Abstract
Deconstruction is a form of a refutation of assumptions that have been considered true. This study aims to deconstruct the protagonist Midun in the novel Sengsara Membawa Nikmat by Tulis Sutan Sati that the protagonist is not always true because this novel has a dominant protagonist. Actually, behind the characterization of the protagonist, there are other characters inherent in the character that should not focus on one domination which is considered the focal point of truth. This research uses the critical analysis method with the Derrida deconstruction approach, initiated by Jacques Derrida. This study uses text analysis methods and techniques to understand the characters of Midun in the Sengsara Membawa Nikmat by Tulis Sutan Sati. Although it often appears in the literary space, that is, in a story, there are protagonists and antagonists, even though each character is a character, there is no specificity between the protagonist and the antagonist. The protagonist has a different side or a bad character, and vice versa. The antagonist character also has a good character. The results showed that the main protagonist, Midun has other characters that are not good.
Highlights
This study aims to deconstruct the protagonist Midun in the novel Sengsara Membawa Nikmat by Tulis Sutan Sati that the protagonist is not always true because this novel has a dominant protagonist
Literary work is a form of experience or a picture of human life
Literary works are created to be read, enjoyed, and understood so that they can be useful in people's lives
Summary
Literary work is a form of experience or a picture of human life. Literature is a reflection of the culture at the time the literary work was created. Literary works are cultural products that have broad dimensions. Literary works are created to be read, enjoyed, and understood so that they can be useful in people's lives. The author tries to convey certain messages to the reader through literary works. One of the means to convey the message is through the characters presented in the story. Characters are fictional individuals who experience events or actions in various story events (Sudjiman, 1991). Characters are generally in the form of humans and sometimes in the form of animals, plants, and inanimate objects that are brought to life
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