ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE FILM 'STORY OF KALE: WHEN SOMEONE’S IN LOVE' BY M. IRFAN RAMLI AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING IN HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

This research examines the characterization of the main characters in the film "Story of Kale: When Someone’s in Love" by M. Irfan Ramli and its implications for Indonesian language learning in high school. The purpose of this study is to describe the characterization of the main characters in the film and its implications for Indonesian language learning in high school. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques such as listening and note-taking. Data analysis is conducted using Albertine Minderop theory (2005), specifically the direct (telling) and indirect (showing) methods. The results of the study indicate that there are seventeen data points on the characters of Kale and Dinda. Based on direct method analysis, Kale is characterized as friendly and confident. Through the indirect method, Kale is characterized as confident, caring, sacrificial, and possessive. Meanwhile, Dinda, in the direct method analysis, is portrayed as independent and calm. In the indirect method analysis, Dinda exhibits traits of being calm, honest, optimistic, and unfaithful. This research can be implicated in Indonesian language learning in 11th grade high school, within the context of Merdeka Curriculum's learning outcomes: students are able to infer the feelings and traits of characters as well as other intrinsic elements such as the story setting and events in drama performances.