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The Analysis of Grief in Chukwu’s Till and Braff’s A Good Person: A Comparative Analysis Dewi, Nadia Septian Kumala; Andayani, Ambar
Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): UNCOLLCS: PROCEEDING RESEARCH ON LITERARY, LINGUISTIC, AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30996/uncollcs.v4i1.5970

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This study aims to compare grief in Chinonye Chukwu’s Till and Zach Braff’s A Good Person. This study applies a comparative literary approach supported by psychological theory, specifically William Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning, to examine how grief is experienced, expressed, and resolved by the main characters. This study also uses a descriptive qualitative method. The analysis focuses on the similarities and differences in the cause of grief, tasks of grief, and the impact of grief. Mamie grieves the brutal murder of her son and transforms her sorrow into activism and justice, while Allison struggles with guilt after causing a tragic accident and begins a journey toward personal healing. The findings reveal that both characters experience the tasks of grief: accepting the reality of the loss, processing the pain, adjusting to a new reality, and finding an enduring connection, though in different ways. Although both characters experience similar grief processes, the expression and impact of grief differ significantly. Physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, each character is affected in distinct ways depending on their background and the nature of their loss. Keywords: Comparative Literature, Grief, Task of grief, Impact of grief, Till
Beyond Seduction: Intimate Apparel as a Tool for Identity Construction and Empowerment Among Gen Z Women Ganinda, Sephatama Buana Perkasa; Sembayu, Royke Hadrian Askari; Dewi, Nadia Septian Kumala
Cultural Narratives Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : CV. Era Digital Nusantara

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This study explores the role of intimate apparel in shaping the identity, sexuality, and self-expression of Generation Z women. Additionally, this study investigates how intimate apparel functions as a tool for empowerment, body positivity, and self-care, in contrast to its traditional perception as a symbol of seduction. Using qualitative ethnographic methods, this study draws data from participant responses and media analysis to examine how personal preferences influence self-confidence, self-esteem, and social perceptions. The analysis in this study is specifically grounded in Michel Foucault’s concept of “technologies of the self” as well as the framework by Jantzen, Østergaard, and Vieira (2006), which positions underwear as a practical instrument for women to autonomously control bodily performance and manage their psychological experiences and identities. Findings mapped through the Quadrant Matrix Diagram indicate that the majority of Gen Z women position themselves in the “Empowerment and Self-Affirmation” quadrant. For this majority group, underwear serves as an extension of identity and internal strength that liberates them from the dominance of the male gaze. Nevertheless, the findings also reveal a dual impact. While underwear holds great potential as a medium for resistance and self-actualization, some Gen Z women still face pressures stemming from cultural obligations, anxiety regarding stigma, and oppressive beauty standards resulting from social media idealization. This study emphasizes the transformative nature of underwear as a medium for self-definition and advocates for a continuous shift in cultural narratives to normalize inclusive representation. By challenging stereotypes, underwear can continue to evolve as an expression of individuality, authenticity, and agency.
Co-Authors Ambar Andayani Ganinda, Sephatama Buana Perkasa Sembayu, Royke Hadrian Askari