<![CDATA[The article discusses the analysis of the symbol of the sun in two different literary works, namely the song “Gala Bunga Matahari” by Sal Priadi and the short story “Matahari Tak Terbit Lagi” by Fakhrunnas, through an intertextual approach. This study aims to understand the meaning of the sun symbol as a representation of loss and its transformation from symbolic, structural, and socio-cultural contexts. Using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis, this study identifies how the symbols of the sun and sunflower are used to convey universal themes of longing, hope, and despair. The results of the study show that the symbol of the sun has undergone a shift in meaning from a source of life and hope to an indicator of emptiness and existential experience, depending on the medium and context of the era. These findings enrich our understanding of symbolism in cross-genre literature and demonstrate the adaptation of emotional expression to the experience of loss in different social and cultural contexts.]]>
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