CHARACTER ARC TOKOH KARL DALAM FILM DIE LIEBESKÜMMERER (2024) KARYA SHIREL PELEG

Abstract

This study discusses the character development of Karl in the film Die Liebeskümmerer (2024) by Shirel Peleg. The aim of this study is to describe Karl’s character development and to analyze the factors that influence his character development. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data consint of dialogues and scenes from the film. The data are analyzed using K.M. Weiland’s (2016) Character Arc theory and Boggs & Petrie’s (1996) film structure theory. The results show that Karl experiences a positive character arc through the stages of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. At the beginning of the film, Karl is potrayed as a rational, skeptical, and defensive person toward emotional involvement, because of his past experience (lie ghost), which create a lie belief that love only brings pain and the loss of freedom. Karl’s interaction with Maria and his emotional experiences during the counseling process encourage him to reflect on his beliefs. At the end of the film, Karl becomes more open about his feelings, is willing to accept emotional risks and has the courage to express his love and commitment. This study concludes that Karl’s character development is built through a structured narrative process and is influenced by conflict and social relationships.

Keywords: character development, character arc, K.M. Weiland, Die Liebeskümmerer.

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