Symbolism in the Movie "Divergent": Peirce's Semiotic Analysis of the Faction's Symbols

Balqis, Nabila and , Dr. Laili Etika Rahmawati, S.Pd., M.Pd. (2026) Symbolism in the Movie "Divergent": Peirce's Semiotic Analysis of the Faction's Symbols. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.

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Abstract

This study examines the symbolism of faction emblems in the film “Divergent” through the semiotic perspective of Charles Sanders Peirce. The study focuses on the symbolic function of the five factions—Abnegation, Dauntless, Erudite, Amity, and Candor—as visual signs that convey social identity and ideological values in a dystopian society. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method using Peirce’s semiotic framework, which examines the relationship between the representamen, the object, and the interpretant, as well as the classification of signs into icons, indices, and symbols. The results show that the Abnegation symbol represents humility and self-sacrifice; Dauntless, courage and resilience; Erudite, intelligence and rational thought; Amity, peace and harmony; and Candor, honesty and justice. These symbols essentially function as symbolic signs, although some possess iconic and indexical characteristics. In addition to serving as visual markers, faction symbols act as ideological instruments that reinforce social divisions, shape collective identities, and support mechanisms of social control within the dystopian system. Overall, symbolism in “Divergent” plays a crucial role in constructing meaning, identity, and ideology, as well as conveying social and ideological messages to the audience. Keywords: Charles Sanders Peirce, Divergent, Faction Symbols, Film Studies, Semiotic Analysis, Symbolism.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Charles Sanders Peirce, Divergent, Simbol Faksi, Studi Film, Analisis Semiotik, Simbolisme
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Communications H Social Sciences > HE Communications > Broadcasting
Divisions:	Fakultas Komunikasi dan Informatika > S1 Ilmu Komunikasi
Depositing User:	NABILA BALQIS
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2026 04:10
Last Modified:	18 Aug 2026 04:11
URI:	http://eprints.ums.ac.id/id/eprint/148129

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