Ajeng Aisyah Fitria
Universitas Gadjah Mada

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BETWEEN FICTION AND HISTORY: THE NARRATIVES OF MAJAPAHIT IN GIGREY'S NOVEL 'MADA' Ajeng Aisyah Fitria; Ardian Nugraha Priyatama
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v9i2.9671

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The Majapahit Empire has been a source of inspiration for writers of historical fiction, such as Gigrey with his novel Mada. Unfortunately, these historical fictions have the possibility to make readers experience misunderstanding in comprehending history. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal to what extent historical deviation can be considered as creativity and not deviation and whether it can be considered a deviation when the writer develops the history excessively. This study employed a descriptive-qualitative method and used Lindbald's theory of historical fiction for analyzing the data. The result shows that there is a historical narrative that can be categorized as creativity because it is so imaginative and does not trap readers in false history. Meanwhile, one form of creative change in the novel that traps can be seen when Nertaja is told as Tribhuwana Wijayatunggadewi's adopted son. Because of these creative changes, many readers are trapped in a false history as evidenced by the comments on Goodreads. This is exacerbated by promotional narratives about the author's extensive research, making common reader even more trapped in the falsehood.
Perempuan dalam Belenggu Kuasa: Subalternitas Roro Oyi dalam Sastra Lisan Makam Banyusumurup Ajeng Aisyah Fitria
Tambo: Journal of Manuscript and Oral Tradition Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): TAMBO
Publisher : Pusat Riset Manuskrip, Literatur, dan Tradisi Lisan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/tambo.2026.9255

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Concubines in the Mataram Kingdom played an important role as a form of legitimization. The more concubines there were, the more offspring were born, which signified the greatness of a king. This is found in the oral literature of the origin of the Banyusumurup Tomb with the story of Roro Oyi as Amangkurat I's concubine. The purpose of this research is to reveal Roro Oyi as a subaltern in the oral literature and to explain the powers that shackled women during Amangkurat I's reign. Data is analyzed using Gayatri Spivak's subaltern theory and Antonio Gramsci's hegemony theory. This paper used descriptive qualitative method with data retrieval techniques using observation, interviews, and listening and recording techniques. The result of this research is that Roro Oyi is a subaltern group who cannot speak. Her last attempt to speak was when Roro Oyi committed suicide. The patriarchal society and differences in social strata put Roro Oyi in a lower class. This was exacerbated by the hegemony and domination exercised by Amangkurat I. The assumption that the king was the representative of God led to Amangkurat I's absolutism.