So Nathaniela Elizia Hendarto
Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Raden Arief Nugroho
Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Abstract
This study examines the contextual meaning in the novel The Little Prince by applying Parera’s (2004) theory of contextual meaning. The research aims to categorize the types of contextual meaning present in the text. The findings indicate that Linguistic Context is the most prevalent type of contextual meaning (37.5%), followed by Personal Context (25.0%) while Purposeful, Mood, and Situational Context each account for 12.5%. The study highlights how the writer navigates the philosophical and symbolic nature of the text, utilizing adaptive strategies to preserve emotional nuances, and moral lessons. Ultimately, the results underscore the necessity aesthetic and philosophical language of literary works.
