The Role of Solidarity as Social Networks News from the Digital Newspaper: Transitivity Perspective

Abstract

This article discusses the news of solidarity, partnership, and culture uploaded through the North Sulawesi digital newspaper platform which is read by the public. The purpose of this study is to identify events, and actions that indicate solidarity, partnership, and culture. The research method used is qualitative with qualitative theory. Multimodality analysis is used to reveal the ideational meaning contained in the verbal and visual modes, as well as the relationship between visual and verbal modes in constructing meaning or messages. The systemic Functional Linguistic approach specifically transitivity theory is used to reveal verbal mode messages. Visual grammar is used to reveal the message from the visual mode. The results of the study indicate that the verbal and visual modes of reporting represent solidarity, partnership, and culture in Indonesia. The diversity of ethnic groups, which have different customs, habits, and cultural values does not become a barrier to carrying out social activities together. This is manifested in acts of solidarity between tribes which are represented through helping activities in the community.