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Literary Criticism Psychological Approach: Nora Seed's Character in Matt Haig’s Novel The Midnight Library Sema, Evania; Junianto, Muhammad Iqbal Fadlilah; Agus, Cecep
Lexeme : Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): JANUARY 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/ljlal.v7i1.46963

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This research aims to analyze the main character of the novel, Nora, by examining how she describes and reacts to her problems, which are influenced by her mental health, regret, and sadness. The study employs a qualitative descriptive analysis using Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory as a psychological approach to explore the development of the character's psychological state. The data for this research were collected from The Midnight Library by Matt Haig through careful and repeated reading, followed by note-taking of relevant passages. The primary data source consists of quotations from the novel, while secondary sources include theoretical references related to psychology and literature. The researcher analyzes the selected quotations in relation to Freud's theory of literary psychology. The findings reveal three defense mechanisms that significantly affect the protagonist’s personality: displacement, repression, and projection. Additionally, the study identifies three levels of consciousness—id, ego, and superego—experienced by Nora throughout the narrative. Therefore, the research highlights that practicing self-acceptance and confronting personal issues can have a profound impact on one’s life, influencing how individuals respond to challenges, go through daily life, and embrace personal growth. This can ultimately lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling future.
An Analysis of Deixis in Selected Songs by Taylor Swift: A Descriptive Qualitative Study Janah, Gita Amanda Nur; Sema, Evania; Agus, Cecep
Lexeme : Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): JULY 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/ljlal.v6i2.41693

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This research focuses on analyzing deixis in Taylor swift songs, including these three songs: “I Can Do It With Broken Heart,” ‘All Too Well,’ and ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’. It has a background of deixis preventions in lyrics and conveys meaning and emotion. The main purpose is to analyze and classify the types of deixis in the lyrics and explore the meaning of the pragmatic context. The research method used focuses on descriptive qualitative on personal, special, temporal, social, and discourse deixis. This research is subjected to the content of Taylor Swift's song lyrics that have been mentioned. Data collection includes searching for Taylor Swift's song, collecting song lyrics then analyzing each deixis that appears and categorizing each deixis into the five types. Finally, interpreting the meaning of the song in its contextual form. This research shows the dominance of personal deixis with 106 first-person pronouns, 69 second-person pronouns, and 27 third-person pronouns. Furthermore, social deixis appears 38 times, spatial deixis appears 14 times, temporal deixis 9 times, and discourse deixis 3 times. This research found Taylor Swift's song tendency to use personal pronouns to express emotions in her song lyrics. The results of this study have implications for understanding the linguistic strategies used in popular songs to capture listeners' attention and convey complex emotional narratives. This research also contributes to the broader field of pragmatics by demonstrating the applicability of deixis analysis in song lyrics, potentially informing future research in linguistic analysis of song lyrics and discourse.
Co-Authors Cecep Agus Janah, Gita Amanda Nur Junianto, Muhammad Iqbal Fadlilah