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A Literary-Psychological Exploration Of Jordan Belfort’s Character In The Wolf Of Wall Street Zachary, Ferraz Aditya; Zaidan, Muhammad Ariq; Rosalinah, Yanti
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v4i4.3691

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This study examines the portrayal and development of Jordan Belfort’s character in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), focusing on how the film constructs him as a literary figure shaped by ambition, greed, and complex moral tension. The research analyzes the narrative techniques used to depict Belfort’s transformation, beginning with his initial aspirations as a young stockbroker, followed by his rapid rise to power, and culminating in his moral downfall. Key scenes are explored to highlight moments that reveal shifts in his values, behavior, and psychological state, illustrating the progression from ambition-driven success to ethically corrupt excess. The study further investigates the internal and external conflicts that define Belfort’s character arc. Internally, Belfort struggles with impulses related to addiction, desire for dominance, and a deteriorating moral compass. Externally, he faces pressures from corporate culture, peer influence, and the legal system, all of which shape his decisions and accelerate his descent. These conflicts work together to reinforce the film’s central themes, including the seduction of wealth, the fragility of moral integrity, and the consequences of unrestrained ambition. The findings reveal that Belfort’s psychological turmoil and interactions with his environment serve as a narrative device through which the film critiques the culture of greed and ethical corruption within the financial world. Through its characterization and storyline, the film offers a powerful commentary on how unchecked ambition can lead to self-destruction, harming both the individual and those around him.
A Character Centered Analysis of Anna’s Personal Development in the Film My Oxford Year Fauzi, Fera Fitri; Adiningsih, Sekar Safitri Dhita; Rosalinah, Yanti
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v4i4.3746

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This research focuses on “A Character-Centered Analysis of Anna’s Personal Development in the film My Oxford Year.” The purpose of the study is to examine how Anna, as the main character, is portrayed and how her personal development unfolds throughout the film. The data were obtained from the depiction of Anna in various scenes, including her dialogue, actions, emotional expressions, and interactions with other characters. To analyze these elements, the study employs Murphy’s (1972) theory of characterization, which provides a framework for understanding how a character is shaped within the narrative. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the researcher observed the film repeatedly and took detailed notes to identify patterns related to Anna’s growth. The findings indicate that Anna’s development appears through several dimensions of her characterization, including her changing decisions, emotional responses, and evolving perspectives as she navigates new experiences at Oxford. The analysis reveals that Anna undergoes growth in three major areas. First, emotional development, shown through her increasing maturity in managing conflicts and personal challenges. Second, relationship development, reflected in her ability to form meaningful connections and reassess her priorities. Third, identity formation, as she begins to understand her values, ambitions, and sense of purpose more clearly. Overall, the study concludes that Anna’s journey in My Oxford Year represents a gradual and realistic process of personal transformation. Her growth is shaped by the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities she encounters, illustrating a nuanced portrayal of character development within the film.
ROUND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF ELIO IN ELIO (2025): A STUDY BASED ON FORSTER AND MASLOW Surya, Annisa Keyshawardhana; Zein, Ratu Azizah Arzellya; Rosalinah, Yanti
Elite : English and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2025): December : Literature
Publisher : UIN Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/elite.v12i2.62423

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Literary works serve as a medium for expressing human thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and films are one of the most dynamic forms of such expression. The film Elio (2025) portrays the psychological and emotional journey of its main character, Elio, whose development reflects the process of achieving self-actualization. This study aims to analyze Elio’s character development as a round character through E.M. Forster’s theory of characterization and to explore his psychological transformation using Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. Employing a psycho-literary approach, this research integrates literary and psychological perspectives to examine how Elio’s evolving behavior and mindset represent the fulfillment of human needs, from safety and belongingness to self-awareness and actualization. The findings reveal that Elio’s transformation embodies the characteristics of a round character and aligns with the progressive stages of Maslow’s hierarchy. The study concludes that Elio illustrates how film narratives can serve as a reflection of human psychological growth and the pursuit of self-discovery.
TEMPORAL ETHICS AND THE PARADOX OF SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITY IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S TENET Anti, Upi; Rosalinah, Yanti
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 9, No 2: December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v1i1.12364

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Amid growing concerns over the ethical risks of accelerating technological development, this study examines how Christopher Nolan’s Tenet confronts the tensions of temporal ethics and scientific responsibility through a narrative and visual design that functions as a critical reflection on time, agency, and moral consequence. Using a qualitative interpretive design, the study employs film-textual analysis based on Knight’s methodological framework and Strano’s concept of the “ludic space,” while grounding its ethical argument in Hans Jonas’s ethic of responsibility. Data were generated through repeated close-viewing of temporally inverted sequences and interpretive mapping of narrative causality. The analysis yields three central findings: Tenet transforms determinism into an ethical condition where human agency persists within inevitability; the film reconfigures Hans Jonas’s ethic of responsibility by inverting its direction from present-to-future obligation to future-to-present retaliation driven by ecological trauma; and the cognitive struggle of the spectator to comprehend the film’s nonlinear story world represents an ethical act in itself, simulating the characters’ moral dilemmas under temporal uncertainty. The finding is not merely a science fiction narrative but a critical philosophical allegory for contemporary moral responsibility, challenging the direction, burden, and mandate of technological power across time.
EXAMINING OTTO ANDERSON’S EXISTENTIAL CRISIS IN THE FILM A MAN CALLED OTTO Pratiwi, Winda; Rosalinah, Yanti
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 9, No 2: December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v1i1.12231

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The examination of existential crisis in film has gained increasing relevance as cinema provides a representational space capable of illuminating complex human struggles with meaning, suffering, and psychological disorientation. In this context, the present study aims to analyze the construction of existential crisis and psychological recovery experienced by the protagonist Otto Anderson in the 2022 film A Man Called Otto. Employing a qualitative approach through interpretive textual analysis, this study aims to analyze key scenes, dialogues, and character developments that depict Otto’s existential rupture and subsequent transformation. The analysis is guided by Irvin D. Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy, which outlines the four fundamental existential conditions, and Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy, which emphasizes meaning reconstruction through creative, experiential, and attitudinal values. Findings reveal that the film portrays Otto’s existential crisis through his encounters with loss, isolation, and diminished purpose, expressed in pervasive despair and withdrawal. The study further demonstrates that Otto’s psychological recovery unfolds through the gradual restoration of meaning facilitated by relational connectedness, prosocial engagement, and the capacity to transcend personal suffering. This research highlights the potential of cinematic narratives to serve as interpretive sites for examining meaning-making processes and existential transformation within contemporary human experience.
Implementations of Code Switching in The Characters of The Movie “Everything Everywhere All At Once” Athaillah, Siti Adhwa; Ma'wa, Kesya Asyura; Rosalinah, Yanti
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v4i4.4244

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This study examines the use of code-switching among characters in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), which portrays the bilingual Mandarin–English experiences of Chinese-American immigrants living within a multicultural environment. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the research focuses on analyzing naturally occurring language patterns in the film. Data were collected through systematic observation and transcription of the movie’s dialogues, followed by detailed identification of utterances containing language alternation. The analysis was conducted using Poplack’s (1980) framework, which categorizes code-switching into intra-sentential, inter-sentential, and tag switching. The results reveal that intra-sentential switching is the most dominant type, accounting for 64% of the total instances. This type appears frequently in emotionally expressive conversations, demonstrating the characters’ high bilingual proficiency and their tendency to blend linguistic resources to convey nuanced feelings. Inter-sentential switching constitutes 32% of the data and is typically used to mark shifts in topic, context, or level of formality, particularly when characters transition between family interactions and broader social settings. Tag switching is the least frequent type at 4%, yet it plays an important role in signaling cultural identity and social intimacy through short Mandarin or Cantonese expressions embedded in English-dominant speech. Overall, the findings indicate that code-switching in the movie functions not only as a communication strategy but also as a reflection of cultural hybridity, emotional expression, and identity negotiation among bilingual immigrants. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of multilingual communication and may be useful for language teaching practices that emphasize sociocultural awareness.
The Poetics of Grief: Analyzing the Narrative of Loss and Advocacy in the 'Curhat Bang' Interview with Sharon ‘Timothy Mother’ Nabila, Bella; Azhari, Jihan; Rosalinah, Yanti
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v4i4.4246

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This article investigates the representation of grief and trauma in Indonesia's digital media landscape, with a particular focus on the role of podcasts as a new space for personal narratives and social advocacy. This study analyzes in-depth an interview with Sharon, the mother of the late Timothy Anugerah Saputra, in a high-profile episode of the podcast "Curhat Bang." Using Gérard Genette's conceptual framework of narratology—specifically the concepts of sequence (analepsis), voice, and mood (focalization) as recontextualized by contemporary narrative theorists—this study examines how personal accounts of loss are strategically constructed. The qualitative analysis reveals that the interview effectively uses disrupted chronology (analepsis or flashback) to build emotion and dramatic tension. The first-person perspective, focused on the mother, not only creates intimacy and authenticity but also places the listener directly in the experience of her suffering. The strategic deployment of pathos (emotional appeal) through the mother's voice elevates this personal story into a universal commentary on systemic injustice and the ongoing struggle to attain truth. This transformation transformed journalistic reporting into a powerful tragic narrative, one that not only evoked public empathy but also mobilized calls for justice. Ultimately, this analysis offers significant insights into the intersections between grief narratives, media genres, and advocacy, and demonstrates the transformative power of digital storytelling in shaping public discourse in contemporary Indonesia.
Representing Generations Through Slang: A Comparative Study of MTV and Tiktok in Indonesian Pop Culture Ramadhan, Refan Gusti; Begum, Syahkira; Rosalinah, Yanti
Kajian Linguistik dan Sastra Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Prodi Sastra Indonesia, FKIP Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/kalistra.v5i1.50201

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This article examines how slang shapes generational linguistic identity in Indonesia by comparing two media environments: MTV in the early 2000s and TikTok in the current digital era. Using sociolinguistic perspectives on media and youth identity, the study analyzes how each platform influences the creation, spread, and social meaning of slang. MTV, as a one-way broadcast medium, produced relatively stable slang tied to localized adaptations of global youth culture. In contrast, TikTok operates as a participatory, algorithm-driven space where slang changes quickly through abbreviation, blending, code-mixing, and sound alteration. These forms circulate virally and gain meaning through collective user practices. Despite differences in structure and pace, both eras show that slang functions as a marker of group belonging, humor, and generational distinction. The study demonstrates how shifting media infrastructures shape linguistic innovation and the ongoing negotiation of youth identity in Indonesian popular culture. Abstrak Artikel ini membahas bagaimana slang membentuk identitas linguistik generasi di Indonesia dengan membandingkan dua lingkungan media: MTV pada awal 2000-an dan TikTok pada era digital saat ini. Dengan menggunakan perspektif sosiolinguistik tentang media dan identitas anak muda, studi ini menganalisis bagaimana setiap platform memengaruhi penciptaan, penyebaran, dan makna sosial dari slang. MTV, sebagai media siaran satu arah, menghasilkan bentuk slang yang relatif stabil dan terkait dengan adaptasi lokal dari budaya anak muda global. Sebaliknya, TikTok berfungsi sebagai ruang partisipatif yang digerakkan algoritma, di mana slang berubah cepat melalui pemendekan, pencampuran, alih kode, dan perubahan bunyi. Bentuk-bentuk ini menyebar secara viral dan memperoleh makna lewat praktik pengguna. Meski berbeda dalam struktur dan kecepatan, kedua era menunjukkan bahwa slang berfungsi sebagai penanda kebersamaan kelompok, humor, dan pembeda antar generasi. Studi ini menunjukkan bagaimana perubahan infrastruktur media membentuk inovasi bahasa dan negosiasi identitas anak muda dalam budaya populer Indonesia.
Inflectional Morphemes and Their Grammatical Functions in Owl City`s Album Ocean Eyes (2009) Hidayat, Muhammad Raihan; Rosalinah, Yanti
Kajian Linguistik dan Sastra Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Prodi Sastra Indonesia, FKIP Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/kalistra.v5i1.50244

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This study investigates the grammatical functions and stylistic implications of inflectional morphemes in Owl City’s Ocean Eyes album (2009). Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the research analyzes how these morphological markers contribute to the lyrical structure based on the framework of Fromkin, Rodman, and Hyams (2018). Data were collected from official song lyrics, resulting in 151 identified words containing inflectional affixes. The findings reveal a significantly uneven distribution: noun plural markers are the most dominant category (63.8%), followed by verb inflections (32.5%) and adjective inflections (approximately 4%). The high frequency of plural nouns creates the vast, concrete imagery characteristic of the "dream pop" genre. Additionally, the predominance of third-person singular -s and present participle -ing establishes a narrative tone of immediacy and continuous action. The study concludes that inflectional morphemes in Ocean Eyes function not only to maintain grammatical accuracy but also to construct the album's distinct vivid and surreal aesthetic.  Abstrak Penelitian ini mengkaji fungsi gramatikal dan implikasi stilistika dari morfem infleksional dalam lirik album Ocean Eyes (2009) karya Owl City. Dengan menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, studi ini menganalisis bagaimana penanda morfologis tersebut berkontribusi pada struktur lirik berdasarkan kerangka teori Fromkin, Rodman, dan Hyams (2018). Data dikumpulkan dari lirik lagu resmi, menghasilkan 151 kata yang mengandung afiks infleksional. Temuan menunjukkan distribusi yang sangat tidak merata: penanda jamak nomina adalah kategori paling dominan (63,8%), diikuti oleh infleksi verba (32,5%) dan infleksi adjektiva (sekitar 4%). Tingginya frekuensi nomina jamak menciptakan citraan konkret dan luas yang menjadi ciri khas genre "dream pop". Selain itu, dominasi orang ketiga tunggal -s dan partisipel kini -ing membangun nada naratif yang terasa langsung dan berkelanjutan. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa morfem infleksional dalam Ocean Eyes berfungsi tidak hanya untuk menjaga akurasi tata bahasa, tetapi juga untuk membangun estetika visual dan surealis yang khas dalam album tersebut.
Exploring Social Media on Gender Identity Development Among Generation Z: A Discourse Analysis on Opportunities, Challenges, and Societal Tensions Damayanti, Yulianingtyas Dwi; Ananda, Aulia Sagita; Rosalinah, Yanti
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/f9ay1h21

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This study explores the impact of social media on the gender identity development of Generation Z, focusing on the opportunities and challenges these platforms present in shaping young people's understanding of gender. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to grow up in an era of pervasive digital connectivity, where social media platforms offer unprecedented spaces for self-expression and identity exploration. These platforms enable young people to engage with diverse gender identities, including non-binary and gender-fluid expressions, which are often marginalized in offline spaces. However, while social media provides opportunities for authentic self-expression, it also amplifies societal pressures to conform to idealized gender norms. The tension between digital empowerment and offline societal expectations creates a complex environment for Generation Z, where they must navigate conflicting gender narratives. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing documentary analysis of social media content and academic literature to identify key themes related to gender identity formation, societal pressures, and the intersectionality of gender with cultural, social, and psychological factors. The findings suggest that, while social media plays a critical role in empowering young people to explore diverse gender expressions, it also exposes them to identity conflicts and psychological challenges, particularly when offline societal norms resist these new identities. The study calls for greater support systems, both online and offline, to help young people navigate these complexities and embrace their gender identities freely and authentically.
Co-Authors Adiningsih, Sekar Safitri Dhita Afni, Jhesti Tiara Afriyandi, Herry Aimar, Juan Pablo Alga, Alifah Junis Alhaq, Muhammad Wafdan ALOYSIUS RANGGA ADITYA NALENDRA, ALOYSIUS RANGGA Alya, Wulansari Regina Shafa Ambanilah, Eldalati Ananda, Aulia Sagita Andika Hendra Mustaqim, Andika Hendra Anshorullah, Muhammad Faiq Anti, Upi Aprilia, Intan Ika Apriliana, Priscila Arif - Hidayat, Arif - Arif Hidayat Ary Iswanto Wibowo Athaillah, Siti Adhwa Azhari, Jihan Begum, Syahkira Cicih Nuraeni Damayanti, Yulianingtyas Dwi Darmawan, Muhammad Rahman Dimas Galih Prayogo Dio Fathan Dwi Puji Hastuti Eldalani Ambanilah Fadhila, Radhiazka Ariq Faswanadina, Feras Fauzi, Fera Fitri Fazari, Tengku Nizar Feras Faswanadina Giacinta Azzahra Haifa, Yasmin Hakim, Aulia Hidayat, Muhammad Raihan Ibnu Subroto Ibnu Subroto Ibnu Subroto Ibnu Subroto Idelia Salsabillah Ikhsandi, Muhammad Rafi Inggit Dessy Susanti Intan Ika Aprilia Jonathan Susilo Effendi Khairunisa, Naila Putri Lea Zahra Santoso Ma'wa, Kesya Asyura Mathilda, Bonaventura Maulavi, Astraditya Ikhsan Maulidya, Syafina Maulina, Rizda Mohammad Arief Muhammad Rafi Ikhsandi Muhammad Rahman Darmawan Muqtafin, Muhammad Zaki Nabila, Bella Naila Putri Khairunisa Namira Salsabila Novelia, Rara Nurhaliza, Ananda Nursasliza, Naufara Nurul Khilda Putri, Bernadeta Kartika Buana Prima R.R. Okky Luthfiana Rahmawati, Anisya Dewi Ramadhan, Refan Gusti Ravi, Muhammad Retno Rahayuningsih Rina Lestari Rina Lestari Rizal, Andriansyah Sahel, Mayadha Salsabila, Namira Salva Syeira Wijaya Sari, Alexys Kartika Sari, Margareta Anita Soraya, Najwa Sri Arfani Subroto, Ibnu Sudarmo, Indah Rahmawati Surahman, Fauzi Akbar Surya, Annisa Keyshawardhana Susana Hamu Eti Sutju, Mihkael Sulaeman Syawal, Ifra Putra Syifa Aulia Tergun, Prabu Barry Alamsyah Tiara Apriella Tias Mawarni Waspodo, Marcellinus Bhanu K winda pratiwi Yasmin, Zahra Zachary, Ferraz Aditya Zaidan, Muhammad Ariq Zein, Ratu Azizah Arzellya