International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 1 April 2026

Deconstruction of Heroism in the Film Deadpool and Wolverine (2024): Derrida’s Deconstruction Approach

Ahmad Rabani (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Paramita Kusumawardhani (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Fiza Asri Fauziah Habibah (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the deconstruction of heroism in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ (2024) through Jacques Derrida’s theory of deconstruction. Unlike traditional superhero narratives, which emphasize virtue, order, and sacrifice, this film introduces ambiguity, irony, and moral complexity as central to the modern heroic identity. The research applies a qualitative method with a deconstructive discourse analysis approach to uncover how the film dismantles the binary oppositions between hero/antihero, good/evil, morality/amoralism, and order/chaos. The analysis reveals that both Deadpool and Wolverine are constructed as liminal figures, heroes who simultaneously embody and negate the attributes of heroism. The film subverts the myth of moral purity and exposes the fluidity of values in contemporary society. The study concludes that Derrida’s concepts of difference, binary opposition, and logocentrism effectively reveal how ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ destabilizes the notion of fixed identity, redefining heroism as a dynamic negotiation between meaning, irony, and self- awareness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeal

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Aim and Scope International Journal of English and Applied Linguistic (IJEAL) is an International Journal that is published three times a year, namely in April, August, and December. IJEAL publishes manuscripts within the fields of: 1. English Language Teaching and Learning 2. Linguistics and ...