Karina A; Hariyana, Agustinus; Beresaby, Rheinatus A; Suranto, Suranto
J-Lalite: Journal of English Studies Vol 6 No 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Inggris Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jes.2025.6.1.13903

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Adaptation studies are interesting in discussing literary works and films. It is because adapting a scholarly work, like a novel or play, for the big screen is extremely difficult and requires a high level of ability. One of the literary works adapted into a film is the novel Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. In the adaptation of the novel to the Twilight film, there are many reductions of the story, and additional scenes that are not in the novel. By using the theories of adaptation, feminism, and masculinity, this study analyzes the changes in the theme of feminism in the novel to masculinity in the film, caused by differences in ideas between the novelist and the filmmaker. By applying the comparative method, this study aims to compare the changes in the notion of ​​feminism in the Twilight novel with the idea of ​​masculinity in its film adaptation, and to reveal the motives behind it. The analysis shows that the Twilight film adaptation strategically shifts the feminist themes in the novel version by centering on traditional masculinity, a deliberate choice to appeal to its target audience, particularly teenage girls.