Metaphorical spaces in Mardi Luhung’s Poetry a Hermeneutic and Semiotic approach to Indonesian literary identity

Wiranegara, Dian Arsitades ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8979-3292, Basori, Muchamad Adam ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4681-3803 and Purbasari, Prima ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5428-6841 (2026) Metaphorical spaces in Mardi Luhung’s Poetry a Hermeneutic and Semiotic approach to Indonesian literary identity. Asmaraloka: Jurnal Bidang Pendidikan Linguistik dan Bahasa, 4 (1). pp. 29-42. ISSN 3025-4647

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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.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Metaphor; Contemporary Indonesian Poetry; Mardi Luhung; Conceptual Metaphor Theory; Semiotic Analysis; Literary Identity; Michael Halley’s Theory
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2005 Literary Studies > 200516 Indonesian Literature 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2005 Literary Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of English Language Education
Depositing User:	dian arsitades wiranegara
Date Deposited:	12 May 2026 08:45

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