An Analysis Of Moral Value Found In The Movie Series The Summer I Turned Pretty

  • Ni Made Yudek Yusmitha Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Indonesia
  • I Made Yogi Marantika Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Indonesia
Keywords: Literature, Movie, Moral Value

Abstract

Moral values are important lessons learnt from experiences, events, or tales that guide what is good and evil in human existence. This study was aimed at analyzing the moral principles offered in the movie “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. Using a descriptive qualitative technique, it seeks to identify and explain the many forms of moral ideals in the series' first two episodes. This study apllied Linda and Eyre's (1993) moral value theory. The movie series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is the focus of this study, with moral ideals as the objects of investigation. The result of this study shows that this movie presents two kinds of values; values of being and values of giving. The moral of giving includes love and affection, respect, kindness, and friendliness. Meanwhile, the moral of being includes self-confidence, courage, self-discipline, and honesty.The characters most prominently express love and affection. All data in the series were analysed in light of their situational context.

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Published
2025-04-20
How to Cite
Yusmitha, N. M., & Marantika, I. M. (2025). An Analysis Of Moral Value Found In The Movie Series The Summer I Turned Pretty. JURNALISTRENDi : JURNAL LINGUISTIK, SASTRA, DAN PENDIDIKAN, 10(1), 127-136. https://doi.org/10.51673/jurnalistrendi.v10i1.2267