LILICS
Vol 2 No 2 (2023): Journal of Literature, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies (LILICS)

The Analysis of Social Action in Assassin’s Creed: Renaissance's Main Character

Almahdi, Muhammad Zaidan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 May 2024

Abstract

This research explores the various forms of social action exhibited by the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, in Oliver Bowden's novel Assassin's Creed: Renaissance. Drawing from Max Weber's theory of social action, the research categorizes these actions into four types: instrumental rationality action, value-oriented action, affective action, and traditional action. The data for the study consists of sentences, paragraphs, and dialogues describing Ezio Auditore's social actions in the novel, analyzed using a descriptive method with a sociology of literature approach. The data analysis reveals the frequency of each action type, with affective action being the most prevalent by ten data, followed by value rational action with eight data, rational instrumental action with five data, and traditional action with two data. Additionally, the study identifies four main goals pursued by the character: seeking revenge, uncovering conspiracies, eradicating the Templar order, and protecting Florence. The predominant use of rational instrumental action and the lower occurrence of value rational action in pursuing these goals are highlighted. These findings offer insights into Ezio Auditore's motivations and behaviors, shedding light on the social dynamics depicted in the novel.

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Abbrev

LILICS

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Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The journal covers research or conceptual framework on literature, which includes literary history, literary theory, literary criticism, and many others. It also consists of linguistic issues in myriad branches, such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, ...