Journal of Translation, Linguistics and Literature

The Structure of Personality in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

2025-06-19T01:43:23+00:00

This study explores the psychological complexity of the main character in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde through the lens of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, particularly the structure of personality comprising the id, ego, and superego. Set against the backdrop of the morally rigid Victorian era, the novel portrays the internal conflict experienced by Dr. Jekyll, who, driven by the pressures of societal expectations, conducts a dangerous experiment that leads to his transformation into the immoral and impulsive Mr. Hyde. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research identifies how Dr. Jekyll’s actions embody each aspect of Freud’s personality model: the id is manifested in Hyde’s unrestrained behavior, the ego in Jekyll’s attempts to mediate between his desires and social norms, and the superego in the moral judgment and guilt that eventually lead to his psychological breakdown. The findings reveal that the novel not only illustrates a case of dissociative identity but also offers a profound depiction of the human psyche’s internal struggle for balance between instinct, reason, and morality.

The Translation Method of Figurative Language in 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology Album' by Taylor Swift

2025-07-08T02:28:58+00:00

This research aims to identify and analyze the types of figurative language found in the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, and to examine the translation methods used in the Indonesian version of the lyrics. The study applies the theory of figurative language by M.H. Abrams and the translation methods by Peter Newmark. The researcher uses a qualitative method, with data collected from the original English lyrics and their Indonesian translations on the BlinkBox Music website. The analysis focuses on five selected songs from the album, chosen purposively based on the richness of figurative expressions. The findings indicate that hyperbole appears most frequently, followed by personification, simile, metaphor, and others. Regarding the translation methods, literal translation is the most commonly used, followed by semantic, communicative, and then both faithful and free translation, which occur with equal frequency. The study concludes that the translator tends to preserve the original structure and meaning, but at times adapts expressions to be more culturally acceptable or emotionally resonant for Indonesian audiences.

Analysis of Vocabulary Improvement by Using Team Games Turnament at 4th Grader Students

2025-07-05T16:43:22+00:00

This study aims investigates the effectiveness of cooperative learning using Team Games Tournament (TGT) in improving english vocabulary fourth-grade students’ MI Guppi Sumberwulan. Team Games tournament, where students are divided into small groups and compete in activities related to the subject matter, this game are believed to enrich the English learning experience and improve vocabulary retention. This study uses a qualitative approached with calassroom action research (CAR) method The research consists of two cycles, and each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The samples taken were twenty one students grade fourth MI Guppi Sumberwulan Wonosobo. The instruments used in the research were an observation checklist, a questionnaire, and test. The research results show that the TGT method can improve students' English vocabularybased on observation checklist data, increasing from 60% to 70% and in cycle 2 to 86%. The test data increased from 64,96 to 74,48 and in cycle 2, it increased to 87,53. The increase in questionnaire data can be seen from the increase in the number of students who answered agree and strongly agree with each statement given. Which shows improvements in student English vocabulary, student behavior, and student English vocabulary abilities. From the results of the data above, it can be concluded that implementing the TGT method can improve students’ English vocabulary.

The author's tendency in "The Naked Traveler 8"

2025-06-30T07:46:02+00:00

This study aimed to reveal the subjectivity of The Naked Traveler 8 Novel by Trinity. Trinity’ Novel describes the eighty-eight-long journey that has been visited. The act of traveling can be conceptualized as a dynamic interplay between the dimensions of space and time, a perspective articulated by Trinity through the medium of travel writing. In order to analyze the data, the researchers employed the theory of travel writing proposed by Carl Thomson in his 2011 book Travel Writing. Furthermore, the concepts employed in this book draw upon Reporting the World, Revealing the Self, and Representing the Other. In summary, the study's findings indicate the presence of a self-revelation of Trinity's identity as an autobiographical travel writer in the novel, thereby emphasizing the subjective nature of her narrative. Moreover, the author narrates herself as an inferior eastern nation and a superior western nation.

Investigating Anxiety Levels and Factor Between Gender in English Language Learning Among Diploma in English Students

2025-06-05T08:13:09+00:00

This study investigates anxiety levels among male and female students enrolled in a Diploma in English program at the tertiary level, focusing on three key factors which are communication apprehension, fear of negative evaluation, and test anxiety. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, collecting data through questionnaires and interviews to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The findings reveal that both genders experience anxiety to a similar extent. Male and female students experience anxiety from all three factors. Interview data further clarify similarities and differences in the aspects of these factors that cause anxiety. Implications for educators include the necessity of creating supportive, non-judgmental learning environments and implementing targeted interventions, such as additional grammar support for male students and stress management activities for female students. Future research should consider larger, more diverse samples and explore the impact of different teaching methods and technological tools on reducing language learning anxiety. This study contributes to the field by highlighting the importance of addressing anxiety to enhance ESL learners' academic success and overall well-being.