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Meaning Reconstruction in Fairy Tales Across Eras: An Intertextual Study on A Grain of Truth and Beauty and the Beast Jilan, Muhammad Fa’iz; Haryati, Rahayu Puji
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18, No 2 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v18i2.50284

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Intertextuality is a study that observes the relation and connection that text has with other texts. By looking at intertextuality, it can be seen how one text can have resemblances to another text, whether that resemblance is intentional or not. This study uses a story by Andrzej Sapkowski, titled A Grain of Truth as the material objects of the study. It tells the story of a cursed human with a monstrous body who desires to find love to be human again. This research uses qualitative research methods, and the data were analyzed using intertextuality theory to answer the research questions. This paper aims at finding out the intertextuality connection between A Grain of Truth and Beauty and the Beast, through their resemblances in theme and due to the sociocultural enironment erround the stories. The result shows that there are sesemplances in terms of theme, characterization, and symbols in the story. This is related to the collective unconsciousness about the perception of love and curse in fantasy.
Survival Symbols of Disabilities in Global Era as Reflected in “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Dugoni Rahmawati, Cynthia Dyah; Haryati, Rahayu Puji
Allure Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v6i1.25591

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This research discusses the survival symbols of disabilities in the global era as reflected in the novel The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. The main character, Samuel Hill, is portrayed as a disabled individual who has experienced various forms of social discrimination since childhood. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and Roland Barthes’s semiotic theory, this study reveals how the symbols in the novel represent the struggles of individuals with disabilities in facing stigma and social challenges. The analysis shows that disability is not only presented as a physical limitation but also as an identity that shapes resilience, courage, and determination to survive. Samuel’s life journey reflects the transformation from marginalization to self-acceptance and achievement, which gives new meaning to the condition of disability in the context of a global society. Moreover, this research highlights that literature is a powerful medium to articulate the voices of marginalized groups, including people with disabilities, whose narratives are often silenced in mainstream discourse. By interpreting symbols such as vision, faith, and perseverance, this study demonstrate that disability can be seen as a source of empowerment rather than limitation. The findings enrich readers’ understanding of the realities faced by individuals with disabilities while encouraging inclusive values that uphold dignity and diversity. Ultimately, the novel delivers a universal message that survival is deeply connected with empathy, acceptance, and recognition of every individual’s worth in a global society.