JANICE GORDIAN, GUMILANGGENG THE INFLUENCES OF JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY AND SHINTO ON THE CREATION OF NO-FACE IN “SPIRITED AWAY”. [TA] (Unpublished)
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Abstract
This study explores the cultural and psychological dimensions behind the creation of No-Face (Kaonashi), a character selected for analysis in Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. It focuses on how elements of Japanese mythology and Shinto beliefs influence the characterization and symbolic role of No-Face in the film. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research examines the narrative, mise en scène, and character development through various theoretical frameworks. These include Shinto concepts such as kami, tsumi, misogi, and wa. Additionally, characterization theory is applied to interpret No-Face’s behaviors and transformations throughout the story. The findings suggest that No-Face embodies spiritual imbalance and human desire, serving as both a reflection of traditional Japanese spirituality and a critique of modern alienation.
| Item Type: | TA |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Characterization, Japanese Mythology, Kami, Mise-en-scène, Misogi, Shinto, Tsumi, Wa, and Yokai. |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa > S1 Sastra Inggris |
| Depositing User: | umclibs1 |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Oct 2025 03:56 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Oct 2025 03:56 |
| URI: | http://repository.machung.ac.id/id/eprint/1003 |
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