The mapping in table 3.6.1 above explained the relation between the source domain FIRE and the target domain SPIRIT. The mapping highlighted
the characteristic of source domain FIRE which applied to target domain SPIRIT.
3.7 LIFE IS JOURNEY
There are two data represent the concept LIFE IS JOURNEY. The conceptual metaphor LIFE IS JOURNEY is derived from the mapping process
based on the metaphorical expression found in data number 5 and 27.
m. Datum 13 no. 5:
“And even after nearly 225 years, we have long way yet to travel.”
Explanation:
In datum 13 the metaphorical expression we have long way yet to travel
shows the concept of a journey that described the nation‟s journey. The metaphorical expression described that the nation‟s life reflected as journey.
Officially, the expression „we have long way yet to travel‟ belongs to the long process of a journey, but here that metaphorical expression is used to describe
nation‟s life. Which nation‟s life is obviously not a journey. LIFE and JOURNEY are two things that have different conceptual domain. Therefore,
the metaphorical expre ssion indicates that the nation‟s life reflected as
journey. The target domain LIFE is conceived in source domain JOURNEY. LIFE is constructed as JOURNEY and conceptually has the same experiential
bases process as JOURNEY.
The journey of America as democracy nation which is believed in liberty and freedom as their principle is assumed too early even after 225 years
of independence when they reach liberty in America. Therefore, the meaning of the metaphorical sentence is America still has to keep their energy to spread
the liberty principle to other countries. This meaning is supported by the previous paragraph explained that America as the country of freedom that
wants to introduce their principle to other country to get involve in order to build strong cooperation between nations. The function of this metaphorical
sentence is to create artistic effect about the political journey and express the next expectation of America‟s future.
n. Datum 14 no. 27:
“So, let us mark this day in remembrance of who we are and how far we
have travel. ”
Explanation:
In datum 14 the metaphorical expression „how far we have travel’ indicates the process of a journey that used to describe the nation‟s life. The
metaphorical expression described that the nation‟s life reflected as journey. The expression
„how far we have travel‟ belongs to the length process of a journey, but here that metaphorical expression is used to describe nation‟s life.
LIFE and JOURNEY are two things that have different conceptual domain, but the metaphorica
l expression indicates that the nation‟s life reflected as journey. The target domain LIFE is conceived in source domain JOURNEY.
LIFE is constructed as JOURNEY and conceptually has the same experiential bases process as JOURNEY.
The meaning of the metaphorical expression contained on the sentence is how long the black people had their freedom from slavery and received the
equality with the white man in America. This inauguration is the proof and also the remembrance of progress that black people today can lead this nation
too as the result of their struggle through freedom on their own. This meaning is based on the previous paragraph which showed the struggle of black people
and assumed to be the real liberty in the land of America. This metaphor has the function of expression, because Obama as the black people exclaimed this
inauguration day as a remembrance of their struggle. Table 3.7.1 Mapping of NATION LIFE IS JOURNEY
