LATTE: A Journal of Language, Culture, and Technology ISSN: XXXX - XXXX

A Reflection of the Author's Life in Anne Rice's Novel Interview with the Vampire

2024-06-25T08:12:24+07:00

Interview With The Vampire is the first novel in Anne Rice’s vampire chronicles series, which was published in 1976. Interview with the Vampire has been nominated for various awards since its initial release in 1976, including the Bram Stoker Awards and the British Fantasy Awards. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that Rice’s firsthand experiences inspiring this novel. Previous research had managed to highlight the relationship between the author’s life with her literature works but none of them were related to vampire stories. Even though people might find monsters’ story is implausible, readers and viewers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror have the desire to explore the impossible (Athans, 2014). In addition, Wood (1999) strongly added that the details Rice has made about vampire has entirely changed the general vampire world. Rice’s major changes are: vampires were made more reasonable, believable, sympathetic, modern, and suited to the urban setting. On top of that, Rice has put the vampire closer to the readers as the story was told in first-person narration. Considering all of these, the researchers were intrigued in analyzing further the portrayal of Rice’s biography in her novel. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. While data in this research were taken from the novel Interview with the Vampire. This study found a resemblance of Anne Rice’s adulthood stage of life in Louis’s life. In addition, it is also found out that there are similarities between the characters in the novel with the real family member of Anne Rice and her childhood environment. Finally, the study was carried out by conducting a biographical study. The resemblances of characters with people of her life, Rice persuaded the readers to not only like and empathize with vampires, but also to trust them.

Keywords: Literature, biographical analysis, novel, vampire.

Hallyu Tsunami: How Korean Pop Culture is Reshaping Indonesian Consumer

2024-04-22T09:18:41+07:00

The global phenomenon known as Hallyu or the Korean Wave has a significant impact on many facets of culture and society. Due to the worldwide impact of Korean pop culture, Indonesia, one of the nations most affected by this cultural wave, has seen notable changes in consumer behavior. In addition to winning over Indonesian consumers' hearts, the Hallyu phenomenon has drastically changed their consumption habits, taste in food, fashion and way of life.

Keywords: Korean wave, pop culture, hallyu, culture, Indonesian consumers, mass culture, soft power.

Journal Review of Capitalism in European Soccer

2024-04-22T00:04:15+07:00

In the past few decades, the European football industry has become a major source of mass entertainment as well as a vibrant platform for capitalism. This essay offers a critical analysis of the ways in which capitalism has influenced the development of European football. This article investigates the economic, social, and cultural ramifications of capital's domination in professional football through a theoretical analysis and case study methodology. The development of football teams into multinational corporations under the ownership of oligarchs and international investors is covered in this examination. The morals and principles that guide the sport are also impacted by these structural modifications, in addition to the clubs' financial operations. This review also looks at how capitalism affects football's diversity and cultural identity, as well as how it affects the balance of competition between clubs. This analysis focuses on the moral dilemmas that arose from capitalism's hegemony in European football, including matters of financial disparity, the commodification of sportsmen, and the displacement of local communities by corporate interests. This review provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of the relationship between European football and capitalism by summarizing critical viewpoints from a range of angles. It also highlights viable alternatives for maintaining the integrity of a sport that is cherished by millions of fans worldwide.

Keywords: Football, industry, capitalism.

A Study on Fandom and Fan Culture: Socioeconomic Implications in the Digital Era

2024-04-21T23:54:58+07:00

The study of fandom and fan culture has grown in significance in the digital age. Fandoms are communities of individuals with shared interests who participate in activities like reading, viewing, and making fan art. Fandom's socioeconomic effects include its contribution to the production and consumption of cultural content as well as its effects on the travel, entertainment, and retail industries. But there are also societal effects like "gatekeeping" and copyright-related legal problems. It also reveals how crucial it is to comprehend the dynamics of power and identity in fandom communities. This study sheds light on issues with intellectual property and social identity as well as shifts in popular culture and media in the digital age.

Keywords: Fandom, fan culture, socioeconomics, crowdfunding, social identity.

Exploring The BTS ARMY Fandom: A Comprehensive Review

2024-04-21T22:45:50+07:00

This comprehensive review explores the BTS ARMY fandom within the context of globalization and technological advancements. As societies increasingly interact across cultural boundaries, the emergence of South Korean culture, particularly represented by BTS, has become a significant phenomenon. Through a qualitative desk research approach, utilizing secondary data analysis of existing literature, this study delves into the nature of fandoms, specifically focusing on the ARMY community. The objectives encompass understanding the importance of the topic, reviewing the state of the art and previous research, and elucidating the dynamics of ARMY fandom within the context of globalization. By examining existing studies and theories, this research seeks to provide insights into the characteristics and behaviors of ARMY fandom members. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how technology and globalization shape contemporary fan cultures, with implications for broader social and cultural processes. This review underscores the significance of ARMY fandom as a global cultural phenomenon and highlights avenues for future research in fan studies.

Keywords: BTS, ARMY fandom, globalization, fan studies, social and cultural processes