Journal Albion : Journal of English Literature, Language, and Culture

How cultural strategic management supports the sustainability of Selasar Sunaryo Art Space in the Indonesian artistic field

2025-08-27T04:51:36+00:00

This research explores the role of long-term strategic management planning in sustaining the Selasar Sunaryo Art Space in the Indonesian artistic field. It looks at how an arts institution stays afloat for 25+ years despite ongoing funding struggles. Using the approach of qualitative research, the study relies on deep interviews with several key actors, participatory observation, and a literature study. It is based on Henry Mintzberg’s concepts of emergent and deliberate strategies concerning planned action and adaptability to change. It also involves Pierre Bourdieu’s artistic field theory, understood through the lenses of Michael Grenfell and Hans van Maneen, examining the conflict between autonomous and heteronomous forces of the artistic world. The report’s most notable conclusion is the need to create institutional structures with flexibility and resilience. The study concludes that long-term sustainability in the artistic field depends on a strategy that is both structured and flexible, balancing artistic ideals with real-world challenges.

Racism and classism in the film Emancipation (2022): A socio-political analysis

2025-09-04T07:26:10+00:00

Slavery was an integral part of the history of the founding of the United States. This phenomenon gave rise to views of racism and classism that disregarded the essence and dignity of human beings who were not considered human. This study aims to uncover the practices of racism and classism depicted in the film Emancipation (2022). This article employs a descriptive qualitative method with a behavioral approach within a socio-political framework. Data collection techniques were conducted by watching and analyzing the film Emancipation (2022). The data obtained consisted of facts, descriptions, and information about the issues depicted in the film Emancipation (2022). The results of this study indicate that racism and classism during the era of slavery were complex phenomena that were interrelated. The physical violence and dehumanization depicted in the film align with the definition of slavery, which emphasizes the use of power and violence to maintain control and exploitation.

The depiction of Norse gods archetypes in Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology

2025-09-01T04:41:35+00:00

This research examines the depiction of key archetypal figures from Norse mythology in Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology, utilizing Carl Gustav Jung’s analytical psychology as the theoretical framework. The analysis focuses on three central characters: Odin, Thor, and Loki, interpreted as representations of the archetypes: The Wise Old Man, The Hero, and The Trickster. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method and interpretative content analysis. The findings indicate that the novel reconfigures their symbolic meanings within a narrative structure that reflects the psychological dynamics of contemporary individuals. Odin is presented as a contemplative spiritual leader, Thor as a hero who transforms failure through introspection, and Loki as the embodiment of creative chaos. Through this archetypal lens, the novel effectively conveys the structure of the human unconscious collective. This research concludes that Norse mythology serves as a bridge, linking the symbolic legacy of the past with modern narratives and contemporary existential exploration.

Jargons and the formation of gamer’s identity in VALORANT Champions Tour 2021

2025-09-01T05:17:26+00:00

This study investigates the forms and meanings of jargons used by casters during the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2021 Korea Grand Finals, focusing on how these specialized terms function within the esports speech community. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research analyzed three YouTube videos of the final match to identify and classify 39 jargon terms based on Yule’s (2020) theory of word formation. The findings revealed that the most dominant word formation process was compounding, accounting for 15 of the 39 terms, followed by borrowing, etymological adaptation, clipping, coinage, acronyms, and conversion. The meanings of these jargons were interpreted through semantic analysis and were supported by contextual usage and, where relevant, specialized gaming sources. The results demonstrate that jargon in the esports domain not only facilitates efficient communication among players, casters, and fans but also reinforces group identity and shared knowledge. This research highlights how language evolves in digital and competitive environments, emphasizing the creative and social functions of jargon in online gaming culture.

Magical realism in The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: An analysis based on Wendy B. Faris’s framework

2025-09-01T04:33:25+00:00

This study analyses the elements of magical realism in The Midnight Library by Matt Haig using Wendy B. Faris’s five key characteristics of magical realism: the irreducible element, the phenomenal world, unsettling doubts, merging realms, and disruptions of time, space, and identity. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method to examine how magical experiences are portrayed through the protagonist Nora Seed as she navigates an in-between space between life and death. The findings show that Faris’s framework is applicable to this contemporary Western novel, expanding the use of magical realism theory beyond its Latin American roots. Moreover, the narrative technique of stream of consciousness is also identified as a key device that enhances the internalization of magical experiences. This research contributes to the broader discourse on magical realism in global literature and its relevance to psychological and existential themes.

A semiotic analysis of colors as the symbol of music genre in the movie Trolls World Tour

2025-09-01T03:54:45+00:00

This research discusses the semiotics of color as a symbol of genre music on the characters of the film Trolls World Tour. This research has two objectives. (1) To find the colors of the six characters. (2) To analyze the semiotics of colors on the characters connected to the music genre in the film Trolls World Tour. This research looks for Denotative, Connotative, and Mythical meanings. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. This is related to the description of data in the form of character images from pieces of movie scenes. The analysis in this study uses semiotic analysis from Roland Barthes. Using Karen Haller's color psychology theory and based on research entitled Associating Colors with Musical Genres and Color, Music, and Emotion: Bach to the Blues. The results of this study found 6 Denotative meanings, 6 Conotative meanings, and 2 Myth meanings. The research findings show that 3 out of 6 characters have colors that are connected to music genre.

The impact of cohabitation on the character Todd Gilbert in A.S.A Harrison’s The Silent Wife

2025-08-27T06:13:55+00:00

The practice of living together without marriage is common in some communities. Marriage serves to legalize the relationship between men and women, allowing them to share a home legally. The term "cohabitation" refers to couples who live together without being married. However, cohabitation can lead to various issues, including infidelity, conflicts, and even dangerous situations. This study employs a descriptive analysis method, utilizing library research techniques grounded in Sigmund Freud's developmental theory (psychoanalysis). In the novel The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison, the consequences of cohabitation manifest as infidelity, disputes among characters, and the deterioration of friendships, ultimately leading to murder. Analyzing the novel through intrinsic and extrinsic approaches reveals that the events affecting the character Todd Gilbert directly result from cohabitation. This situation leads to the development of a new self-concept for Todd and significantly influences his attitude in addressing both internal and external conflicts.

Taxonomy of functional and dysfunctional conflicts in animation film Elemental (2023)

2025-09-08T06:02:22+00:00

This research was conducted to describe the functional and dysfunctional conflicts faced by the main characters and how the conflict is managed in the Elemental movie. The Elemental movie as a data source is analyzed using two theories related to the topic that has been taken, namely the conflict theory by Madiha Shazia (2015) and the conflict management theory by Mouton Blake. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. Data is taken in the form of dialogue and to identify the types of conflict and types of conflict management. This study used data analysis techniques from James Spradley, namely domain analysis, taxonomy analysis and componential analysis. After conducted the analysis, dysfunctional conflict is more dominant than functional conflict. In addition, avoiding becomes a conflict management that is widely used by the main character in managed the conflict. The Elemental movie has depicted the existence of functional and dysfunctional conflicts.

The formation processes and functions of slang words among American youth in Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue (2019)

2025-09-11T12:03:19+00:00

This study explores the word formation processes and social functions of slang used by American youth in Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and Yule’s (2006) theory of morphology, 35 slang expressions were identified and 10 were analyzed in depth. The findings show that slang in the novel emerges from processes like clipping, acronyms, compounding, and derivation. These expressions not only demonstrate linguistic creativity but also convey social identity, emotional intimacy, and solidarity. This study contributes to the understanding of slang as a reflection of youth culture in contemporary literature.

Language, solidarity, and identity: The role of jargon in the League of Legends community

2025-09-13T12:58:56+00:00

This study aims to identify and analyze the various forms and meanings of jargon used within the League of Legends community. The research employs Yule’s (2017) theory of jargon and Gaikwad and Kuchekar’s (2022) framework for word class classification, utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected from the official mic check video of the 2024 LEC finals, which captured direct communication between players and commentators throughout the matches. The findings reveal 51 instances of jargon, comprising 35 nouns, 14 verbs, 1 adjective, and 1 adverb. The analysis demonstrates that while nouns and verbs are the most prevalent, other word classes play a significant role in conveying more nuanced and contextually relevant meanings. In this community, jargon not only serves as a means of communication but also helps to reinforce solidarity and identity among players in a competitive and digital gaming environment.