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Deconstructing Power Relation in An Illustrated Children’s Storybook How Turtle Got His Shell, Why Tiger Can’t Climb Trees Putra, Jonathan Syah; Nathanael, Jeshua; Paat, Cinzia Pingkan Abigail; Riven, Abednego Rick; Rustandar, Evan Denzel; Wijaya, Josh Fitzkioshi
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 2 No 1 (2024): BOANERGES
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This paper investigates the power relations present in the children's narrative "How Turtle Got His Shell, Why Tigers Can't Climb Trees" through the framework of Michel Foucault's concepts regarding power, discipline, and resistance. The research utilized a qualitative approach, encompassing meticulous textual analysis and content examination, to discern and evaluate occurrences of power-related issues portrayed within the tale. Additionally, the illustrative components pertinent to these critical themes were subjected to scrutiny. By categorizing elements of power and resistance in a binary framework, the study affords a nuanced comprehension of the interplay between these factors within the narrative. The findings reveal: 1) Both narratives exemplify the manner in which power is manifested through hierarchical systems and regulatory practices, while simultaneously highlighting the intrinsic resistance that emerges within these power structures. 2) The selective distribution of knowledge in "How Turtle Got His Shell, Why Tiger Can’t Climb Trees" exemplifies Foucault's assertion that knowledge is intertwined with power, whereby those in positions of authority utilize it to uphold control alongside resistance. 3) The narratives reflect the dynamics of power relations in multicultural contexts, where dominant and subordinate groups interact, often leading to both subtle and overt forms of resistance. The findings emphasize the importance of critical engagement with children's stories to understand power dynamics and their impact on young readers. This illustrated children’s storybook serves as a poignant example of how children's literature can reflect real-life power struggles and societal issues. This research highlights the need for literature that nurtures a child's development and fosters a healthy sense of responsibility and respect within their communities.
An Exploration of Dual Identity in Gene Luen Yang's 'American Born Chinese’ Putra, Jonathan Syah; Sharenlie, Grania; Djohan, Febrina Stevani; Surya, Michaella Isabel; Supriadi, Ben Othniel; Wijaya, Josh Fitzkioshi; Nathanael, Jeshua
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 1 No 2 (2024): BOANERGES
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This study aims at investigating the challenges of being a double minority and the impact of societal expectations on their sense of self in Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel, "American Born Chinese," exploring the themes of identity, racism, and discrimination prevalent within the narrative. Distinguishing novels from graphic novels, the study emphasizes the unique storytelling method of graphic novels, utilizing pictures with dialogue bubbles to convey complex and specific stories. The discussion centers on the novel's three interconnected stories featuring a monkey deity, Jin Wang, a Chinese boy facing bullying, and an American authentically Chinese individual named Jin Wang, addresses the issue of racism, particularly focusing on the superiority of white society and the stereotypes associated with the Chinese in American society, the Post-colonialism theory by Robert J. C. Young (2001) was used in the analysis. As a result: 1) Racism as the Central Theme: The racism is the central and overarching theme of the graphic novel. It explores how the narrative effectively portrays instances of racial discrimination and stereotypes, particularly focusing on the superiority of white supremacy and the negative perceptions associated with the Chinese in American society. 2) Impact on Identity: it shows the profound impact of racism on identity, emphasizing the challenges faced by the characters, especially Jin Wang, as a double minority; the struggles of being an American-born Chinese with a different belief system (Confucianism) and 3) It eventually shows the character’s identity reconstruction rather than a manifestation of identity crisis. The narrative encourages readers to reflect on the negative impact of racism, discrimination, and the importance of embracing one's true identity. Ultimately, the analysis serves as both an educational tool and a critique of societal issues, promoting empathy and understanding in the face of adversity.
Between Immortal and Man: A Colonialism and Post-Colonialism Analysis in Superman (2025) Movie Putra, Jonathan Syah; Nathanael, Jeshua; Wijaya, Josh Fitzkioshi; Rustandar, Evan Denzel; Ang, Michelle Whitney; Runtuwen, Zefanya Christania Evangelina
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 3 No 2 (2026): BOANERGES
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The purpose of the work was to investigate the Superman (2025) movie, by employing a postcolonial approach to show how the movie creates the concepts of identity, the rules of power, and cultural identity in modern society. Within a qualitative approach, the study used scene based textual analysis, narrative sequence close reading, and visual analysis of cinematography as the main methods of data collection. This methodology involved the interpretive analysis of dialogue, interaction of characters, political symbolism and media representations in order to discover how the postcolonial tensions, instilled in the movie. Based on a theoretical framework formulated by Homi K. Bhabha (1994/2004), the concept of hybridity, mimicry, ambivalence, and the Third Space, the paper studied Superman as a hybrid character who struggles with opposing identities between his kryptonian heritage and human origins. The findings: 1) Superman is not depicted as a unified national hero but as a form of ambivalent subject, shaped by the plays of hybridity; 2) Lex Luthor thus represents Bhabha, the mimicry, as it employed imitation, technological reproduction and performance to challenge a superior Other; and 3) the film demonstrates heroism as a moral cultural struggle not a physical one, subversing the discourse of traditional hegemonies. The paper concludes that the Superman (2025) movie introduces the superhero as a colonizer and colonized, exposing interstrata tension of belonging, power, and resistance in the world of the film. The study contributes to the modern postcolonial discussion in popular cinematography and that the future research may conduct the comparative analysis of other texts of superheroes, how the audience receives postcolonial images, or how the theme of hybrid identity becomes reflected in the world media.
Rewriting the Damsel’s Fate: A Deconstructive Feminist Analysis of Damsel (2024) Movie and the Subversion of Fairy Tale Narratives Djohan, Febrina Stevani; Surya, Michaella Isabel; Nathanael, Jeshua; Sihombing, Cleary Arnold; Kawulusan, King David Lie
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 3 No 2 (2026): BOANERGES
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This research examines the movie Damsel (2024) through the lens of Jacques Derrida’s narrative deconstruction (2016). The issue shown in the movie is patriarchal expectations that portray women as a passive figure and as a sacrificial. The purpose of this study is to examine how Damsel challenges the traditional fairy tale trope by showing a female protagonist who reclaims her agency through survival and resistance. This study used a qualitative method while examining scenes and narratives. The result shows that: 1) Damsel deconstructs traditional fairy tale narratives by positioning the princess as her own savior; 2) The movie subverts patriarchal expectations by resisting the rigid tradition of female sacrifice; and 3) Elodie’s survival is portrayed as an act of resistance against societal control. The conclusion of the study highlights that Damsel offers a feminist reinterpretation of the traditional fairy tale trope. The significance of this research is the contribution to feminist movies, demonstrating how modern literature or movies can redefine women’s role in narratives. It is hoped that future researchers will further explore other fairy tales that challenge traditional gender roles similar to Damsel (2024).
Co-Authors Ang, Michelle Whitney Djohan, Febrina Stevani Kawulusan, King David Lie Paat, Cinzia Pingkan Abigail Putra, Jonathan Syah Riven, Abednego Rick Runtuwen, Zefanya Christania Evangelina Rustandar, Evan Denzel Sharenlie, Grania Sihombing, Cleary Arnold Supriadi, Ben Othniel Surya, Michaella Isabel Wijaya, Josh Fitzkioshi