Intertextual Approach Research Articles

Poetry of the Bima Kingdom as a Counter-Narrative to Colonialism, Scientism, Anthropocentrism and Radicalism

This article discusses Syair Kingdom Bima, a 19th-century Malay poem from the Bima Sultanate, as a counter-narrative that challenges dominant discourses of colonialism, scientism, anthropocentrism, and radicalism. Through a new historicism and intertextuality approach, this article examines the narrative strategy of the Bima Kingdom Syair in guiding power dynamics. By focusing on the internal conflict and ethical complexity within the Bima Sultanate, the poem implicitly rejects colonial narratives. This emphasizes the importance of local knowledge systems and the importance of ethical leadership rooted in Islamic principles. Bima Kingdom Poetry's depiction of the relationship between humans, nature and God is in sharp contrast to the Western scientific and anthropocentric view which prioritizes human power over nature. The poem interprets the eruption of Mount Tambora as being caused by a cosmic imbalance caused by human actions (the Sultan of Tambora's violation of the moral and spiritual order). By advocating spiritual transformation and moral introspection, Syair Kingdom Bima offers a solution to radicalism.

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The article analyzes the illusions in Yevgeny Zamyatin’s dystopian novel “We” in relation to Kant’s transcendental dialectic, which explores the ideas of pure reason. Through an intertextual approach and comparative analysis methods, the study traces the connection between the philosophical work and the fictional world of the 20th-century novel through the lens of the four antinomies of pure reason. The research reveals multiple allusions and reminiscences to transcendental illusions in “The Critique of Pure Reason,” manifested in the artistic reinterpretation of Kant’s philosophical concepts. The analysis of antinomies uncovers fundamental oppositions in the novel between limitation and infinity, individuality and collectivity, freedom and submission, faith and denial. The results demonstrate that the novel transcends traditional dystopian criticism, evolving into a complex philosophical reflection on the dangers of reason’s absolutization. The study establishes how the artistic reimagining of Kantian philosophical concepts enables Zamyatin to problematize the idea of reason as the supreme criterion for human perfection. The research findings reveal that through examining the implicit relationship between the four pure reason antinomies and the novel’s narrative structure, Zamyatin creates a sophisticated critique of rational absolutism. This interpretation gains particular relevance in the context of contemporary technological progress and the drive toward rationalization of human life at the expense of emotionality and creative imagination.

Book Review: The Good Shepherd: A Thousand – Year Journey from Psalm 23 to the New Testament

This book review examines Kenneth E. Bailey's “The Good Shepherd: A Thousand-Year Journey from Psalm 23 to the New Testament.” Bailey, a leading Biblical scholar with nearly five decades of experience in the Middle East, traces the development of the “Good Shepherd” theme from Psalm 23 to the New Testament. With a strong intertextual approach, Bailey shows the continuity of this theme through the writings of the prophets to the gospels and epistles of the New Testament. The book is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a specific part of the Bible. Beginning with an in-depth analysis of Psalm 23, Bailey explores the dual role of the shepherd in ancient Middle Eastern culture. He then develops this theme through the prophets, portraying God as the shepherd who restores His people. In an analysis of the Gospels, Bailey shows how Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd, contrasting Him with failed leaders. The book concludes with a discussion of the Letter of 1 Peter, which emphasizes the importance of humble leadership in the church. Bailey uses a variety of methodological approaches, including in-depth literary and rhetorical analysis, Middle Eastern social and cultural contextualization, and intertextual approaches. The book's main strength lies in its use of in-depth Middle Eastern cultural context and strong rhetorical analysis, helping readers understand the development and relevance of the metaphor of the “Good Shepherd”.

The Impact of One Thousand And One Nights on Western Romance Stories. The Story of Tristan and Isolt Is an Example

Objectives: This research is concerned with demonstrating the impact of the ancient Arabic narrative structure on Western love stories. To demonstrate the areas of convergence and divergence in the fundamental and eternal idea of love, as writers expressed it in their arts in varying ways, and they met in expressing it in some axes, which leads to exploring Western civilization’s dialogue with the stories of One Thousand and One Nights in Western love stories. Methods: The research considered that the optimal threshold for comparison is to determine the impact of Arabic literature on Western literature, and to explain the term “romance.” Then, taking the stories of One Thousand and One Nights as a reference text, we show, through comparison between it and one of the love stories known to Westerners - which is the story of Tristan and Aizult - the points of similarity and difference between them, adopting the approach of intertextuality to clarify the features of the cultural impact of the stories of One Thousand and One Nights. In Western stories. Results: The West’s contact with the East had an impact on the new concept of love in European literature. The book One Thousand and One Nights is considered one of the most influential books in Western romances, including the story of Tristan and Iseult. The research showed the possible Arabic origins of this story through textual comparison, as well as between the most prominent features. The cultural impact of One Thousand and One Nights. Conclusion: The book One Thousand and One Nights had an impact on changing some Western literary concepts, including the concept of romance, and this influence was clear in Western romances. Recommendations: The research recommends paying attention to comparative studies and rooting literary concepts and their roots to demonstrate the points of convergence between cultures and the role of Arabs in civilizational interaction.

The Influence of Intertextuality in the Manuscript Tarjumān al-Mustafīd by Sheikh ‘Abd al-Ra’uf Ali al-Fanshuri al-Jawi

This study examines the intertextual influences in the Quranic exegesis manuscript Tarjumān al-Mustafīd by Sheikh ‘Abd al-Ra’uf Ali al-Fanshuri al-Jawi. By employing an intertextual approach, the research demonstrates that the manuscript is not a mere translation of works by al-Baiḍawi, al-Khazin, or al-Jalālain, as previously assumed. Instead, Tarjumān al-Mustafīd synthesizes and adapts excerpts from these sources alongside others, such as al-Ṡa’labi. Using descriptive-analytical methods and primary manuscripts housed in the Aceh Museum, this study focuses on the exegesis of Surah al-Baqarah to analyze intertextual techniques, including excerpts, parallels, and expansions. The findings reveal that Tarjumān al-Mustafīd integrates intertextual references from multiple tafsir texts while maintaining its originality and independent interpretive framework. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of intertextuality in Quranic exegesis within the Malay-Nusantara tradition.

Miljkovic, N. (2022). Three conversations about Poplavsky: Boris Poplavsky’s poetics through the prism of intertextuality. Belgrade, Sevojno: Faculty of Philology, Grafičar. (In Russ.)

The review is devoted to a monograph about the Russian émigré poet Boris Poplavsky written by the Serbian scholar Nikola Miljkovic. Marking the 120th anniversary of Poplavsky’s birth, the book is the author’s third study of the poet. Miljkovic justly recognizes Poplavsky’s legacy as a unique literary phenomenon with its own ontological, existential, historical, and aesthetical roots. The book’s structure corresponds to the scholar’s threefold objective: to explore various modifications of Poplavsky’s lyrical self; to examine the influence of various aesthetical paradigms (Romanticism, the Decadent movement, Symbolism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Dadaism); and to determine how prominently Poplavsky’s ties with Russia feature in his poetry, in terms of his connections with Russia’s past, as well as its culture and literature. The scholar’s intertextual approach is viewed as a largely fitting and productive, if not indisputable, new reading of Poplavsky’s oeuvre.

Pushkin and Dostoevsky in Russian Rock Poetry

The article deals with Russian rock poetry, whose authors strive to overcome cultural and personal decay by turning to classical literature and absurdist aesthetics. The rock poet chooses either Pushkin or Dostoevsky as the central and at the same time supporting figures of Russian culture, and his self-determination – the self-determination of a genius of the 20th–21st centuries – occurs precisely at the intersection of myths about two, at first glance, polar cultural heroes («solar» Pushkin and «shadow» Dostoevsky). An appeal to the figures of Pushkin and Dostoevsky, as well as a cultural dialogue with their texts, occurs as follows: on the one hand, the genius seems to be brought down to the modern author’s level, and on the other, the themes and motifs covering the foundations of Russian spiritual culture are affirmed, re-actualized and adapted to new contexts. The purpose of the study is to prove through an intertextual approach that rock poetry can be viewed as a phenomenon of elite culture, since the value paradigm of the texts of rock poets is traditionally built through the juxtaposition of ideal and real plans. A rock performer himself is a «slave of honor» and a «poet» who is invariably placed in opposition to the reality around him. Absurdist aesthetics, techniques of comedy and deconstruction «renew» and at the same time complicate the long-familiar image.

Intertextuality Of The Story Of Prophet Ayub In The Qur'an And The Bible (Julia Kristeva Semiotic Approach)

The stories of the prophets narrated by the Qur'an have mostly been explained in the Bible. each holy book in narrating the story of the prophet has its own purpose in conveying messages to its followers. Therefore, the stories of the prophets are important to be studied more deeply. This paper aims to analyze the differences in the narration of the story of prophet Ayub in the Qur'an and the Bible. This research uses qualitative methodology through the intertextual approach pioneered by Julia Kristeva in finding a comparison of the two scriptural narratives. This study concludes through the story of prophet Job contained in the Qur'an and the Bible that there is a reduction of narrative by the Qur'an which creates elements of haplology in each fragment. The suffering of prophet Job narrated by the Qur'an is the work of the devil. While the narrative told in the Bible is the devil. However, the general difference between the narratives of the two books is in terms of the themes raised. The Qur'an raises the theme of faithfulness and patience of Prophet Job, while the Bible carries the theme of suffering and piety of Prophet Job.

Representasi Tokoh Sri Asih dalam Film dan Komik Sri Asih

The comic Sri Asih which was produced after the screening of the film Sri Asih, is an innovation in de-ecranization research because de-ecranization tends to focus on changing the vehicle from a film to a novel. The selection of this object was based on the researcher's interest in the character Sri Asih, who is the first female superhero in Indonesia and is no less great than foreign superheroes, as well as to appreciate the new genre of Indonesian cinema that is packaged in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe. This research aims to describe the characterization of Sri Asih in the film Sri Asih by Upi Avianto and the comic Sri Asih by Rizqi R. Mosmarth and Dody Eka. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. This method produces descriptive data originating from personal speech. The intertextuality approach and de-ecranization studies are used to analyze the structure of the film and comic Sri Asih, which focuses on analyzing the plot, setting, characters, and characterization. Meanwhile, the study of de-ecranization serves to add and change variations in the comparison of the two works. The results of the research conducted show that the film and comic Sri Asih both have superhero themes and use a forward plot as a component to form the storyline. Meanwhile, other building elements in the two works are relatively the same. As for the form of transformation from the film Sri Asih into the comic Sri Asih, there are additional variations and changes.

Enhancing Conceptual Understanding of Buffer Solutions with an Intertextual E-Book Prototype

<p>The intertextual-based e-book prototype helps students understand buffer solutions by connecting the three levels of chemical representation: macroscopic, submicroscopic, and symbolic. This connection allows students to visualize chemical phenomena from simple to complex. The study aims to enhance students' conceptual understanding using this e-book prototype. The research and development (R&D) method followed five stages: research and information gathering, product development planning, initial product development, limited trials, and initial product revision. This process yielded a highly validated e-book prototype that promotes innovation. The validation results showed high feasibility in substance (85.71%), instructional methods (90.90%), and language (100%). Experts deemed the e-book prototype highly effective in improving conceptual understanding through its intertextual approach. Pretest and posttest assessments of 30 students indicated improved conceptual understanding after using the e-book. Initially, students demonstrated macroscopic and symbolic level abilities without associating the three levels of representation. After using the e-book, they could connect these levels, enhancing their understanding and conceptual understanding. The N_Gain scores for pretest and posttest assessments were 0.48 for the high category, 0.45 for the medium category, and 0.44 for the low category, showing moderate improvement. The t-test results (Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05) confirmed the effectiveness of the e-Book. Teacher and student responses averaged 90% and 85.5%, respectively, indicating that the intertextual-based e-book on buffer solutions is highly suitable as a self-learning resource to improve conceptual understanding.</p>

An Intertextual Approach to the Question of Literary Plagiarism: Ian McEwan’s Atonement, Solar, and My Purple Scented Novel

ABSTRACT In 2006 Ian McEwan was accused of plagiarizing sections of his 2001 novel Atonement from Lucille Andrews’ memoir No Time for Romance. This article explores how McEwan develops defenses against this charge in two later works of fiction Solar (2010) and My Purple Scented Novel (2016). Relying on his readers’ recognition of the intertextual nature of these texts McEwan metafictionally indicates that his literary refashioning of aspects of Andrews’ factual memoir absolves him of the charge of plagiarism. In so doing he also invites his readers to compare his putative plagiarism with the admitted literary transgressions of Jacob Epstein and Martin Amis. Assessing these defenses leads both to a discussion of the literary value of historical accuracy and to recognition of the roles that privelege and power play in discussions of plagiarism, whether literary or academic.

The Controversy Name of Boaz in the Bible Genealogy from Matthean Perspective: Intertextuality Approach

Abstract The appearance of Boaz’s name in the Bible genealogy – Ruth, 1 Chronicles, Matthew, and Luke – creates difficulty. Ruth 4:21, 1 Chronicles 2:12, Matthew 1:5, Luke 3:32 informs that Boaz was the father of Obed. The issue is the Bible, both Old Testament and New Testament, mentions that the father of Obed should be Mahlon, and not Boaz. According to the book of Deuteronomy, the purpose of Boaz and Ruth’s levirate marriage is to raise up an offspring (Obed) that would continue the name of Mahlon, and not Boaz. In Ruth 4:4, Boaz even confirms this purpose is to perpetuate the name of the deceased (Mahlon). In the Gospel of Matthew, Sadducees also explicitly narrate that the brothers of the dead man would raise up seed for him to perpetuate the name of the dead man (Mat. 22:24-25; cf. Gen. 38:8-10). Therefore, the Law opposes the idea of Obed carrying the name of Boaz, and not Mahlon. This research employs the study of intertextuality to offer another perspective – Matthean perspective – on the problematic name of Boaz in the Bible genealogy: Ruth, 1 Chronicles, Matthew, and Luke.

Simulation of the Algerian Novel to Global Texts: An Intertextual Approach to the Novel "Ha and the Journeys of Ishtar" by Ezzedine Jalawji

Simulation of the Algerian Novel to Global Texts: An Intertextual Approach to the Novel "Ha and the Journeys of Ishtar" by Ezzedine Jalawji

Intertextual approach to the semantic reading of a poetic text (using the example of the song “Extra People” by the group “Underwood”)

Intertextual approach to the semantic reading of a poetic text (using the example of the song “Extra People” by the group “Underwood”)

The Potential of the Window in ‘Framing’ Landscape Meaning

frame. 1. v.t. & i. Shape, direct, dispose, adapt, fit, devise, express, articulate, conceive, plot. In this paper a preliminary report on the study of landscape meaning and how it is shaped, expressed and so on by windows is described. Landscape is conveyed as being understood in at least four different ways: perceptually, politically, experientially and existentially. The framing quality of windows is shown to be complicit in these understandings. Using a contextual and inter-textual approach, a case for the consideration of the philosophical possibility of framing is presented. Through the model of linguistics used in a hermeneutic way, it is shown in this study that ‘aesthetic experience is not a solitary monologue... but an integral part of a shared discourse concerning the realisation of meaning’ (Heywood & Sandywell, 1999, p. 10).

Лингвостилистические особенности литературы фанфикшн (на материале англоязычного фандома «Пушкин»)

The paper presents a linguostylistic analysis of English-language fan fiction works based on the novel “Eugene Onegin” by Alexander Pushkin. The studied texts are stylistically dependent speech works – stylizations and parodies, and, therefore, the characteristics of the works are considered taking into account the criteria of the theory of secondary texts by M. V. Verbitskaya. The research is comparative in nature and reveals the methods of linguistic transformation of the source text when creating fan fiction works. In addition, the paper touches upon various aspects of “secondariness” as a phenomenon in text linguistics, providing some observations on the place of fan fiction among scientific concepts of derivative texts. The aim of the research is to determine the methods of linguistic transformation of the source text in the creation of fan fiction. The scientific originality of the research is determined by the combination of textual and intertextual approaches to the fanfic. The paper is the first to examine in detail the stylistic aspects of the transformation of Russian classics into an English-language fanfic. As a result, the analysis allowed us to identify the most common approaches to the linguistic realization of amateur interpretations and to expand linguistic knowledge about fan fiction texts.

Exploring The Dynamics of Intertextuality: A Study of Selected Works by Rajāʾ ʿĀlim

RajāʾʿĀlim, a distinguished Saudi Arabian author, is often noted for her overtly complex and densely layered use of intertextual references, which renders her writing convoluted and intricate. However, this research argues that despite these criticisms, her intertextual approach ultimately enriches the literary experience, highlighting her significant impact on Saudi and Arabic literature through the lens of intertextuality.The study explores ʿĀlim's intertextual approach in various genres (novels, short stories, and drama), seamlessly integrating aesthetic and political elements for a captivating and intellectually stimulating reading experience. Through analyzing literary, religious, historical, and mythical references, the research reveals the profound implications of her intertextuality.The findings demonstrate that intertextuality serves as a powerful tool, expanding the scope of her texts and transcending boundaries, thus placing her work within a larger universal context. It fosters familiarity and connection with established texts, prompting readers to adopt innovative reading approaches that challenge the notion of self-contained literary works. This cultivates a diverse cultural discourse, bridging her work to a timeless and borderless literary heritage, and giving rise to fresh perspectives or commentaries on the role of literature within society, actively participating in pivotal contemporary discussions.

Ἡ κοιλία of the temple? Jn 7:38 revisited in the light of 1Kgs

For many years biblical scholars have been trying to answer the question of what “Scripture” is fulfilled in the Jesus’ words in Jn 7:38. Two dominant interpretative trends – christological and anthropological – are often juxtaposed as complementary. The aim of this article, based on the intertextual approach, is to show another point of reference – the description of the first temple in Jerusalem in 1Kgs 6–7, which contains an unknown architectural element rendered by the Hebrew word בֶ טֶןּּ , simi-lar in meaning to κοιλία from Jn 7:38 – as well as to analyze both the christological and anthropological aspects of showing the temple as a human body and the human body as a temple, with the particular emphasis on the symbolism of flowing water in the context of the (new) birth.

KONVERGENSI TEOLOGIS: Analisis intertekstual antara Al-Qur'an dan Bibel dalam Tafsir al-Qur’an karya Zainuddin Hamidy dan Fachruddin HS

The discourse of interpreting the Qur'an using the Bible is a controversial topic among mufassirs, especially among contemporary mufassirs in Nusantara. This article aims to discuss the intertextuality interpretation of Zainuddin Hamidy and Fachruddin Hs in Surah Al-Baqarah, especially in the context of using the Bible as a reference in understanding the Qur'an. This intertextuality approach raises interesting questions about how two different scriptures can influence the understanding and interpretation of the Qur'an, as well as its implications for understanding Islam in Indonesia. The research method used in this article is library research with content analysis technique, which allows in-depth analysis of the content of the tafsir al-Qur'an by Zainuddin Hamidy and Fachruddin Hs. By using Edip Yuksel's cross reference theory, the results of this study show that the Biblical quotations set forth by Zainuddin Hamidy and Fachrudin HS in their works are influenced by previous books used as references. There are two intertext models used by Zainuddin Hamidy and Fachrudin HS in Q.S al-Baqarah including: First, the comparative model by comparing the Bibel with the Qur'an or Islamic teachings. Second, the reference model that serves to show the similarity of the theme of the conversation between the Qur'an and the Bibel.

“СЛІПІ СОНЯХИ” АЛЬБЕРТО МЕНДЕСА: ГОЛОСИ ПОРАЗКИ, ЩО ПЕРЕМАГАЮТЬ ЗАБУТТЯ

Background. The article is devoted to the problem of reconstruction of collective memory in Alberto Méndez's novel "The blind sunflowers" (2004). Méndez's book is a part of contemporary Spanish narratives that, since the 1990s, have witnessed the emergence of the so-called "memory boom", a trend in literature and cinema aimed at preserving, restoring and transmitting the memory of the tragic events of Spanish Civil War and Franco repression. The purpose of the research is to reveal the ways and mechanisms of reproduction and elaboration of traumatic collective memory in "The blind sunflowers" by Méndez. Methods. The study is based on the following methods: a historical-cultural approach and "memory studies", which made it possible to determine the place of the Alberto Mendez's novel in the context of the Spanish "literature of memory" beginning 21st century; the narratological and intertextual approaches were used to investigate various techniques of the author's creation of a polyphonic narrative in four stories that make up the book, and which represent different voices of the same past, functioning as symbols of restoring the memory of defeat. Results. The artistic recreation in "The Blind Sunflowers" of the traumatic experience of the events and consequences of the Civil War in Spain was investigated in dichotomies typical of the depicted historical moment: winners-losers, victim-executioner, death-life, memory-oblivion and voice-silence. The analysis of this traumatic context in the novel proved that writing (the voice of memory) functions as one of the main ways of preserving the experience of erased generations, restoring life after physical death, and as a guarantee of resistance to oblivion. Conclusion. The reconstruction of the memory of the Civil War in Spain and its consequences during the period of Francoism as one of the leading trends in modern Spanish literature demonstrates the still openness of collective trauma and, accordingly, the need to find ways to overcome it. In view of this, the approach proposed by Méndez in "The Blind Sunflowers" to restore and transmit memory through a collective discourse of defeat becomes a significant step towards healing the unhealed wounds of a society traumatized by war and a dictatorial regime, as it emphasizes not only the importance of the grieving process in overcoming tragedies, but also attests to the creation of literature as a space of memory, in which the past is reproduced as a voice that breaks the silence and overcomes oblivion, not allowing to turn the page and close the past.