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Litera Kultura
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Litera Kultura : Journal of Literary and Cultural Studies accepts articles within the scope of Literature and Cultural Studies. The journal is published three times in a year: April, August, and December.
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The Depiction of Toxic Masculinity and Its Effects on Children in Hirokazu Koreeda's Monster (2023) Ainiyah, Syakira Nugraheni
LITERA KULTURA : Journal of Literary and Cultural Studies Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): August
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This study aims to analyze how toxic masculinity is depicted and its impact in the film Monster (2023) by Hirokazu Koreeda, using Michael Kimmel’s theory of masculinity (1997). The method used is qualitative descriptive, with data obtained from scenes and dialogues in the movie, as well as sources such as books, journals, and relevant websites. The results of this study show that this movie depicts various forms of toxic masculinity, such as the demand to be a “real man,” the rejection of anything considered feminine, and homophobia. This has an impact on the psychological condition of the characters Minato and Yori, who experience mental pressure, bullying, and even violence. This study shows how toxic masculinity affects social interactions and reinforces rigid gender norms, especially in children. This study is also expected to contribute to the depiction of toxic masculinity in films and serve as a foundation for further research in the field of gender studies.
Labor Exploitation in The Menu (2022) Rahmania, Ellen
LITERA KULTURA : Journal of Literary and Cultural Studies Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): August
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This study examines the depiction of labor exploitation in The Menu (2022) using Marxist theories. By focusing on the relationship between Chef Slowik and his kitchen staff, this study analyzes how exploitative labor conditions can lead to alienation and suicide. Using a qualitative method, the film is thematically analyzed through dialogue, visuals, and character interactions. The study draws on the theories of Karl Marx to explore the themes of surplus value, false consciousness, and different forms of suicide. The menu shows that in extreme capitalism, death is not simply the end of life, but can also be a symbol of critique, rejection, and liberation. using the concept of alienation. These three deaths, although different in form and context, share the understanding that when work, identity, and the value of life are completely taken over by the capitalist system, alienation can push individuals and collectives towards inevitable destruction.The findings reveal how capitalist pressures in a stressful environment can lead to psychological disorders and fatal consequences.
The Development of Bruce Wayne's Duality of Identity in The Dark Knight Trilogy: A Jungian Psychoanalysis Approach: Perkembangan Dualitas Identitas Bruce Wayne dalam The Dark Knight Trilogy: Pendekatan Psikoanalisis Jungian Raditya Nugraha
LITERA KULTURA : Journal of Literary and Cultural Studies Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): August
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This thesis utilized Carl Jung's psychoanalytic theories to examine the psychological intricacy of Bruce Wayne's dual identity as it was portrayed in Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy. It focused on the ideas of Persona, Shadow, and Individuation. The study aims to explore how Bruce Wayne's trauma-driven and justice-seeking transformation into Batman with the guidance of Jungian psychoanalysis and textual analysis of significant scenes and dialogues from the trilogy, the study reveals the psychological growth and symbolic meanings of these characters. The key finding presented in the study's result. Is that, according to Jung's theories of persona, shadow, and individuation, Bruce Wayne's internal struggle between his public persona and his shadow as Batman represents a profound psychological tension.