THE DUALITY OF ROLES IN THE NOVEL WISANGGENI SANG BURONAN BY SENO GUMIRA AJI DARMA

Ummi Nurjamil Baiti Lapiana; Wiekandini Dyah Pandanwangi; Sri Nani Hari Yanti

Ummi Nurjamil Baiti Lapiana Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Wiekandini Dyah Pandanwangi Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Sri Nani Hari Yanti Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia

Abstract

This research explores the identity conflict experienced by the character Wisanggeni in the novel Wisanggeni: Sang Buronan by Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Wisanggeni, as the main character, embodies a complex duality of roles. He is both a hero and a fugitive. This study employs a character analysis approach, focusing on Wisanggeni's inner struggle with his identity, revealing the roles' duality between protagonist and antagonist. The analysis shows that the identity conflict experienced by Wisanggeni reflects the moral and ethical dilemmas faced in the social and political context of Java. The duality of Wisanggeni, as a representation of the struggle between good and evil, underscores the intense quest for self-identity. This quest is particularly intense due to the societal pressures and expectations Wisanggeni must navigate. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how Seno Gumira Ajidarma uses the character Wisanggeni to explore complex themes such as identity, morality, and power within the context of Indonesian culture.