ANI’S ADVERSITIES AND RESILIENCE DEPICTED IN LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE

This study examines how resilience is portrayed through the character Ani in Luckiest Girl Alive. The analysis applies Grotberg’s theory of resilience. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data gathered through non-participatory observation. The study identifies a total of 30 data, categorized under Grotberg’s adversities outside the family: sexual assaults, school shootings, and social rejection. Adversities within the family: emotional neglect from the mother, and a lack of feeling safe at home. In coping with her adversities, Ani promotes resilience through three factors: I Have, I Am, and I Can. The findings show that the film consistently represents resilience across these three categories, demonstrating Ani’s reliance on external support, her development of inner strength, and her capacity to act and problem-solve in the face of adversity. Overall, the study highlights how Ani’s behavior and responses reflect resilience as both a coping mechanism and a pathway toward empowerment.