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Fatimah, Citra
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THE PORTRAYAL OF ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR IN THREE SELECTED PICTURE BOOKS Prayuana, Ratu; Egilistiani, Rahmita; Fatimah, Citra
BASIS (Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris) Vol 12 No 1 (2025): JOURNAL BASIS UPB
Publisher : Universitas Putera Batam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33884/basisupb.v12i1.9521

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This study aims to analyze altruistic behavior represented in three selected picture books. All three picture books have a common thread in building children's awareness of helping others and entering into the discussion of altruistic behavior. The objects of this study are three picture books entitled Little Miss Mary and the Big Monster Makeover by G.G. Toropov and Cleone Cassidy (2008), Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern Kousky (2018), and My Brother's Wheelchair by Salil Chaturvedi (2019). The researchers conducted qualitative research by examining the image of pictures and the texts available in the picture books. The data were collected through close reading and content analysis, focusing on both textual and visual narratives. According to Ary et al. (2010), close reading in literature involves examining the formal elements. In doing so, the researchers use the theory of Ricard (2015) as the basis of the results of the analysis, which then finds this altruistic behavior related to the discussion. By observing the plot in the story and exploring the implicit message of the author in fostering social awareness in children as readers, these three picture books instill understanding to help others without asking for reciprocity and are only based on a simple desire oneself to help others selflessly.
The Consequences of Altruistic Behavior in Three Selected Picture Books Egilistiani, Rahmita; Prayuana, Ratu; Fatimah, Citra
Lentera: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 18 No. 2 (2025): Lentera
Publisher : STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52217/c0te8a60

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Altruism is commonly presented in children’s literature as a fundamental moral virtue that encourages kindness, empathy, and prosocial behavior. However, literary representations of altruism often prioritize its positive moral outcomes while overlooking the emotional, psychological, and social consequences experienced by those who perform altruistic acts. This study examines the consequences of altruistic behavior in three selected picture books: Little Miss Mary and the Big Monster Makeover by G. G. Toropov and Cleone Cassidy (2008), Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern Kousky (2018), and My Brother’s Wheeeeelchair by Salil Chaturvedi (2019). Employing a qualitative interpretative research design, this study conducts close textual and visual analysis to explore how altruistic behavior is constructed and how its consequences are represented within narrative and illustrative elements. The findings reveal that altruistic behavior in these picture books generates complex outcomes, including emotional vulnerability, identity negotiation, and sustained social responsibility. While altruistic actions promote empathy, acceptance, and inclusion, they also expose characters to emotional risk, personal sacrifice, and moral obligation. These findings challenge idealized portrayals of altruism as an uncomplicated moral good and highlight the pedagogical potential of picture books to present ethical values in nuanced and emotionally realistic ways. This study contributes to children’s literature scholarship by offering a critical perspective on moral representation and emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the emotional dimensions of altruistic behavior in narratives for young readers.
Co-Authors Egilistiani, Rahmita Prayuana, Ratu