PENERAPAN TEORI OBJEKTIF PADA CERPEN “SEPOTONG SENJA UNTUK PACARKU” KARYA SENO GUMIRA ADJIDARMA

Abstract

This article describes the application of objective theory in the short story “Sepotong Senja untuk Pacarku†by Seno Gumira Adjidarma. The application of this theory is based on the problem that encloses research, namely how objective theory can build intrinsic elements of short stories and interpret short stories more thoroughly. The theory used in this study is the objective theory put forward by Abrams. This theory encloses an analysis centered on the exposure and discussion of intrinsic elements of short stories. The elements discussed in this study are themes, plots, settings, strengthening, point of view, language style, and mandate. The intrinsic element that builds this short story must be positioned objectively and autonomously. This research uses qualitative method by placing short story as object and research data. The results of this study show that the objective theory put forward by Abrams becomes an important aspect in discussing short stories on the basis of their intrinsic elements. Thus, this research is expected to show objective theory to be one of the theories used to analyze short stories appropriately and comprehensively.