Analisis Generasi Sandwich Pada Tokoh Kaluna Dalam Novel Home Sweet Loan (Analisis Semiotika Ferdinand De Saussure)

Abstract

This research is entitled “Analysis of the Sandwich Generation in the Figure of Kaluna in the Novel Home Sweet Loan (Ferdinand De Saussure Semiotics Analysis).” The research method is qualitative by using Ferdinand De Saussure's semiotic analysis. The purpose of This research aims to analyze the sandwich generation in Kaluna's character in the novel Home Sweet Loan by using Ferdinand De Saussure's semiotics. Ferdinand De Saussure's semiotics. This research examines linguistic signs in the novel through the four main concepts of Saussure's semiotics, namely the signifier and signified, language (langue) and speech (parole), synchronic and diachronic, and syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships. syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships. The results showed that Kaluna experiences various challenges as part of the sandwich generation, such as financial burden, family and social demands, and emotional pressure. The research This research is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of the sandwich generation as well as add insight into the study of semiotics and phenomenon and add insight into the study of semiotics and communication science.