ANALISIS TOKOH DAN PENOKOHAN DALAM NOVEL BERHENTI DI KAMU KARYA DEWI WULAN SARI

Abstract

                                                   ABSTRACT

     This research is entitled Analisis tokoh dan penokohan novel berhenti di kamu karya Dewi Wulan Sari. The elements analyzed are characters and characterizations. This study uses the theory of Burhan Nurgiyantoro and several other supporting theories. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive method. In the application of this method the author describes the data in the form of words in a decomposed manner so that the author can draw the conclusion that research on character analysis and characterization stops at you can be applied with this method because it makes it easier for researchers and readers to understand literary works. The qualitative approach holds that there is nothing in the form of a sign system that should be underestimated, everything is important, and everything has an influence and is related to others. By describing all kinds of sign systems (semiotics) may provide a more comprehensive understanding of what is being studied. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that the main character, namely Aura, is a character who is widely told and a character who is always present in various events. Aura is a career woman who lives in a simple house with her grandmother, Rahayu. Aura often calls her grandmother Ms. because of Rahayu's old age. Deciding to live with her grandmother Aura avoids her love story and to rebuild her broken heart. And in this story there are fifteen additional characters, namely Arkan, Arya, Rahayu, Rini, Ryan, Astri, Tania Netta, Chicken Trader, Aiden, Jasmine, Dava, Haru, Ratih, and Calista, each of which fills and occupies a role.

Keywords: character, characterization, analysis, structural