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JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE
Published by Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara
ISSN : 26559080     EISSN : 26858878     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30743/
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
Journal of Language (JoL) is an open access and a peer reviewed scientific journal covering research reports in linguistics, literature or language teaching, and critical evaluations of books on the related areas published by Faculty of Literature, Islamic University of North Sumatra (UISU), Medan, Indonesia. The main objective of JoL is to provide a platform for scholars, academicians and researchers to share the contemporary thoughts mainly in the fields of language, literature, and language teaching. This journal is published twice a year in May and November.
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Exploring Psychopathic Traits in David Leslie Johnson’s Film Orphan Pardi, Pardi; Muthia, Nadhira
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13251

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This study examines psychopathic traits through the behavior of the protagonist, Esther, in David Leslie Johnson's movie Orphan (2009), using Hare's (1999) psychopathy framework. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through detailed observation of Esther's actions and interactions in the film. The findings indicate that Esther exhibits core psychopathic traits, including a lack of empathy, poor behavioral control, and manipulativeness. She demonstrates emotional detachment and indifference to the suffering of others, responds impulsively to provocation, and deceives those around her to gain trust and influence. These behaviors reveal a profound disregard for moral and social norms, highlighting that psychopathy can be hidden behind an outwardly innocent appearance. This study contributes to the growing intersection between literary criticism, film studies, and psychological analysis by demonstrating how cinematic narratives can reflect clinically recognized personality disorders. The study underscores the importance of critical evaluation and vigilance in assessing individuals, as external appearances may not reflect underlying psychological dispositions.
Form of Intimidation and Female Resistance in Eka Kurniawan’s Beauty is a Wound Pangestu, Jurdi Yuda; Pawiro, Muhammad Ali
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13212

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This study examines the theme of intimidation and female resistance in the novel Beauty Is a Wound by Eka Kurniawan. It aims to identify the types of intimidation depicted in the novel and to analyze how the characters resist such intimidation. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data source is the novel, published by Text Publishing Company in Melbourne in 2002, while data collection is conducted through note-taking techniques. The analysis is based on the classification of intimidation proposed by Coloroso and the theory of resistance by James C. Scott, supported by feminist theory as the main analytical framework. The findings reveal that the novel portrays several forms of intimidation, particularly verbal and physical intimidation. In response, the characters demonstrate open resistance, in which victims directly oppose discriminatory and oppressive treatment. The study shows that women are often portrayed as more vulnerable to intimidation due to persistent stereotypes of weakness. However, the novel also challenges this assumption by illustrating that women are capable of resisting intimidation and confronting injustice.
Code Mixing on Beby Tsabina TV: A Sociolinguistics Study of YouTube Content Nurhaliza, Enny; Manugeren, M.
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13287

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This study analyses code-mixing in the YouTube content of Beby Tsabina, an Indonesian actress and content creator on her channel Beby Tsabina TV. Beby frequently mixes English and Indonesian in her videos, presenting a rich case of bilingual language use. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this research identifies types of code-mixing based on Marzona's (2000) theory and describes their functions based on Marzona's (2005) framework across three selected videos. The analysis reveals 14 instances of congruent lexicalization, 45 instances of insertion, and 47 instances of alternation. Functionally, the data show 4 instances of greetings, 31 of storytelling, 11 of expressing opinions, 26 of giving instructions, and 34 of conveying emotions. The findings indicate that alternation is the dominant type of code-mixing, while conveying emotions is the most frequent function. This study contributes to sociolinguistics and digital discourse research by providing empirical evidence of how Indonesian YouTubers strategically employ code-mixing to enhance engagement, express identity, and navigate bilingual communication in online media.
Arendtian Rightlessness and Palestinian Exile in Mourid Barghouti’s I Saw Ramallah Rusdi, Mohammad Ilham Fahmi; Halimi, Halimi; Basid, Abdul
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13469

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This study examines the representation of exile and the loss of “the right to have rights” in Mourid Barghouti’s I Saw Ramallah through Hannah Arendt’s political thought. It argues that exile in the memoir is not merely a condition of geographical displacement but a structural form of political exclusion that deprives Palestinian subjects of homeland, legal recognition, mobility, sovereignty, and social belonging. Using a qualitative method with an interpretive-critical approach, this study analyzes selected narrative fragments, spatial symbols, and textual descriptions related to displacement, statelessness, alienation, restricted movement, and collective trauma. The findings show that Barghouti represents exile as a multidimensional violation of human rights. The Palestinian subject is not only alienated from territory but also separated from the political community that should guarantee fundamental rights. The transformation of homeland into occupied space, the ambiguity of citizenship, the status of the “outcast,” and the denial of return reveal a condition of rightlessness. Through Arendt’s framework, the memoir demonstrates that human rights cannot function effectively without political membership and legal recognition. This study concludes that I Saw Ramallah offers a literary critique of political structures that deny Palestinians the fundamental conditions for possessing and claiming rights.
A Sociological Analysis of Child Abuse and Psychological Trauma in Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless Ramadani, Nadya; Purwarno, Purwarno
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13211

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This study examines the representation of child abuse in Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, focusing on the experiences of the protagonist, Sky Davis, also known as Hope. It aims to identify the forms of child abuse depicted in the novel and to analyze their psychological effects on the main character. In this research, child abuse is defined as any form of maltreatment inflicted upon a child, including physical and emotional abuse, educational and medical neglect, and sexual violence. Using a qualitative research design, the data were collected from relevant quotations and significant narrative events in the novel. The analysis is based on the theoretical frameworks of child abuse proposed by Siswanto (2007) and Shackelford (2021). The findings reveal that Sky is a victim of sexual abuse committed by her biological father during her childhood. This traumatic experience leaves profound and lasting psychological scars, significantly influencing her emotional and behavioral development. As a result, Sky exhibits symptoms of phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and aggressive behavioral tendencies. Ultimately, the novel vividly portrays the devastating long-term impact of child abuse on an individual's mental health, personal identity, and capacity to form healthy interpersonal relationships.
Repentance in Nicholas Sparks’ Novel The Last Song: A Literary Psychological Analysis Pardi, Pardi; Arun, Lavia Amalia
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13250

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This study examines the processes of repentance in Nicholas Sparks' The Last Song, focusing on the protagonist's experiences of resentment and reconciliation. The protagonist's emotional estrangement stems from misunderstandings toward his father and friend, as well as a lack of honesty and effective communication. The objective of this research is to identify and analyze the specific forms and sequential stages of repentance exhibited by the protagonist as a response to these relational conflicts. To achieve this, the study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, following the framework proposed by Creswell (2013), allowing the analysis and results to be presented in a detailed and interpretive manner. The findings reveal two primary forms of repentance: repentance toward his father and repentance toward his friend, each comprising stages of acknowledgment of wrongdoing, emotional reflection, and efforts to restore trust and relationships. The study underscores the broader significance of repentance, demonstrating how it functions as a mechanism for personal moral development and the repair of interpersonal bonds, highlighting its transformative impact on both the protagonist and the relationships he seeks to mend.
A Psychological Analysis of Paranoid Personality Disorder in William Shakespeare’s Drama The Winter’s Tale Mahid, Perveen Sonia; Manugeren, M; Hidayati, Hidayati
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13294

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This research analyses Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) symptoms in King Leontes, the central character of William Shakespeare's drama The Winter's Tale. While previous studies have examined Shakespearean jealousy from literary perspectives, limited attention has been paid to clinical psychological analysis using established diagnostic frameworks. This study addresses that gap. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this research identifies four PPD symptoms in Leontes' behaviour: jealousy, grudge, doubting the loyalty of others, and sensitivity to criticism. The theoretical framework combines Emil Kraepelin's classification of paranoia, Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of projection, and Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious. The findings demonstrate that Leontes exhibits all four symptoms. His excessive jealousy toward Queen Hermione, explosive anger, loss of trust in his closest advisors, and extreme sensitivity to criticism drive him to order Hermione's imprisonment, banish his newborn daughter Perdita, and attempt to poison his best friend Polixenes. This research contributes to both literary studies and clinical psychology by demonstrating that Shakespeare's characterization of Leontes is a realistic depiction of a personality disorder, not merely a plot device. By applying Kraepelin's, Freud's, and Jung's theories to a classical literary character, this study bridges the gap between clinical psychology and literary analysis, offering a fresh perspective on The Winter's Tale that moves from literary themes of "jealousy" to a clinical understanding of "psychological breakdown."
The Caste System in Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Novel Bumi Manusia Hayati, Zukhaira; Suhadi, Muhammad Fatih
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13416

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This study examines the portrayal and implications of the caste system in Bumi Manusia by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Set during Dutch colonial rule in nineteenth-century Indonesia, the novel presents a nuanced depiction of how hierarchical social structures shape individual identities, relationships, and broader societal interactions. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, this research focuses on close textual analysis to explore key aspects of the caste system within the narrative. These include its structural elements, the positioning of characters within different social strata, and its role in sustaining inequality and power relations. The findings show that colonial practices imposed rigid hierarchies that dehumanized indigenous people by constructing them as inherently inferior. Such conditions not only reinforced social divisions but also influenced how individuals perceived themselves and others within the colonial order. In response, the colonized developed forms of resistance that extended beyond physical confrontation. They utilized intellectual, moral, and cultural strategies to challenge colonial authority and assert their dignity. In other words, this study demonstrates that the novel not only reflects the socio-cultural realities of colonial Indonesia but also offers a critical perspective on the lasting impact of caste and colonial hierarchies, particularly in shaping resistance, identity, and emerging nationalist consciousness.

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