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Cultural Identity in Contemporary Children’s Literature: A Jungian Archetypal Analysis of A Lucky Chinese New Year Sharenlie, Grania; Chang, Gabrielle Angela; Djohan, Febrina Stevani; Surya, Michaella Isabel; Maradona, Amadea Krista; Widjaya, Yemima Candice
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 2 No 1 (2024): BOANERGES
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Gereja Masehi Advent Hari Ketujuh Makarios

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This research investigates how archetypes within children's literature not only reinforce cultural traditions and values in collective unconsciousness of individuals, but also emphasize the role of family unity and generational continuity in maintaining cultural heritage in a modern, globalized context in the preservation of cultural identity within the children's book "A Lucky Chinese New Year." By analyzing the Hero, Child, and Caregiver archetypes as embodied by the characters, the primary Jungian theory used in the analysis is Carl Jung's Archetypal Theory (1959), particularly focusing on the collective unconscious and universal archetypes. Meanwhile, Confucianism theory by Tu Weiming (1985) was used as the secondary theory to discuss cultural context. The study reveals how these archetypes support the themes of cultural preservation, renewal, and family unity. As the results: 1) Lily's actions embody the Hero's journey, demonstrating how even small actions by young individuals can significantly contribute to maintaining cultural traditions; This reinforces the idea that cultural preservation is a collective effort that transcends age. 2) The Child archetype in Lily symbolizes new beginnings and the continuity of cultural practices across generations, emphasizing the role of the younger generation in sustaining and revitalizing traditions and reflecting a cyclical pattern of cultural renewal. 3) The Caregiver archetype, embodied by Lily's family, highlights the importance of family support in upholding and transmitting cultural heritage. Together, these archetypes illustrate the interconnectedness of individual and collective efforts in creating narratives with similar themes to ensure the cultural traditions are preserved and passed down to future generations; this demonstrates the powerful role of children's literature in cultural preservation.
Reimagining Feminism in Beauty and the Beast: A Critical Analysis of Gender Roles and Power Dynamics Sharenlie, Grania; Cai, Pei Yi; Djohan, Febrina Stevani; Chang, Gabrielle Angela; Surya, Michaella Isabel
Jurnal Pendidikan Makarios Vol 2 No 2 (2025): BOANERGES
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This research examines Vera Southgate “Beauty and The Beast” through the lenses of Feminist literary criticism. Focusing on how the story adresses traditional gender roles and transformation. Using Simone de Beauvoir to explore the role of women in society. As a result: 1) The narrative suppresses conventional evaluations by shifting focus from physical appearance to inner virtue and emotional transformation. Beast’s appearance does not fit societal expectations. It makes society, Beauty, does not accept the Beast by his physical appearance. 2) Traditional gender roles are actively imposed, marginalizing female agency and reinforcing patriarchal norms. The traditional gender roles between women and men in society are shown in this literature, where men are more dominant and providers while women are caretakers and submissive. 3) The interrelationship of power between characters illustrates a dialectical relationship in which dependence and autonomy are continuously renegotiated. True love is not based on physical appearance, but it is from the kindness from the heart. It can make a big transformation when someone finds their true love. This analysis is significant for its contribution to feminist literary criticism, as it illustrates the dual capacity of literature to both reinforce and challenge societal structures. It is expected that these insights will stimulate further research into the transformative potential of narrative in reshaping gender identities and power relations.