Perceptions of Enola's Voice in the Film Enola Holmes (2020)

Abstract

Films are a widely used mass media communication tool. They can influence viewers' perceptions of the issues they address. The morals and messages of films can have positive cognitive and emotional impacts on audiences. Films often convey specific messages, which can be interpreted from various perspectives, whether positively or negatively. The film Enola Holmes was selected for this study because it addresses feminist issues. The researchers aim to understand students' perceptions of feminism in the film "Enola Holmes". This study aims to explore how students view feminism and Enola's voice in "Enola Holmes", especially Enola's character traits of independence, courage, and self-confidence and how these characters are depicted in the film. This qualitative study employs purposive sampling to select relevant informants as the primary data source. Additionally, snowball sampling will be used to gather supporting evidence from other informants to enrich the data collection. Five informants will be involved in completing this study to provide statements related to the research topic. This study aims to explore how students view feminism and Enola's voice in "Enola Holmes", especially Enola's character traits of independence, brave, and self-confidence. Various factors influencing informants' perceptions of the issues addressed in the film include backgrounds, situations, environments, and psychological factors. Furthermore, the research will examine how informants view feminism in "Enola Holmes" and whether they perceive the film as both an entertainment and educational medium.