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Abandonment Issue in the Main Character of Joan G. Robinson's When Marnie Was There Qonita, Marita Inas; Margawati, Prayudias
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.30536

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Family plays a critical role in shaping a child’s psychological development. An ideal family consists of each member fulfilling their assigned role. The absence of stability and love that a family offers can lead to long-term effects on children, especially if it happens to an infant. Joan G. Robinson’s When Marnie Was there explores the psychological struggles around children who experience separation from their primary caregiver and their inability to receive a secure environment. Therefore, this study aims to do an in-depth analysis on psychological problems of the main character who experience abandonment issue and what factors cause her to experience abandonment issue. This study uses qualitative methods by applying John Bowlby’s attachment theory and Carl Jung’s psychoanalytic theory, especially about insecure attachment. The novel shows how the abandonment issue was described and what factors cause it through the main character of the novel. The separation and instability that the main character experiences in her early childhood shapes how the main character perceives the world. It reflects Bowlby's attachment theory that psychological development of a person is shaped by what they experience in their infant phase, even if they can’t remember what happened and also represents Jung’s archetypes.  
Analysis of Consumer Dependence in Confessions of Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Prinanintyas, Trisnasari Wahyu; Margawati, Prayudias
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.30537

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Human needs are essential for mental well-being and determining the direction in life. Failure to meet these needs may result in individuals experiencing emotional instability, identity confusion, and internal conflict. Sophie Kinsella's novel Confessions of a Shopaholic illustrates this dilemma through the character Rebecca Bloomwood, whose compulsive purchasing transcends mere lifestyle; it signifies deeper mental health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the psychological challenges encountered by the main character and how her behavior is influenced by unfulfilled needs, particularly those pertaining to self-esteem and belongingness. This research employs a qualitative methodology grounded in psychological literacy critique and Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. An in-depth examination and textual analysis of the argument reveals that Rebecca Bloomwood undergoes two significant psychological phases: the emotional turmoil phase, characterized by unmet wants, and the nascent self-awareness phase, during which she tries to take charge of her life again. The character’s journey shows that psychological needs must be met from the inside, not the outside. Rebecca’s story shows how hard it is to live in a culture where appearances and social standing can change who you are.
Light and Dark Realm Phenomenon: Analysis of Persona and Shadow in Hermann Hesse’s Demian Andi Putri Varellita; Margawati, Prayudias
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6992

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This study analyzes psychological duality in Hermann Hesse's novel Demian through the lens of Jungian psychoanalytic theory, focusing on the concepts of persona and shadow in relation to the light and dark realms phenomenon. Employing qualitative textual analysis, this study delves into Sinclair's psychological development and self-integration as portrayed in the symbolic assertion between the dichotomy. Discussions and findings reveal that this dichotomy is not an absolute opposite but a highly dynamic reality that helps Sinclair get to know himself, the process of understanding himself in the chaotic event of psychological conflict. Sinclair’s contemplation of the sparrow hawk painting and his conversation with Demian and Pistorius serve as important moments in this internal turmoil. This research contributes to the fields of literature and psychology by presenting Demian's novel as a view that the light and dark realms are a highly dynamic phenomenon that influences the emergence of persona and shadow in a person. However, there are still limitations in contextualizing the novel's pre-World War I socio-historical influences. Future research could explore how historical tensions shaped Sinclair's journey, deepening the analysis of personal transformation within broader societal changes.
The Role of Friendship in Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV Series: A Lacanian Psychoanalytic Study of Identity and Emotional Development Shiva, Adala; Margawati, Prayudias
ELTALL: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistic and Literature Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/eltall.v6i2.11578

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This study explores the role of friendship in shaping the psychological development of the main character in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series through the lens of Lacan’s psychoanalytic theory. The research aims to examine how Percy’s relationships, particularly with the main character’s friends, contribute to identity formation and emotional growth. This study adopts a qualitative and thematic textual analysis approach, guided by Lacanian psychoanalytic theory. The data collection involved close reading and repeated viewing of key episodes. By applying Lacan’s key concepts, including the Mirror Stage, desire, lack (manque), and the triadic orders of the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real, this study analyzes how the series portrays friendship as a vital medium through which the main character navigates his sense of self and subjectivity. The findings suggest that friendship functions not only as emotional support but also as a reflective structure that drives the main character’s evolving identity. The Symbolic becomes central when friendships provide moral language and social recognition, especially through Annabeth’s and Grover’s dialogue. Moreover, the study reveals that the series subverts conventional heroic narratives by emphasizing psychological depth and emotional dependency, positioning friendship as central to the hero’s journey. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of how contemporary screen adaptations can integrate psychoanalytic dimensions into character development.