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SILENCE VOICES AND CULTURIZED MYTHS: ORIENTALIST READINGS OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S LORD JIM: Suara-suara yang Dibungkam dan Mitos yang Membudaya: Pembacaan Orientalis terhadap Lord Jim karya Joseph Conrad Wajiran, Wajiran; Sumarlan, Iman; Anisa Sari, Eka
BASIS (Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris) Vol 12 No 2 (2025): JOURNAL BASIS UPB
Publisher : Universitas Putera Batam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33884/basisupb.v12i2.10014

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This study aims to critically examine Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim through the lens of Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism, focusing on how the novel represents the East as subordinate to Western ideological and moral authority. Employing a qualitative literary analysis, this research explores narrative structure, characterization, and setting to reveal how the novel systematically marginalizes Eastern voices and constructs the East as a passive backdrop for the psychological and moral journey of the Western protagonist, Jim. Key findings show that the Indigenous characters in Patusan are denied subjectivity and interiority, their perspectives filtered entirely through the Western narrator, Marlow. The narrative elevates Jim to a position of moral superiority and leadership, reinforcing colonial myths of the “white savior” and the supposed dependency of Eastern societies on Western governance. The absence of Eastern perspectives in the novel underscores the epistemological dominance of the West, making Lord Jim not a true intercultural dialogue, but a monologue that serves Western self-definition. The study concludes that Conrad’s novel, despite its literary complexity, perpetuates Orientalist discourse by silencing the East and reinforcing hierarchical binaries between the West and the non-West. Future research is encouraged to compare such colonial narratives with postcolonial works that reclaim indigenous voices.
The Cold War in Historical and Literary Context: A Sociological Analysis of Socio-Political Conflicts in Patrick Worrall's The Partisan Zulftriani, Amelia; Wajiran, Wajiran
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v7i2.2489

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This research examines the Cold War's socio-political conflicts and global impacts as depicted in The Partisan, a historical espionage novel by Patrick Worrall. Using Laurenson and Swingewood's theory of literary sociology, the study explores the novel's portrayal of ideological and military tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, focusing on the broader implications of these conflicts on modern political, social, and technological systems. Through close textual analysis, the research identifies themes of hegemony, ideological rivalry, and power struggles in the novel, reflecting the Cold War's influence on bloc countries. The study also highlights significant socio-political conflicts, including the arms race, the Berlin Wall crisis, and Baltic resistance, which illustrate the pervasive influence of Cold War ideologies on geopolitical landscapes. The findings underscore the Cold War's role in shaping contemporary societal structures, urban planning, technological advancements, and economic policies. By contextualizing The Partisan within historical events, this research contributes to understanding how literature reflects and critiques the long-term effects of Cold War tensions on global civilization, ultimately revealing the inseparability of historical conflicts from present-day socio-political realities.
THE POWER OF LOVE: AN ANALYSIS ON MAGGIE AND BRYCE RELATIONSHIP IN NICHOLAS SPARKS’S NOVEL THE WISH Mumpuni, Erlina Dwi; Wajiran, Wajiran
Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature)
Publisher : Elite Laboratory Jurusan Sastra Inggris Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/lire.v8i1.252

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This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the power of love that made Maggie continue to love Bryce until the end of her life. Even though, Bryce had passed away and chose to live alone without seeking new love. This study used qualitative research methods. The source of the data is The Wish. The supporting data are taken from a book Triangular Theory of love. The researcher sorts out data related to the power of love in the main character's relationship. Then the data are analyzed based on Robert Sternberg's theory. The results of this study show that Maggie and Bryce's relationship is included in the consummate love type because it contains three love components of the triangular theory of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment/decision. The three components of love combined create the strength of a relationship that keeps Maggie going, including love itself, memories created, and the promises made.
Adaptive and Transformational Leadership During Crisis: A Case Study of a Junior High School in Yogyakarta Farid Setiawan; Nurwanto Nurwanto; Hanif Cahyo Adi Kistoro; Wajiran Wajiran
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.7810

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The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for private schools in Indonesia, particularly in terms of financial stability, declining student enrollment, and weakened institutional management. This study investigates how adaptive and transformational leadership was implemented to manage crisis conditions at Muhammadiyah Junior High School 10 (SMP Muhdasa) in Yogyakarta, with a focus on the leadership practices of a newly appointed female principal. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with the principal, and analysis of school documents between January and March 2024. The data were analyzed using Gadamerian hermeneutics to explore leadership strategies in a crisis context. Findings show that the principal employed adaptive and transformational leadership marked by participatory communication, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Internally, the school’s resilience was supported by a strong organizational culture, inclusive team dynamics, and spiritual motivation. Externally, collaboration with Muhammadiyah networks, parents, and community stakeholders played a crucial role in supporting the school’s recovery and innovation efforts. The study highlights that effective crisis leadership is not only managerial but also deeply rooted in value-based, inclusive, and collaborative approaches. The principal's integration of spiritual values, philanthropic programs, and digital transformation fostered institutional resilience. This case provides a reference model for school leaders navigating educational crises through adaptive and transformational leadership.
INEQUALITY EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN AS REFLECTED IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S 'LITTLE WOMEN' Fatimah Pungkasari; Wajiran Wajiran
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v9i2.9486

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This study explores women's roles and societal expectations in the 19th century, mainly as portrayed in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The analysis focuses on three main areas: family, education, and societal roles. In family life, women were largely confined to domestic roles, with ideals such as ‘the angel in the house’, which glorified self-sacrificial wives and mothers. Jo March, the main character in the novel, however, challenges this norm by assuming the responsibilities of the ‘man of the family’ in her father’s absence. In education, women’s access was limited, reflecting broader inequalities. Mrs. March, or Marmee, becomes a pivotal moral teacher to her daughters, instilling values that transcend material wealth. Despite societal constraints, Jo and her sisters navigate personal and financial challenges, with Jo ultimately breaking traditional gender norms by pursuing a career as a writer. This study further reveals how women’s opportunities were shaped by class and how marriage was often seen as the only path to social mobility. Overall, this paper highlights how Little Women reflects the limitations and opportunities for women in the 19th century, challenging prevailing gender stereotypes through its portrayal of women’s independence, ambition, and resilience.