Courtship and Romance Represented by Commensality in Bridgerton Series

Brigitta Shellyna, Salem and Henny Indarwaty, S.S., M.A. (2024) Courtship and Romance Represented by Commensality in Bridgerton Series. Sarjana thesis, Universitas Brawijaya.

Abstract

Pada serial Bridgerton, kegiatan makan bersama menggambarkan perkembangan hubungan romansa dan pertunangan di antara para karakter. Makanan memiliki peran penting dalam membangun hubungan antar karakter. Di dalam serial ini, makan bersama bukan hanya sekadar kegiatan sosial, tetapi juga menjadi sarana untuk mengekspresikan emosi dan membangun hubungan. Berdasarkan studi para ahli seperti Peksoy (2014), Ambarwati et al. (2020), Davies (2023), Goldstein (2018), dan Jönsson et al. (2021), penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana hidangan makanan dalam serial Bridgerton mencerminkan keinginan para karakter, dinamika kekuasaan, dan tekanan dari ekspektasi sosial. Melalui adegan makan bersama, serial ini mengeksplorasi kerumitan cinta, hubungan keluarga, dan peran sosial, serta menunjukkan bagaimana makanan bisa menjadi simbol kedekatan hubungan sekaligus konflik. Dengan menganalisis kegiatan makan bersama, penelitian ini menyoroti peran penting komensalitas dalam membentuk hubungan antar karakter serta cara mereka menavigasi romansa dan pertunangan.

English Abstract

In Bridgerton, shared meals are used to illustrate the development of romance and courtship among its characters. Food plays a crucial role in connecting people, and in the series, dining together goes beyond a simple social act—it becomes a way to express emotions and build relationships. Drawing on the works of scholars like Peksoy (2014), Ambarwati et al. (2020), Davies (2023), Goldstein (2018), and Jönsson et al. (2021), this research examines how meals in Bridgerton reflect the characters' desires, power dynamics, and the pressure of societal expectations. Through these dining scenes, the show explores the complex nature of love, family, and social roles, revealing how food can symbolize both connection and conflict. By analyzing commensality, this research highlights its important role in shaping the characters' relationships and their navigation of romance and courtship.

Item Type: Thesis (Sarjana)
Identification Number: 052412
Uncontrolled Keywords: romance, commensality, courtship, Bridgerton
Divisions: Fakultas Ilmu Budaya > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User: S Sucipto
Date Deposited: 03 Feb 2025 06:53
Last Modified: 03 Feb 2025 06:53
URI: http://repository.ub.ac.id/id/eprint/235642
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