An Analysis of Politeness Strategies in the Main Character Movie: Killer of the Flower Moon

Vierel Maulana Nibras Athallah — 2026-04-19

This study examined how language is used to navigate power dynamics and relationships in Killers of the Flower Moon, employing Brown and Levinson’s politeness theory and Morand’s framework on power. The analysis focuses on how characters use positive politeness to build trust, negative politeness to soften demands, bald-on-record statements to assert authority, and off-record strategies to convey concerns indirectly. Findings reveal that Hale and Ernest manipulate language to present themselves as protectors while concealing selfish motives, using religious references and promises to gain Mollie’s trust and ensure her dependence. Mollie, in contrast, employs cautious, indirect speech to voice her suspicions without openly challenging the dominant power structures, reflecting her vulnerable position within a system of exploitation. The study highlights how language serves as a tool for both control and resistance, exposing the moral conflicts of the characters while underscoring the systemic injustices faced by the Osage people. These findings demonstrate the role of language in revealing hidden intentions and maintaining societal hierarchies, adding depth to the narrative’s exploration of betrayal, trust, and resilience.

Prophetism-Based Digital Storytelling Training for Literacy and History Empowerment at Al-Maa’uun Orphanage

Ilham Rabbani — 2026-04-19

The rapid advancement of digital technology often traps the younger generation in consumptive media use that lacks educational substance. This community service program aims to strengthen digital literacy and historical awareness among the foster children of Al-Maa'uun Orphanage in Wangon, Banyumas, through prophetism-based digital storytelling. Grounded in Muhammadiyah's prophetic values—humanization, liberation, and transcendence—the program utilized direct mentoring and structured training. Conducted in February 2026, the implementation involved twenty-seven children and three caregivers over two face-to-face sessions. The method encompassed historical internalization, short scriptwriting, and technical video production using smartphones and accessible editing software. The evaluation, utilizing pre-testing, post-testing, and interviews, revealed a significant escalation in the participants' cognitive capacity, self-confidence, and digital literacy skills. The children successfully produced and published short, meaningful audio-visual works that encapsulated local historical narratives and Islamic virtues. Ultimately, this empowerment initiative effectively transformed digital devices from mere entertainment tools into strategic cultural instruments. It established a resilient digital literacy ecosystem within the orphanage, enabling the children to actively participate in cultural preaching and ensuring the preservation of the institution's collective memory amidst the modern digital landscape.The rapid advancement of digital technology often traps the younger generation in consumptive media use that lacks educational substance. This community service program aims to strengthen digital literacy and historical awareness among the foster children of Al-Maa'uun Orphanage in Wangon, Banyumas, through prophetism-based digital storytelling. Grounded in Muhammadiyah's prophetic values—humanization, liberation, and transcendence—the program utilized direct mentoring and structured training. Conducted in February 2026, the implementation involved twenty-seven children and three caregivers over two face-to-face sessions. The method encompassed historical internalization, short scriptwriting, and technical video production using smartphones and accessible editing software. The evaluation, utilizing pre-testing, post-testing, and interviews, revealed a significant escalation in the participants' cognitive capacity, self-confidence, and digital literacy skills. The children successfully produced and published short, meaningful audio-visual works that encapsulated local historical narratives and Islamic virtues. Ultimately, this empowerment initiative effectively transformed digital devices from mere entertainment tools into strategic cultural instruments. It established a resilient digital literacy ecosystem within the orphanage, enabling the children to actively participate in cultural preaching and ensuring the preservation of the institution's collective memory amidst the modern digital landscape.

Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature

An Analysis of Politeness Strategies in the Main Character Movie: Killer of the Flower Moon

Prophetism-Based Digital Storytelling Training for Literacy and History Empowerment at Al-Maa’uun Orphanage