Citra perempuan Tokoh Utama dalam Novel Perempuan Bayangan Karya Netty Virgiantini: Kajian Sastra Feminis

Abstract

Literature is a representation of life conveyed through the author’s imagination. As one form of literary work, a novel does not merely present a story but also contains perspectives on social conditions, including the image of women. This study aims to examine the image of women in the novel Perempuan Bayangan by Netty Vergiantini, focusing on the main character, Ningrum. The research employs feminist literary theory and a descriptive qualitative method in analyzing the data. The analysis is centered on three main aspects of the female image: physical, psychological, and social. (1) The physical image includes descriptions of the character's body and appearance. (2) The psychological image reflects the character’s mental condition, emotions, and way of thinking. (3) Meanwhile, the social image is portrayed through the character's position in society and her relationship with the surrounding environment. The results of the study indicate that the image of women in this novel is predominantly reflected through the physical aspect with 24 data points, followed by the psychological aspect with 15data points, and the social aspect with 6 data points. These three aspects are interconnected in forming a complex portrayal of women within a patriarchal society.