BURUNG-BURUNG RANTAU (1992) BY Y.B. MANGUNWIJAYA: ANALYSIS OF NARRATION AND FOCALIZATION OF THE HEROIN

Abstract

Abstract

This study shows the subordination of the heroine of Burung-Burung Rantau (1992) by Y. B. Mangunwijaya by observing narration and focalization. Analysis of the narration is done by using the narrative techniques proposed by Genette (1980) and study of focalization is conducted by using the focalization by Kenan (2003). Narrator and focalizator subordinate the heroine in the aspect of the body and sexuality, marriage, and education related to gender issues. By analyzing the diction used by focalizator in scrutinizing the heroine, diction places the heroin in the lower position as well.

Key words: Subordination, narration, focalization, diction, gender