ASMARALOKA : Jurnal Pendidikan, Linguistik dan Sastra Indonesia
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Volume 4 Nomer 1 Februari 2026

METAPHORICAL SPACES IN MARDI LUHUNG’S POETRY: A HERMENEUTIC AND SEMIOTIC APPROACH TO INDONESIAN LITERARY IDENTITY

Wiranegara, Dian Arsitades (Unknown)
Basori, Muchamad Adam (Unknown)
Purbasari, Prima (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Metaphors are essential in shaping meaning in poetry, particularly regarding identity, culture, and philosophy. This study analyzes metaphorical expressions in Mardi Luhung’s poetry through Michael Halley’s metaphorical space theory and semiotic-hermeneutic analysis. It reveals that Luhung employs human, nature-based, and mythological metaphors, each with distinct functions: human metaphors reflect identity struggles, natural metaphors highlight environmental consciousness, and mythological metaphors offer insights into cultural heritage. The research underscores the integration of ethos, logos, and pathos in his work and contributes to understanding contemporary Indonesian poetry's socio-political and philosophical dimensions, suggesting future cross-cultural comparisons in Southeast Asian poetry.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

asmaraloka

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

Asmaraloka: Jurnal Bidang Pendidikan, Linguistik, dan Sastra Indonesia is a peer-reviewed professional journal with the editorial board of scholars mainly in applied linguistics, literature, and Indonesian language teaching. It is published by the UNZAH Genggong, Program of Indonesian Language ...