Unfolding Sukarno’s Sentimentality through Appraisal Theory

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10.2991/978-2-38476-162-3_4How to use a DOI?

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sentimentality; attitude; graduation; appraisal; authobiography

Abstract

Sukarno, the first president of Republic of Indonesia, is identical with the founding father of Indonesia as well as the great orator. Nevertheless, he described himself in different way. In his autobiography, Sukarno An Autobiography as told to Cindy Adams, he called himself as a great lover. He loved his people, he loved his native land, he loved women, he loved art, and above all, he loved himself. These portrayed his other sides which would bring new insight for both people of Indonesia and world. Accordingly, this study aims at disclosing Sukarno’s sentimentality as one of the romantic representations in his autobiography. How romantism is represented particularly through his sentimentality toward himself, his people, his nation and world become the focus of the discussion. The analysis was conducted through the view of appraisal theory. This is descriptive qualitative research starting from identifying the domain, taxonomy, componential analysis then finding the cultural theme. The result shows that Sukarno’s romantism through the aspect of sentimentality is materialized through attitude which consist of affect, judgment, and appreciation. Meanwhile, graduation is utilized to upscale or down-scale the evaluation. In his autobiography, Sukarno articulated his emotion and feeling to describe himself, people, nation, enemies and beautiful objects around him obviously. Through the lexes he employed, he wanted to give a better understanding of his beloved Indonesia.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Asrofin Nur Kholifah
AU  - M. R. Nababan
AU  - Riyadi Santosa
AU  - Djatmika Djatmika
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/23
TI  - Unfolding Sukarno’s Sentimentality through Appraisal Theory
BT  - Proceedings of the International Seminar SEMANTIKS & PRASASTI 2023 Theme: Language in the Workplace (PRASASTI 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 22
EP  - 30
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-162-3_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-162-3_4
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