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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IRONY OF THE OLD MAN AS INDICATED ON LUIGI PIRANDELLO'S WAR Putri Ayu Millenia; Nia Ayu Fitriani; Rindrah Kartiningsih; Rommel Utungga Pasopati
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora dan Pendidikan Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): April : Jurnal Sosial Humaniora dan Pendidikan
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Muda Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56127/jushpen.v2i1.561

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Irony is an act to say something other than literal meaning. Somehow, it is used to cover up the sadness experienced. The old man is a character in a short story entitled War written by Luigi Pirandello. In a conversation in the Night Express, so many people talked about their sadness that nothing could cheer them up. Then, an old man came and told them that they should not be sad for their son who died. Actually, the old man feels the same sadness but he would never want to show it off to others. Then, how is the implementation of irony of the old man indicated on Luigi Pirandello’s War? Through qualitative method, this writing underlines irony as the way the old man covered the sadness he experienced when he lost his son. Supported by theory of Ronald Tanaka, the implementation of the irony of the old man is seen when he spoke a lot to cover his grief. He said that their sons are on their own and belong to the state when they grew up. Then, they should also be proud of their son because they are the heroes of country. In conclusion, the old man covered up his sadness by complimenting others’ son. Meanwhile, the irony is his son as a hero is also included in his saying.
Spotlighting Plot Twists Within the Brevity of Flash Fiction Novanda Lukwita Hakim; Happy Julia Rahmadianti; Nasywa Nuzula Ramadhani; Rindrah Kartiningsih; Rommel Utungga Pasopati; Anicleta Yuliastuti
Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Amsir Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Juni
Publisher : AhInstitute of Research and Community Service (LP2M) Institute of Social Sciences and Business Andi Sapada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62861/jimat.v4i2.916

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This study examines how plot twists operate effectively within the constraints of flash fiction. Flash fiction, commonly defined as narratives under 1,000 words, has developed into a distinctive literary form characterized by extreme brevity and narrative economy. Despite its compressed structure, flash fiction can produce strong emotional and intellectual effects, often through the use of plot twists. These twists function as a crucial narrative strategy that subverts reader expectations and intensifies the impact of the story’s ending. In a genre where extensive characterization and detailed exposition are limited, plot twists become a central mechanism for creating narrative depth and maintaining reader engagement. The research aims to analyze narrative techniques that allow authors to construct impactful twists despite strict word limits. Using a qualitative textual analysis approach, the study analyzes selected flash fiction works that feature notable plot reversals. The analysis focuses on key narrative elements, including the structural placement of twists, foreshadowing, misdirection, and the strategic use of minimal detail. The findings indicate that successful plot twists in flash fiction depend on narrative compression, the manipulation of reader expectations, and the creation of cognitive surprise that encourages readers to reinterpret earlier elements of the story. In conclusion, it is proven that these strategies demonstrate how brevity can enhance, rather than limit, narrative complexity in micro-narratives.