METHOLANGUE: Language Teaching and Literature, Linguistics and Literature

The Unhappiness Of The Main Character In Lisa Jewell’s After The Party

Riska Wati Sihombing — 2026-05-03

This research explores the emotional struggles of Jem Patrick, the main character in After The Party by Lisa Jewell, through the lens of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory (1987). The study aims to analyze the causes of Jem’s unhappiness, particularly the lack of attention and affection from her partner, the boredom in her domestic life, and the burden of raising a child alone. This qualitative research uses a descriptive analysis method. The data were collected from narrative passages and dialogues in the novel. The researcher classified the data based on the research problems and interpreted them using Maslow’s theory to identify unmet psychological needs that cause emotional distress. The analysis reveals that Jem’s unhappiness stems from the failure to meet essential psychological needs such as love, belongingness, and esteem. Jem feels emotionally neglected, unappreciated, and isolated in her relationship. The imbalance of household responsibilities further contributes to her frustration and mental exhaustion. This research highlights how the absence of emotional support and psychological fulfillment can lead to deep dissatisfaction in personal relationships.

Keywords: Emotional Struggle, Jem Patrick, Maslow, Psychological Needs, Unhappiness.

Psychological Perspective of the Main Character in Fredrick Backman’s Novel A Man Called Ove

Eginta Ayu Lestari Br Sitepu — 2026-05-03

This study aims to analyze the psychological development of the main character in Fredrick Backman’s novel A Man Called Ove used Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality, which consists of the id, ego, and superego. Employing a qualitative research method, the analysis focuses on Ove’s behavior, thoughts, narration and dialogue throughout the novel. The findings reveal that Ove’s character demonstrates the dynamic interplay between the three kinds of Freud’s theory. In the early part of the story, Ove is dominated by the id, reflected in his impulsive, antisocial, and emotionally driven actions such as anger, rudeness, and suicidal tendencies. As the narrative progresses, the ego begins to emerge, helping Ove respond to reality more rationally, especially as he starts to interact and form relationships with those around him. Eventually, the superego becomes more prominent, guiding Ove to act based on moral values and social responsibility. This development is influenced by characters and events that evoke empathy and human connection, particularly the presence of Parvaneh’s family and the memory of his late wife, Sonja. The study concludes that Ove’s journey illustrates a psychological development shaped by internal conflict and emotional growth, offering insight into how human behavior is regulated by the mind’s structural components.

Morphological Analysis of Affixes in Dictionary of Medical Terms

Grace Cya Aprilia S. Meliala — 2026-05-03

This study investigates the role of affixation in the formation of English medical vocabulary, using data from the Dictionary of Medical Terms by Peter Collin (2004). Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis draws on Katamba and Stonham’s (2006) classification of affixation—prefixation, suffixation, infixation, and multiple affixation—and McCarthy’s (2018) framework of class-changing and class-maintaining processes. The findings reveal that only prefixation, suffixation, and multiple affixation appear productively, with 18 cases of prefixation, 23 of suffixation, and 20 of multiple affixation, while infixation was not found. Common prefixes include dis-, re-, and un-, and frequent suffixes include -ed, -ly, and -er. In total, 280 derived words were identified. Based on process, class-changing derivation dominates, including: Nouns derived from verbs (135), Adjectives derived from verbs (35), Adjectives derived from nouns (30), Nouns derived from adjectives (17), Adverbs derived from adjectives (8), Nouns derived from nouns (6), Verbs derived from nouns (2), Verbs derived from adjectives (4), Verbs derived from verbs (2), and Adjectives derived from adjectives (2). These findings highlight the central role of affixation in shaping medical vocabulary, reflecting its morphological complexity and precision.

Moral Values In Adele's Selected Song Lyrics In Partial Album "30"

Junro Pasaribu — 2026-05-03

The study aims to find out the moral values in Adele’s selected song lyrics. The purposes of the study are: (1) to find out the moral values that contain in Adele’s selected song lyrics in partial album “30” using Eyre & Eyre (2010) theory, and (2) to find out how the moral values portrayed in Adele’s selected song lyrics in partial album “30” using Nurgiyantoro (2013) theory. The study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative method. The data is taken from Adele’s selected song lyrics in partial album “30” namely Easy on Me, I Drink Wine, To Be Loved, Love Is A Game, Hold On, Oh My God, My Little Love, Can I Get It, Woman Like Me, and Stranger by Nature. Based on the analysis, there are five types of moral values of being found, namely honesty, courage, peaceability, self-reliance, and self-discipline and there are six types of moral value of giving, namely loyalty, respect, caring, love, kindness, and justice/mercy. Moreover, each the types of moral values found in the study portrayed explicitly and implicitly.

Slang Words in Niki's Buzz Album Song Lyrics

Dona Enjel Loina Pasaribu — 2026-05-03

Language evolves with society, creating different language variations, including slang words. This study aims to find out the types of slang words and analyze their word formation processes in Niki’s Buzz album song lyrics, applying Allan and Burridge’s (2006) classification of slang theory and Yule’s (2010) word formation theory. Using a descriptive qualitative and library research approach, the data were collected from the song lyrics in the Buzz album. The analysis identified 45 slang words, categorized into four types: fresh and creative (14), flippant (12), imitative (4), and clipping (15). Furthermore, six word formation processes contribute to the word formation of slang words, namely borrowing (2), compounding (4), blending (4), clipping (15), derivation (4), and multiple processes (2).