IDENTITY CRISIS AND ALIENATION IN THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF AFTERSUN FILM BY CHARLOTTE WALES

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the identity crisis and alienation within a film “Aftersun” by Charlotte Wells. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Result of the study indicate that there are 3 categories of identity crisis, namely Role Confusion (7), Isolation (10), and Self-Doubt (11). The highest identity crisis characteristics is Self-Doubt. The impact of identity crisis can be seen in four main aspects, such as Worthless (8), Self-Doubt (5), Insecurity (7), and Alienation (5). Alienation consists of five main attributes, namely Meaninglessness (7), Normlessness (6), Social Isolation (5), and Self-Estrangement (4).