Fivy A. Andries
Manado State University

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Beneath the Bell Jar: Exploring Esther Greenwood s Mental Health Journey in Sylvia Plath s Seminal Novel Jennie Posumah; Muhammad Ilham Ali; Fivy A. Andries
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v12i1.10091

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This study delves into Sylvia Plath s The Bell Jar focusing on the protagonist Esther Greenwood s nuanced portrayal of mental illness Through a qualitative approach the research explores Esther s psychological journey examining her struggles and resilience in the face of mental health challenges The study employs various literary analysis techniques to dissect and interpret the novel s content with the primary data source being Plath s prose itself This approach provides a broader context and theoretical framework for understanding the novel s themes blending literary analysis with psychological and sociological perspectives The study pays particular attention to the depiction of 1950s psychiatric treatments critically examining their inadequacies and limitations Special focus is given to the portrayal of electroconvulsive therapy a controversial treatment that plays a significant role in Esther s experiences Findings underscore the critical importance of empathetic care and robust societal support in addressing mental health challenges By delving into Esther s experiences the research illuminates the profound impact of understanding compassion and appropriate treatment on individuals struggling with mental illness Furthermore this analysis reveals how Plath s work continues to resonate with contemporary readers touching on timeless themes of identity societal expectations and the human psyche The study argues that The Bell Jar serves as a poignant exploration of mental illness and a critique of societal norms and mental health treatment in mid 20th century America This interdisciplinary approach appeals to a broad scholarly audience interested in literature mental health and social history offering insights that bridge multiple fields of study < p>
Self Sacrifice As Seen in Harry Potter and The Philosopher s Stone Movie Fivy A. Andries; Gisella L. G. Warouw; Merlin M. Maukar; Arie Tulus
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v12i2.11051

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The purpose of this study is to reveal Self Sacrifice as Seen in Kloves s Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone In conducting the study the writer delimited this study only in revealing self sacrifice using descriptive qualitative method In analyzing the data the writer used psychological approach based on the theory of Carl Jung Jung said that we must deal with three powerful archetypes that compose the self there are the Shadow the Anima and the Persona The data taken from the Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone movie script by Steve Kloves based on the novel by J K Rowling After analyze the movie script the writer may concluded that the characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone indeed their self sacrifice through their Sincerity of Love which is anima; Willingness to make Commitment and Willingness to tell Lies which are shadow; and Willingness to take a Risk which is persona as the components of self sacrifice These four types of self sacrifice clearly describe in the movie Through these findings how sincere and valuable are self sacrifice that felt by the main character Harry Potter and experienced by his family and friends seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone Movie < p> < p>