The analysis of attitude in the characterization in a local folktale  

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Manggala, Simon Arsa

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: KOLITA 17: Konferensi Linguistik Tahunan Atma Jaya Ketujuh Belas Tingkat Internasional, page 442-447.
Topik: Characterization; Appraisal System; Moral Message
Fulltext: 442-447.Simon Arsa Manggala.pdf (498.81KB)

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Characters and their characteristics are central in a literary work. Stories and plots are built by the characters’ conducts and behaviors. More importantly, the characterization might support the moral message of the work. The moral message can be determined after distinguishing the characters into two opposing groups. The first group should consist of noble characters, and the second group should consist of atrocious characters. The distinction is feasible by employing appraisal system, particularly the attitudes. This paper observes the characterization of the characters in a folktale entitled “The person who was born a goat” (Rigo in Andersen, 1999). The observation aims at describing and categorizing the characters into the two opposing groups. Further, it also supports the delivery moral message of the work. This paper follows six steps to attain the aims First, the the characters in the story are identified. Second, the linguistic items characterizing the characters are collected. The linguistic items are used to determine the characteristics of the characters. Third, the characteristics are analyzed by utilizing the observation of the attitudes. The analysis of attitude follows the system proposed by Martin and White (2005). Fourth, the characteristics and the attitudes are elaborated. Fifth, the characters are categorized into opposing groups, the good and evil characters. Sixth, the characterization is elaborated to describe the possible moral message of the work. Hypothetically, the good characters should possess more positive characteristics than the evils do. However, due to the plot, the good characters might also possess negative characteristics. A literary work is born in a particular culture, but this paper does not aim at drawing any generalization toward any cultures. The result is not closely elaborated with the socio-cultural background of the work. Hopefully, this paper might serve as a preliminary paper to more detailed and rigorous papers or research.

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