Dimas’ Expression of His Identity as an Indonesian in Leila S. Chudori’s “Pulang”

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  • Irene Priscilla Wibowo Petra Christian University Jl. Siwalankerto No.121-131, Siwalankerto, Wonocolo Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9744/katakita.6.1.81-88

Keywords:

brand attachment, brand commitment, brand loyalty, XL Axiata

Abstract

In this study, I observe the way the character in Leila S. Chudori’s, Pulang, preserves his identity in a foreign country. In analyzing the novel, I use the theory of social symbols by George H. Mead. In the analysis, I find that Dimas uses symbols as Indonesians to preserve his identity. By doing so, he gets the acknowledgement by the Indonesian community as a part of its member even though he lives in different nation. This shows Dimas perceives his identity because he is aware that he is part of Indonesian community. As a result, Dimas can preserve his identity as an Indonesian even though he lives far away from Indonesia.

Author Biography

Irene Priscilla Wibowo, Petra Christian University Jl. Siwalankerto No.121-131, Siwalankerto, Wonocolo Surabaya

English Department

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2018)

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