ANALYSIS OF JEALOUSLY IN TRAGIC GENRE IN DANIEL WALLACE'S THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF ROAM: VIEWED FROM FRYE'S STRUCTURAL THEORY

• Main Author: CITRA NUR IFLAHA, 121411231079
• Format: Theses and Dissertations NonPeerReviewed
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: PR English literature
• Online Access: http://repository.unair.ac.id/83656/1/CITRA%20NUR%20IFLAHA-121411231079-SKRIPSI%20-%20ABSTRAK.pdf; http://repository.unair.ac.id/83656/2/CITRA%20NUR%20IFLAHA-121411231079-SKRIPSI%20-%20FULLTEXT.pdf; http://repository.unair.ac.id/83656/; http://lib.unair.ac.id
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

This study discusses the problem of jealousy suffered by the protagonist, Helen, as illustrated in the novel The Kings and Queens of Roam written by Daniel Wallace. In literary works, the theme about jealousy is very common. However, the writer finds it interesting to be further research, regarding how jealousy could define a tragic genre in literary works. This thesis aims at analyzing the jealousy through the characterization and the plot structure by using Frye’s Myths Theory. The data will be collected with qualitative method, for example, the quotations and narratives that indicates the important hints. Then, the writer will find the connection between the plot’s elements and Frye’s Theory of Myths. Based on the results of analyses, this study concludes that jealousy can bring tragedy and other people may become a victim of that misfortune. Even though there are many chances to make the story a happy end however, since the characters choose to walk on the path of destruction.