A Pragmatics Analysis Of Poem "Aku Bicara Perihal Cinta" By Kahlil Gibran

Rutmintauli Simanjuntak; Ainur Rofiq

Authors

Rutmintauli Simanjuntak Universitas Negeri Manado
Ainur Rofiq Institut Pesantren Babakan

Keywords:

Pragmatics,Poem, Aku Bicara Perihal Cinta, Kahlil Gibran

Abstract

This study analyzes the poem "Aku Bicara Perihal Cinta" by Kahlil Gibran through a pragmatic perspective. One important aspect of pragmatics is deixis, which refers to the use of words or phrases that rely on situational context to determine their meaning. In this poem, Kahlil Gibran employs various forms of deixis to convey a message about love that is complex and meaningful. The data used is the text of the poem "Aku Bicara Perihal Cinta" by Kahlil Gibran, analyzed to identify the use of different types of deixis, namely person deixis, time deixis, place deixis, social deixis, and discourse deixis. The analysis was conducted by categorizing each use of deixis in the text and linking it to relevant social and cultural contexts. Based on the analysis, various uses of deixis were found to reinforce the message about love in this poem. Person deixis is evident in the use of the words "aku" (I) and "engkau" (you), referring to the two individuals involved in a love relationship. Time deixis appears through time references that describe the journey of love that unfolds over an unlimited period. Place deixis is also used to depict the space and atmosphere surrounding the love relationship. Social deixis reflects the depiction of roles and positions of individuals in the love relationship, where love is not only a feeling but also a profound social process. Meanwhile, discourse deixis is used to indicate the relationship between parts of the poem and guide the overall meaning of the poem, such as in the use of phrases that describe personal transformation through love.

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