Striking a Balance: Navigating the Dilemme between Structural and Meaning Fidelity in Translating Blank Verse

Abstract

This study investigates the viability of translating verse into Indonesian from its original language. The research is based on in-depth examinations of multiple sources, including written texts and expertise. These documents include verses from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Indonesian translations of those quotes. A wide range of stakeholders, including literary scholars, translation experts, and raters, were involved in the research. In terms of methodology, the study used an extensive data collection strategy that combines translational and linguistic data. The researchers used document analysis and focus group discussions to gather data. To find critical cultural themes and patterns, subsequent data analysis used rigorous approaches such as component analysis, taxonomy, and domain analysis. This finding emphasizes the difficulties in translating English verse into Indonesian prose. The aesthetic aspects of the original text and its translated form become disjointed due to this process, frequently resulting in the loss of metric and rhythmic nuances. This problem highlights translators’ need for more clarity preserving the source material’s stylistic refinement and thematic coherence. Notably, the study highlights how crucial it is to consider the intended meaning of verse translation. It is maintained that choosing the best translation strategy depends on having a sophisticated grasp of the fundamental goals of the translation procedure. As a result, this research significantly advances the current discussion on literary translation techniques, especially regarding verse translation., The implications extend beyond the field of literary translation and encompass broader topics like language diversity, cultural exchange, and the complexities of cross-cultural communication.