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The Smog of Jakarta - Coggle Diagram
The Smog of Jakarta
Intrinsic Elements:
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Point of View: Third-person, focusing on Dara’s thoughts and actions.
Plot: Forward, as the story progresses chronologically from the problem's introduction to its resolution.
Writing Style: Descriptive and emotive, emphasizing vivid imagery and emotional appeal to engage readers.
Place: Jakarta, Indonesia.
Time: Contemporary era, during the height of globalization and industrialization.
Atmosphere: Gloomy and chaotic initially, shifting to hopeful and inspiring as change begins.
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Figurative Language:
- Metaphor: "Globalization was like that double-edged sword."
- Personification: "The smoke emitted from his factories poisoned the rivers and choked the air alike."
- Personification: "And the skies were painted in ashes"
Extrinsic Elements
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Economic Context: Explores how economic growth driven by globalization contributes to environmental degradation and the imbalance between industrial progress
Cultural Context: Highlights the Indonesian community’s role in addressing environmental issues through traditional values like communal effort and modern strategies.
Author's Background:
Historical Background: The time period and significant events that influence the story. In this case, the backdrop is the contemporary era of globalization and industrialization, highlighting its environmental impacts.
Social Background: The conditions, such as pollution, industrialization, and urbanization, that create the central conflict. The story focuses on Jakarta's struggle with environmental degradation due to globalization.
Economic Background: The role of economic pressures, such as the demand for industrial output and reliance on imported goods, which contribute to environmental issues depicted in the story.
Environmental Background: The ecological challenges, such as air and water pollution, that are central to the narrative and drive the protagonist’s actions.