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Analysis ofChristoper Vogler’s Heroe’s Journey in The Creator (2023) Film Elan Adi Sutrisno; Putri Ayienda Dinanti
Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): February : Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/semantik.v4i1.2597

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This study examines the construction of heroism in the character of Joshua Taylor in The Creator (2023) using Christopher Vogler’s Hero’s Journey framework. In modern cinema, heroism is no longer limited to physical strength or traditional bravery but is often defined through moral struggle, emotional conflict, and ethical decisions in complex situations. Joshua represents a modern hero whose journey unfolds amid a global conflict between humans and artificial intelligence (AI). This research applies a qualitative descriptive method with a structural mapping technique to analyze Joshua’s narrative progression across the stages of Vogler’s Hero’s Journey. The findings show that Joshua’s heroism is constructed through moral transformation, sacrifice, and his shift from a disillusioned soldier to a protector figure who prioritizes life and empathy over ideology. His journey highlights that modern heroism is rooted in ethical awareness and personal redemption rather than dominance or power, it reflects cinematic developments in depicting heroism that are more relevant to today's social and technological context.
The Posthuman Perspectives on Futuristic Technology in Mickey 17 (2025) Andreas; Putri Ayienda Dinanti
Calakan : Jurnal Sastra, Bahasa, dan Budaya Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Maret
Publisher : PT. Alahyan Publisher Sukabumi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61492/calakan.v4i1.432

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This research examines how futuristic technology influences human identity and ethics in the movie Mickey 17 (2025) through Robert Pepperell’s posthumanism theory. The story follows Mickey Barnes, an “Expendable,” a cloned human whose body is continuously reprinted and whose memories are digitally stored. This condition raises fundamental questions about individuality, humanity, and the value of life. The study aims to identify the futuristic technologies shown in the movie and analyze their impacts on human existence. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis focuses on key scenes and dialogues, supported by books, journals, and previous research on posthumanism and science fiction. The findings reveal that technologies such as the reprinting machine, memory hard drive, bioreactor, cell bioreactor, space suit, spaceship, and translator device function as tools for human survival but also blur the line between humans and machines. These technologies generate new ethical issues, particularly for cloned characters like Mickey, who face identity loss, dehumanization, and commodification. The study concludes that Mickey 17 portrays a posthuman future in which technology strengthens human abilities but simultaneously threatens human dignity. The movie invites viewers to rethink life, individuality, and moral responsibility in a world shaped by powerful technological advancements.