IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

The Analysis of the contextual meaning Expression of the word ‘Cry’ from the Children’s book written by Enid Blyton

Paulina Novarita (Unknown)
Wahyu Satya Gumelar (Unknown)
Syifa Sonia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contextual meaning of the word "cry" found in the texts of children's books by Enid Blyton and to explore how this word is translated into Indonesian. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research employs semantic analysis to understand the variations in meaning and emotional nuances contained in the use of the word "cry" across different narrative contexts. The qualitative semantic method allows the researcher to delve into the meanings of words within social and cultural contexts, as well as how these meanings can shift depending on the situation and the emotions of the characters. Data were collected from four purposively selected stories, and analysis was conducted on ten sentences containing the word "cry." The findings reveal that "cry" is a polysemous word that conveys a range of meanings, including expressions of joy, fear, and mockery, all of which are influenced by the narrative context. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding contextual meaning in literary analysis and translation, as well as the challenges faced in preserving emotional nuances when translating polysemous words.

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Journal Info

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ideas

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...