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Literature Rangkuman
Literature Rangkuman
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includes novels, short stories, essays, and other forms of writing that follow natural grammar and
sentence arrangement. And the most common form of literary expression and communication.
1. Theme: The main idea or deep message underlying the prose work.
3. Storyline (Plot): The sequence of events that make up the narrative or story.
4. Settings: The physical and social environment in which the story takes place.
Poetry is an art form that uses creative language and rhythm to convey ideas, emotions, or
experiences.
"Poetry" refers more to a concept or category as a whole, while "poem" refers to individual entities that
fall into that category
Types of poetry have lyric poetry, narrative poem, descriptive poem. And There are is
Sonnet: A 14-line poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme
Limerick: A five-line, often humorous poem with a distinct rhythm and rhyme scheme
Epic Poetry: A long, narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds and adventures
Ballad: A narrative poem often set to music, telling a story in a simple and rhythmic way.
Element of poetry
Visual imagery, Kinetics imagery, auditory imagery, organic imagery, tactile imagery, gustatory imagery,
olfactory imagery.
DRAMA
Drama in literature is a form of literary work written to be performed on stage. It involves dialogue
between characters, establishing conflict, and describing situations that require visual interpretation and
auditorium. Plays can include elements such as plot, characters, settings, and themes to provide a
unique theatrical experience for readers or audiences.
Types of drama
Tragedy: A serious drama with an unhappy ending, often involving major conflict and the downfall of
the main character.
Comedy: Drama that aims to entertain and make you laugh, often with a happy ending and positive
conflict resolution.
Realist Drama: Features realistic everyday life and characters, trying to create an accurate portrayal of
human life.
Melodrama: Drama with very strong emotions, often using music and dramatic scenes to emphasize
feelings.
Classical Drama: Follows the classical literary tradition with strong conflicts, complex characters, and
deep theme development.
Romantic Drama: Focuses on the love relationship between the main characters, often with elements of
conflict and obstacles.
Musical Drama: Includes elements of music and singing as an integral part of the performance to convey
the story.
FREDOM WRITERS
THEME
The film freedom writers conveys strong messages about the significance of education, diversity,
empathy, and courage during challenging times.
SETTINGS
Erin Gruwell starts teaching at long beach, California at woodrow high school. And this film is based on
the true story from erin gruwell. She takes the challenge of teaching English to a racially and ethnically
diverse group of students in the after math of the los angeles riots in the 1990s
PLOT
Freedom Writers" revolves around a young teacher, Erin Gruwell (played by Hilary Swank), who teaches
in a high school filled with students who come from different ethnic backgrounds and engage in violence
and racial tension. Erin tries to overcome these differences and students' distrust by introducing them to
the power of writing and literature.
By motivating her students to write their personal journals, Erin manages to build a bond between
them. She also brought Anne Frank's diary into the classroom, helping students understand the impact
of discrimination and the power to change their own destiny. Through her struggle and dedication, Erin
managed to change the lives of many students and created a group called "Freedom Writers."
The film is based on the true story of Erin Gruwell and her students
The method used by Erin Gruwell is a writing journal where students are told to write and to convey
their personal experiences, in addition to bringing relevant literature such as Anna Frank's book into the
classroom to be read by students to understand and reflect on the experiences of others in the book.
And Erin formed a group called "Freedom Writers," to help build solidarity and trust between them. In
this method Erin Gruwell manages to create a classroom environment that supports, motivates, and
helps students overcome their obstacles.
CHARACTERISTIC
Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank): The main protagonist, Erin is a young teacher newly assigned to teach at a
high school full of students from various ethnic backgrounds. She strives to inspire and guide her
students through education.
Andre Bryant (Mario): One of the students who was initially skeptical of the potential of education, but
later became a member of the group "Freedom Writers" and experienced significant personal growth.
Eva Benitez (April L. Hernandez): A student who comes from an alley background and experiences a
change in attitude after being involved in Erin's class.
Marcus (Jason Finn): Initially belongs to a dubious group, but later turns into a motivated and active
student in the group "Freedom Writers."
Jamal Hill (Deance Wyatt): A student who experiences pressure from local gangs and faces serious
challenges in finding a way out.
The lesson to be learned from the film "Freedom Writers" is the importance of overcoming prejudice
and building understanding among individuals from different ethnic backgrounds.