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The Imperishable Sacrifice on Ralph Henry Barbour & George Randolph Osborne’s Thicker than Water Nurdin, Dewi Syifanaya Firdausy; Rosyadi, Machfianita Mirza Ayu; Putri, Alvina Salshabilla Linjani; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Wijaya, Kusuma; Pasopati, Rommel Utungga
Madani: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol 2, No 2 (2024): Madani, Vol. 2, No. 2 2024
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10801627

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This article underlines the perspective of sacrifice in a flash fiction of Ralph Henry Barbour & George Randolph Osborne entitled Thicker Than Water. Sacrifice is a gift for a better view of the future as it is in line with the short story that shows a sacrifice of a brother to his beloved sister who needs to be blood donated because her blood is thinner than ordinary blood. Through qualitative method in explorative approach, this paper points to the relation between Bataille’s theory and Barbour & Osborne’s short story. In analysis, Barbour & Osborn’s short story shows the sacrifice and sincerity of an older brother who had to donate a lot of blood and even hold the pain for the sake of his younger sister in order to save her from dying. In conclusion, sacrifice in this story is engaged with sincerity in which all goodness of one's self is given to the other.
Moral Disengagements on Iconography of Superhero Films: Black Adam, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Man of Steel Pasopati, Rommel Utungga; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Lutvia, Frefies Lavigni Putri; Andharu, Devito; Fadillah, Muhammad Reza Ishadi
CaLLs (Journal of Culture, Arts, Literature, and Linguistics) Vol 10, No 1 (2024): CaLLs, June 2024
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Mulawarman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30872/calls.v10i1.12498

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This paper exposes collateral damage as representation of moral disengagement in the three superhero films of Black Adam, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Man of Steel. Iconography in superhero film represents ambivalent moral justifications. The superheroes must do everything to ‘save’ the world though it is done by embracing evil, destroying surroundings, or using cunning strategies. Any collateral damage in moral disengagement is considered necessary in order to destroy the source of the problem. The superheroes must do everything to save the day though he/she has to kill, to abuse his/her power, and even be ignorant only to focus on bigger things by sacrificing petty things. As the analysis, the moral disengagement is shown through recurring iconography of superheroes who kill other people and destroy the surrounding. The three superhero films indicate that the actions of the superheroes are only focusing on their own moral values. Collateral damage is considered not only as side effect of superheroes’ action, but also as reflection of their moral disengagement. In conclusion, the values that superheroes hold is universal, but actually, those destroy particular matters. Their moral doings are not totally true, but those are justified as one.
Medical Tourism, Radical Democracy and Its Discontents: The Case of Indonesia Pasopati, Rommel Utungga; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Wijaya, Kusuma
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): June
Publisher : UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.3.2.131-144

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This article underlines tensions between medical tourism and radical democracy in Indonesian sense. Medical tourism tends to prioritize those who have money to gain more options, yet change the ideas of medical aspects into such trivial recreations. Meanwhile, radical democracy works to realize such welfare states in which all people could reach better options in life. Radical democracy, as indicated by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe, is analyzed through genealogy of hegemony as discourses that are used to be owned by several people are distributed to every person’s needs. Through qualitative method and explorative approach, the analysis of this paper emphasizes on how radical democracy promotes undeveloped people to have better access to basic needs but medical tourism still asks answers from capitalism itself. The discourses will only remain as dialogues while the applications of being ideational have shifted into matters of being recreational. Intertwinements of medical aspects and tourism indeed focuses on those who travel and stay, but will slowly eradicate the truth of the needs of those who need better medical assistances. In conclusion, while radical democracy would like to erode hegemony, medical tourism worsens the situation by pushing more trickle-down effects than fairness and equality before everyone.
Posey’s Selflessness In Her Altruism as Indicated In Mitch Albom’s for One More Day Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Pasopati, Rommel Utungga
Madani: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol 3, No 2 (2025): March
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14851006

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This paper explores the concept of selflessness in altruism, as demonstrated by Posey, the mother in Mitch Albom’s For One More Day. Through qualitative analysis, the study examines how Posey’s actions reflect altruistic behavior, focusing on her unwavering support and sacrifice for her son, Charley. The study investigates instances when Posey consistently puts her son’s needs above her own, even at the expense of her own personal interests. By analyzing specific moments in the novel, the study highlights Posey’s selflessness as an embodiment of altruistic love, demonstrating how her actions contribute to the emotional well-being and healing of her family. The analysis concludes that Posey’s selflessness is a profound representation of unconditional maternal love.
The Subtextual Hope of Possibility in Keiichi Okabe's Weight of the World (Kowareta Sekai No Uta) Pasopati, Rommel Utungga; Michelle, Michelle; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Riza, Dwi Ainur; Mohammed, Khaled Ahmed
IZUMI Vol 14, No 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/izumi.14.1.33-46

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This paper explores the idea of hope of possibility in Keiichi Okabe’s song entitled Weight of the World or translated as Kowareta Sekai No Uta. In the game called NieR: Automata, the song is a cry of a girl who wants to save everyone from anything bad that happened to them. She wanted to redeem her past mistakes by praying the God to help her through dark times, even though the opportunity that she got is unknown. Then, how is the hope of possibility asserted in Keiichi Okabe’s Weight of the World? Through qualitative method and explorative approach, this writing explains the possibility of hope retaining the girl to achieve her dream through the unknown probability. Supported by the theory of Adrienne M. Martin, the concept extended the orthodox view of hope with the girl’s incorporation elements in this song. This is also interrelated with the human condition, highlighting how individual aspirations contribute to collective resilience and transformation. By understanding hope as a multifaceted concept, this paper underscores the complexity of human existence and the potential for renewal within shared struggles. In conclusion, the hope exists in her journey as any unknown possibility to save everyone is answered.
The Existential Hope for Love in Sheerwood Anderson's The Dumb Man Mohammed, Khaled Ahmed; Setiadi, Kostavialdus; Pasopati, Rommel Utungga; Firda, Erlis Hersetya; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Margaretha, Sherlly
Gudang Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Vol. 2 No. 10 (2024): GJMI - OKTOBER
Publisher : PT. Gudang Pustaka Cendekia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59435/gjmi.v2i10.923

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The research takes an insight look into the complicated representation of love, using the short story of The Dumb Man by Sherwood Anderson within the existentialism framework. The deaf and mute protagonist becomes a metaphor for the universal human condition in his search for love and communication amidst a society that cares less. In his tacit quest for love, Anderson exemplifies an existentialist perspective: Love is not a desire—one feels—but a highly conscious effort to assert one's existence in reality, both freely chosen and constrained by society. This analysis is conducted through qualitative method and explorative approach in unpacking meaning from the narrative, with the contention that hopes for love functions as a central vehicle for self-transformation. It is in this quest for love that this story wrestles through the tension of aloneness with man's need to connect, representative of the complex, intertwined relationship between individual independence and the world outside. Ultimately, through this story, how it unfolds existentialism culminates into the relentless, sometimes painful pursuit of love—thereby bringing out the core role of existentialism in the journey towards self-actualization and insight into the human condition.
The Intricateness of Adaptation of Literature to Film in Today’s Crisscrossed World Pasopati, Rommel Utungga; Suyaji, Fransisca Irnidianis Magdalena; Kirana, Kheista Sasi; Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Wijaya, Kusuma
Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 4 (2024): May
Publisher : CV. Tripe Konsultan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/jcell.v3i4.282

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This paper investigates the realities of literature adaptation to film in today’s world of literary criticism. People enjoy motion pictures and compare them with its original textual Literature. By focusing on literary criticism theories, this article explains modern to postmodern aesthetic points, especially in the era of definitions in romanticism, reflectionism and its auto, empiricism until pragmatism, and the age of language beyond communication. Through those former points, the adaptation of Literature to film brings in a wider point: the world itself. The adaptation is shown to broaden concepts and interpretations among writers, directors, and also audiences. Every aspect is so active to interpret in today's crisscrossed world that meanings vary from critical and evaluation perspectives. The adaptation is not about merely fixed definitions or even market orientations but open meanings on dialogues among realities. Any measurement from Literature or film is never enough to compare adaptation to its original form since it is located between individualities and societies. In conclusion, the adaptation of Literature should indicate that dominations must be minimized by maximizing hospitality of differences.
POSEY’S VOLUNTARY AND INTENTIONAL BEHAVIORS IN MITCH ALBOM’S FOR ONE MORE DAY Ramadhani, Riska Dewi; Kirana, Kheista Sasi; Nurdin, Dewi Syifanaya Firdausy; Wijayanto, Bagus Pratama; Pasopati, Rommel Utungga
ELite Journal : International Journal of Education, Language and Literature Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): ELite Journal (Volume 5 Number 4, October 2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/elitejournal.v5n4.p48-59

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This study explores the altruistic qualities of Posey, the main character in Mitch Albom’s novel For One More Day, focusing on her voluntary and intentional behaviors as expressions of altruism. Altruism is defined as selfless concern for the welfare of others, often manifested without expectation of reward. Using qualitative methods and character analysis, this study examines Posey’s acts of sacrifice, emotional support, and moral guidance, specifically in her relationship with her son, Charley Benetto. Her behaviors—from defending her son against unfair judgment to creating lasting emotional bonds—are voluntary and intentional, reflecting a deep commitment to the welfare of others. In conclusion, this study confirms that altruism in the literature can be explained by consistent and intentional actions that prioritize the needs of others over personal gain.