A. J. Greimas’ Narrative structure in the animated film Turning Red

This study discusses the narrative structure in the animated film Turning Red using Algirdas Julius Greimas’ narrative theory. The purpose of this study is to find the actantial form and functional model of the story in the animated film. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data source used is the animated film Turning Red. Collecting data using the technique of listening and noting. Data analysis was carried out with three main steps, namely data reduction, data exposure, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that:(1) the actantial form in the animated film Turning Red contained three schemes, namely when Mei turns into a red panda, she and her friends want to attend the 4town concert, and how Ming educates Mei with various rules and prohibitions. Each schema has six functions: sender, receiver, subject, object, helper, and opposant;(2) The functional model in this film is divided into initial situation, transformation stage, and final situation. It moves forward and sequentially

A. J. Greimas’ Narrative structure in the animated film Turning Red

This study discusses the narrative structure in the animated film Turning Red using Algirdas Julius Greimas’ narrative theory. The purpose of this study is to find the actantial form and functional model of the story in the animated film. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data source used is the animated film Turning Red. Collecting data using the technique of listening and noting. Data analysis was carried out with three main steps, namely data reduction, data exposure, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that:(1) the actantial form in the animated film Turning Red contained three schemes, namely when Mei turns into a red panda, she and her friends want to attend the 4town concert, and how Ming educates Mei with various rules and prohibitions. Each schema has six functions: sender, receiver, subject, object, helper, and opposant;(2) The functional model in this film is divided into initial situation, transformation stage, and final situation. It moves forward and sequentially

Lessons, narratives, and research directions for a sustainable circular economy

The current enthusiasm for the circular economy (CE) offers a unique opportunity to advance the impact of research on sustainability transitions. Diverse interpretations of CE by scholars, however, produce partly opposing assessments of its potential benefits, which can hinder progress. Here, we synthesize policy-relevant lessons and research directions for a sustainable CE and identify three narratives-optimist, reformist, and skeptical-that underpin the ambiguity in CE assessments. Based on 54 key CE scholars' insights, we identify three research needs: the articulation and discussion of ontologically distinct CE narratives; bridging of technical, managerial, socio-economic, environmental, and political CE perspectives; and critical assessment of opportunities and limits of CE science-policy interactions. Our findings offer practical guidance for scholars to engage reflexively with the rapid expansion of CE knowledge, identify and pursue high-impact research directions, and communicate more effectively with practitioners and policymakers.ISSN:1088-1980ISSN:1530-929