Lililacs Journal : English Literature, Language, and Cultural Studies Journal

On the “mise-en-scène” of Pinoocchio 1940 and 2022 films' versions

Mi Song Cha, Atikah Ruslianti, Dwi Linda Kusuma — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:33:12 +0700

This study examines the film Pinocchio (2022) by Robert Zemeckis in comparison to the 1940 version of old animation on the basis of mise-en-scène. The analysis was done using the descriptive analysis method with the film approach and the films are analyzed on both the narrative and cinematographic aspect. The result showed that two films show a lot of similarities since they were both made on the same story. The analysis of the narrative aspect showed that they have different opening and conclusion in plot, have extra more characters in the new film, as well as show different social setting of the film. The cinematic examination proved that the new film put more details on the props of cuckoo clocks made by Geppetto and the lighting analysis showed that the 1940 version used constant high-key lighting while the new version used both low-key and high-key lighting. The 2022 version also used various camera angles and movements, while the 1940 version used constant standard camera angles throughout the film. The overall analysis showed that while the old version is made simply for young audiences, the new film targets audiences of not only young children, but also young adults.

A formalist analysis in how Lewis Carroll portrays Alice character in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:34:40 +0700

The article presents a formalist analysis of Alice's characterization in the novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" from the point of view of the author of the fictional work Lewis Caroll. This research article explores how Alice's actions, dialogues, and interactions contribute to her characterization, emphasizing the traits of curiosity, open-mindedness, empathy, and assertiveness. It also investigates the role of each episode in shaping Alice's journey and highlights the importance of dreams, growth, and her encounter with the Caterpillar. The article concludes by emphasizing the formalist perspective and references various dissertations, conference proceedings, and books related to the analysis of Alice's character in the novel.

The Lord of the Flies: Deconstructing the ideas of human civility

Raveena Savadi — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:35:31 +0700

‘The Lord of the Flies’ penned by Henry Golding challenges the notions and ideas we as human beings perceive ourselves to be, civilised, good-natured and kind, as compared to who we are in actuality. Golding, inspired by his own experience, crafts this brilliant narrative that wills its viewers to realise the sheer savagery human beings possess behind a veil of civility. It follows the popular narrative of characters having lost their way and finding themselves stranded on a deserted island. However, instead of exciting adventures with promises of mirth and triumph over the brutal forces of nature, Golding unravels his story to reveal the darkness and bloodlust in human nature that instantly begins to project on the loss of social order. He conveys his perceptions of the need for governance over humans because they are inherently violent. This research paper analyses the relationship between the characters to concepts of civility and savagery and explores the story’s subversion of the colonial narrative present in various other novels of the same trope. It also hopes to convey the criticism of the novel and its messaging and explain the significance and timeless nature of the novel that remains relevant to date.

Exploring masculinities in Barbie (2023) directed by Greta Gerwig

Adilla Pramaisela Lubis — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:36:01 +0700

"Barbie" (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig and co-written with Noah Baumbach, offers a satirical exploration of masculinity in the Barbie universe. This research paper employs Raewyn Connell's "Types of Masculinity" framework to analyze the male characters, particularly Ken, and their representation of different forms of masculinity within the fantastical world of Barbieland. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is used to uncover hidden beliefs and social commentary about masculinity expressed through language. The film presents a multifaceted exploration of masculinity, including hegemonic, complicit, subordinate, and marginalized types, challenging and reinforcing conventional gender expectations and contributing to a broader discourse on gender representation in contemporary cinema.

The levels of psyche and the archetype elements of Amy Loughren in The Good Nurse movie

Octavia Sylviana Dewi, Dyah Ambar Wuryandari — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:36:17 +0700

Archetype was an originates concept from psychology by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. The researcher analyzed the levels of the psyche and the archetype elements based on Carl Jung’s theory in Amy Loughren as the main character of The Good Nurse movie. The objective of the research is to find out the levels of the psyche and the Archetype elements that appear in Amy Loughren in The Good Nurse movie based on Carl Gustav Jung’s theory. The researcher used qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected from dialogues in the movie. The researcher found the levels of the psyche are represented in Amy’s character with 3 data of Conscious (Ego). The researcher also found 7 Archetypes Elements that appeared, they were Persona (5 data), Shadow (2 data), Animus (1 datum), Great Mother (4 data), Wise Old Man (2 data), Hero (2 data) and Self (1 datum).