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Revealing the Social Criticism in Literary Works: An Objective Study of Laskar Pelangi and The Grapes of Wrath Nindy N. Ganap; Grace S. Luntungan; Agustine C. Mamentu
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v13i1.9024

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This article examines the social criticism expressed in two literary works: Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata and The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Using a descriptive qualitative method and an objective approach the study focuses on analyzing intrinsic elements such as themes characters and conflicts within the texts Laskar Pelangi portrays the social realities in Belitung Indonesia highlighting issues such as social inequality and limited access to education while delivering a message of hope and perseverance through the struggles of underprivileged children In contrast The Grapes of Wrath captures the hardships faced by migrant farmworker families in the United States during the Great Depression emphasizing labor exploitation and the importance of social unity Although the two works emerge from different cultural and historical backgrounds they converge on the themes of social injustice and the pursuit of societal transformation The findings demonstrate that literature serves as a powerful medium for articulating social critique and fostering awareness of significant societal issues This analysis reinforces the role of literary works in illuminating social realities and inspiring critical reflection among readers The research employs an objective study method to ensure an impartial evaluation of the texts intrinsic elements < p>
Integrating Minahasa Folklore Values Through Digital Media in Indonesian Language Learning: A Case Study at SMK Negeri 1 Tombariri Margareth Winokan; Santje Iroth; Grace S.Luntungan
Sinergi : Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 2 No. 4 (2026): Sinergi: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin
Publisher : PT. AHLAL PUBLISHER NUSANTARA

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This study investigates the integration of Minahasa cultural values through digital media in Indonesian language learning at SMK Negeri 1 Tombariri. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research focuses on the use of Canva digital posters in teaching the folklore "Kekekow Bird and Poor Girl" to tenth-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that integrating Minahasa folklore with Canva effectively facilitates students' understanding and visualization of cultural values such as honesty, hard work, gratitude, and social solidarity (Mapalus). Students demonstrated improved reading, writing, and speaking skills, alongside enhanced creativity and digital literacy. The media's visual and interactive nature made learning more engaging and contextual, fostering a deeper appreciation for local culture. This study concludes that Canva is an effective pedagogical tool for transmitting cultural heritage and developing 21st-century competencies in language education.  
Language as Confinement and Liberation: Perlocutionary Speech Acts in Sartre’s Huis Clos Amid Modern Existential Crises Grace Shirley Luntungan; Mister Gidion Maru; Jeihn Novita Christanty Budiman; Subhan Rahmat; Fergina Lengkoan; Devilito Prasetyo Tatipang
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/2ew80p08

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Language does not merely convey meaning; it actively shapes psychological realities, relational dynamics, and existential conditions. This study investigates how perlocutionary speech acts function as a mechanism of confinement and liberation in Jean-Paul Sartre’s Huis Clos, addressing a critical gap in existing scholarship that has largely prioritized illocutionary structures over the cumulative effects of language in literary discourse. Adopting a qualitative discourse analysis grounded in Austin’s (1962) and Searle’s (1979) speech act theory, this research examines selected dialogues from the original French text, focusing on how utterances generate psychological, relational, and existential impacts on interlocutors. The findings reveal that perlocutionary acts operate as a recursive system that produces sustained emotional states such as shame, anxiety, and dependency, while simultaneously structuring power relations and identity construction. Rather than functioning as isolated communicative events, these acts accumulate across interaction, creating cyclical patterns of provocation and response that intensify conflict and prevent resolution. Moreover, language emerges as a paradoxical force that both entraps individuals within continuous judgment and enables heightened self-awareness through the presence of the Other. This study offers originality by integrating pragmatic analysis with existential philosophy, demonstrating that perlocutionary effects extend beyond communication to shape ontological experience. Its contribution lies in advancing speech act theory within literary studies and providing interdisciplinary insights relevant to pragmatics, discourse analysis, and philosophy. The findings further suggest broader implications for understanding how language operates as a powerful social and psychological force in human interaction across contexts.