Masculinity Unveiled: Exploring the Translation of Male Characters in the Twilight Saga Across Cultures
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https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1411.28Keywords:
masculinity, appraisal system, translation, twilightAbstract
This study aims to identify the manifestations of masculinity portrayed by the main characters in the Twilight Saga novel series and to examine the appraisal system utilized to articulate masculinity and its subsequent translation. This research employed qualitative descriptive research. This research was oriented towards translation products. Data sources, including documents and informants, were selected through purposive sampling. The novels Twilight Saga Series, along with their translated versions, served as primary documents. Informants comprised experts in translation and linguistics. Linguistic and translation data form the basis of the research, encompassing shifts in translation and expressions of masculinity alongside evaluation schemes. Data analysis employed domain, taxonomy, component, and cultural theme analyses. The research findings revealed the presence of both invoked and inscribed expressions of masculinity. Five distinct types of masculinity emerge: sexual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and interpersonal. Graduation and attitude constitute the appraisal system for these expressions, with judgment being the most prevalent attitude type in Edward and Jacob's manifestations of masculinity. The research shows two shifts in masculinity type and appraisal systems. While both characters exhibit strong masculinity, the author provides more detailed descriptions of Edward's masculinity than Jacob's. Edward Cullen's masculinity is heavily influenced by his family background, particularly emphasizing physicality over other forms of masculinity. The study identifies data shifts, encompassing changes in masculinity type and appraisal system. Suggestions for future research include exploring translation methods and ideologies not addressed in this study and investigating prototype translation models for translating masculinity.
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