Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search
Journal : LINGUAMEDIA Journal

THE AGGRESSIVE JACK TORRANCE IN THE SHINING BY STEPHEN KING: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Michael Kevin Bryan Sahertian; Yosep Bambang Margono; Inti Englishtina
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 01 (2022): Maret: Linguamedia Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (515.733 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i01.2870

Abstract

This thesis with a title The Aggressive Jack Torrance in The Shining by Stephen King: A Psychological Analysis. This thesis is a literature study of with the help of psychological theory as a tool to examine the story. Wellek and Warren (1949) opinion about the connection of psychology and literature is the foundation of this thesis. They found out that there is a connection between two of the study, because both of them analyze human being as their subject of study.The theories that writer borrows from psychology discipline are: Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs that divide human needs into class. This needs have to be fulfilled in order to function properly as a human being. Second theory in this thesis is called Stress and Coping which explains the definition of stress according to Lazarus and Folkman. The last theory is Frustration-Aggression by John Dollard that describes the aggressive reaction of a frustrated person that cannot attain their goal.The method used in this research is qualitative. Data of this research is from the novel and the film. Several books are used as references to analyze the data and support this research. In collecting data, the writer uses the technique of reading the book and watching the film repeatedly to find out the contents of the story.In this study, the writer learn what happen to Jack Torrance character in The Shining with the aid of Psychological theory. According to Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs, a human being has to fulfill his needs in order to function properly. Jack Torrance unable to fulfill his needs in order to function properly as a human being. Besides that, Jack Torrance incapable of acomplish his goals in life, which stress and frustrate him. This frustration, turns into aggression that Jack Torrance take out to the closest people to him, which is his family, Wendy and Danny. Using Stress and Coping, the writer can describe what is stress. This theory function as a tool to analyze Jack Torrance’s stress in the novel. The writer finds out that the source of his stress is because he cannot accomplish his goal. Lastly, using Frustration-Aggression which described Jack Torrance’s aggressive reaction because of his frustration.Another founding of this study is the main problem of Jack Torrance according to conclusion from the analysis of his character in chapter iv. Jack Torrance main source of frustration is his dilemma. He has to choose whether he should be a good husband and father or to be a loyal hotel caretaker. Should he take his son to come down into Sidewinder or should he take care of Overlook Hotel, and keep his family stay at Overlook without medical assistance for his son.
A STUDY OF A SECOND GENERATION KOREAN-AMERICAN IN COPING WITH HER IDENTITY AS PORTRAYED IN MINOR FEELINGS: AN ASIAN AMERICAN RECKONING BY CATHY PARK HONG Susilowati, Fransisca Leony; Margono, Yosep Bambang
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 5, No 01 (2024): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v5i01.3890

Abstract

In this thesis, the writer  discuss two things related to the identity of the second-generation of Asian-American in America. First, the writer analyzing: What factors caused Cathy Park Hong to feel struggle to prove her identity and existence as a second generation of Korean-American in her society. The first is how does Cathy Park Hong's society make her feel struggled to prove her identity and existence as a second generation of Korean-American in Americar? Then the second is how does she overcome problems of her identity and existence as a Korean-American in her society in America. In this research, the writer uses qualitative descriptive research. This study uses data in the form of writing and descriptions of the data sources that have been collected. At the end of this thesis the writer concludes that: Hong has difficulty proving the existence of her ethnic identity as a Korean-American because she is too often traumatized by being abandoned by other people. Ethnicity and also often feel underappreciated by other ethnicities. Hong, in dealing with the problems she faces, prefers to store and vent her feelings of sadness into poetry.
CULTURE SHOCK EXPERIENCED BY DRE PARKER IN KARATE KID MOVIE Rachmawati, Teriana Nur; Margono, Yosep Bambang
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 5, No 02 (2024): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v5i02.3883

Abstract

Living in an area or moving just for a vacation to another place makes a person feel stressed and confused if they don't know how to face and overcome when they can't adapt. It's called culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly confronted with an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or attitude. It can happen when someone who lives in another place has a different culture. This research is based on a film entitled Culture Shock Experienced by Dre Parker where Dre Parker as the main character experiences this culture shock. This study also refers to Oberg who stated the aspects, factors, and phases experienced by Dre. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with observation and documentation to see the film, hear the voice or dialogue and search for scripts related to this film on the internet. The results of the study show that culture shock is not so bad to experience, as long as a person is able to survive and adapt well and correctly in his new environment or culture. Key words: Culture, culture shock, experienced