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PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS IN JOJO MOYES’ NOVEL ME BEFORE YOU Rika Alvionika Sari; Devi Pratiwy
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6901

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This research is aimed at protagonist’s physiological needs in the novel Me Before You written by Jojo Moyes based on Maslow’s theory. There are five basic needs based on Maslow’s theory. This study only focuses on physiological needs in the protagonist’s life. Physiological needs, the most important basic needs, is the elements needed by human being in maintaining life and health. This study used qualitative method to describe the obtained data. The result shows that there are four important points of physiological needs found in the protagonist’s life. Those are food, water, clothing and rest. It is found that the protagonist in the novel puts first her basic needs. She fulfills her needs for food, water, cloth, and rest. The basic needs must be fulfilled first before other needs. Therefore, the protagonist in the novel can live healthily and continues her life safely.
Foreign Tourists' Perception On the Cultural Value and Attraction of Pacu Jalur Festival Sri Chairani; Rahmah Fitriani; Amirul Mukminin; Saiful Anwar Matondang; Devi Pratiwy
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Enam (6) Negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Chin
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7956

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This study explores foreign tourists’ perceptions of the cultural value and attractions of the Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, within the context of global visibility generated by digital virality. Addressing a gap in longitudinal visitor analysis, this research employs a mixed-methods approach combining a qualitative case study with descriptive quantitative analysis. Purposive sampling was applied to select international and non local visitors (N=15) attending the August 2025 festival. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and participatory observation. Quantitative data were processed by using descriptive statistics to measure satisfaction levels, while qualitative insights were synthesized through thematic analysis to capture the nuance of on site experiences. Findings indicate that 86% of travel motivations were driven by viral “aura farming” content on social media, underscoring the conversion power of digital platforms. However, on site experiences significantly exceeded expectations, affirming the festival’s intrinsic appeal. Importantly, digital curiosity was transformed into deeper cultural appreciation as tourists developed an understanding of the tradition’s historical and philosophical values through immersive engagement with local communities. While infrastructural challenges such as limited accommodation and language barriers were identified, these were largely mitigated by strong local social capital, particularly community hospitality and informal homestays. In conclusion, Pacu Jalur Festival’s success as a global phenomenon rests on the synergy between digital media as a catalyst and cultural authenticity as the sustaining core. Positive visitor experiences fostered strong repeat visit intentions and effective Word-of-Mouth (WoM) promotion, highlighting the importance of integrating digital promotion with authentic cultural delivery for sustainable tourism growth.
Politeness As a Discursive Practice in The Film Dear John a Critical Discourse Analysis: English Sembiring, Elita Modesta; Jumino Suhadi; Devi Pratiwy
JOEY: Journal of English Ibrahimy Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): JOEY:Journal of English Ibrahimy
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, Universitas Ibrahimy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35316/joey.2026.v5i1.48-56

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Politeness is not merely a pragmatic strategy in interpersonal communication but also a discursive practice shaped by power relations, ideology, and social context. This study examines politeness as a discursive practice in the film “Dear John” (2010) using a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. The goal of the study is to reveal how politeness strategies are constructed, negotiated, and contested through language in intimate relationships portrayed in the film. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the data consist of selected dialogues between the main characters, John and Savannah, which contain politeness-related expressions. The analysis integrates Brown and Levinson’s politeness theory with Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of CDA: textual analysis, discursive practice, and social practice. The findings show that politeness strategies in “Dear John” function not only to maintain interpersonal harmony but also to reflect unequal emotional power, moral positioning, and ideological assumptions about love, sacrifice, and gender roles. Positive politeness dominates the interactions, while negative politeness and off-record strategies emerge in moments of conflict and emotional distance. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of politeness theory and CDA to demonstrate how politeness operates as an ideological and discursive resource within romantic narratives. This study contributes to discourse studies, pragmatics, and literary discourse analysis.