Intertextual Transformation of Intrinsic Elements of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in the Webtoon Dorm Du

Syahruni Junaid; Citra Andini; Nahdhiyah Nahdhiyah; A. Maharani Maimun

Authors

Syahruni Junaid Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
Citra Andini Hasanuddin University
Nahdhiyah Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
A. Maharani Maimun Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Keywords:

Intertextuality, Hypogram, Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, Webtoon, Intrinsic Elements

Abstract

This study examines the intertextual transformation of intrinsic elements in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the Indonesian webtoon Dorm Du, using Gérard Genette’s concepts of hypogram and hypertext. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach to provide an in-depth description and interpretation of the intertextual relationships between classical literary texts and modern digital texts. The analysis shows that Dorm Du reconstructs rather than replicates characters, plot, and setting to fit modern cultural contexts and the digital medium. Alice’s curiosity becomes Agrin’s struggle under psychological pressure; the episodic plot shifts into a cause‑and‑effect horror narrative; and the fantastical world turns into a realistic dormitory that gradually reveals its terror. This transformation reflects a shift in narrative function from whimsical fantasy to psychological tension, aligning the story with contemporary audience sensibilities. Moreover, the findings demonstrate how intertextuality operates as a creative strategy rather than a derivative process in digital storytelling. These findings highlight how classic texts remain relevant through digital re‑presentation, offering insights for adapting story structures and atmospheres to contemporary readers.

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