A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHARACTERS IN MEAN GIRLS (2004) AND MEAN GIRLS (2024)

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This study aims to explain the similarities and differences found in the films Mean Girls (2004) and Mean Girls (2024) and associated with the representation of women. The theory used in analyzing Comparative Lliterature is the theory proposed by Steven Tötösy de Zepetnek (1998) and Robin Lakoff (1975). The data sources in this research are taken from the films Mean Girls (2004) and Mean Girls (2024). The research method is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection is done by analyzing the dialogue of 14 data and 8 data from both films. The total data of 45 data there are 9 similarities and 6 differences, then the total data of 9 data is the result of the representation of women. The results showed that Mean Girls (2004) and Mean Girls (2024) have similarities and differences. The similarities show the consistency of American teenage culture, while the differences reflect the times, social media, and modern expressions. This comparison is relevant to Zepetnek's principle of comparative literature which highlights the relationship between text, culture and social context. The film also represents women, where in this film women are mostly represented as individuals who maintain modesty, are careful in language, and are sensitive to prevailing social norms.