METAPHORICAL SPACES IN MARDI LUHUNG’S POETRY: A HERMENEUTIC AND SEMIOTIC APPROACH TO INDONESIAN LITERARY IDENTITY
Abstract
Metaphors are essential in shaping meaning in poetry, particularly regarding identity, culture, and philosophy. This study analyzes metaphorical expressions in Mardi Luhung’s poetry through Michael Halley’s metaphorical space theory and semiotic-hermeneutic analysis. It reveals that Luhung employs human, nature-based, and mythological metaphors, each with distinct functions: human metaphors reflect identity struggles, natural metaphors highlight environmental consciousness, and mythological metaphors offer insights into cultural heritage. The research underscores the integration of ethos, logos, and pathos in his work and contributes to understanding contemporary Indonesian poetry's socio-political and philosophical dimensions, suggesting future cross-cultural comparisons in Southeast Asian poetry.
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Subba, N. R. (2024). The Role of Metaphor in Shamanism and Poetry as a Therapeutic Tool for Healing. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 21(3), 416–423. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.3.0739
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Tsalits Abdul Aziz Al Farisi. (2021). Ekspresi Metaforis Dalam Puisi-Puisi Mardi Luhung. Humanis Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Dan Humaniora, 13(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.52166/humanis.v13i1.2185
Umam, K., & Nirmala, D. (2020). Color Metaphorin English and Indonesian Song Lyrics. Retorika Jurnal Bahasa Sastra Dan Pengajarannya, 13(1), 66. https://doi.org/10.26858/retorika.v13i1.11504
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Zinken, J. (2007). Discourse Metaphors: The Link Between Figurative Language and Habitual Analogies. Cognitive Linguistics, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.1515/cog.2007.024
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