THE DETECTIVE FORMULA IN “CROOKED HOUSE” BY AGATHA CHRISTIE (Viewed From Literary Formula Theory)

ALBAR, INDRIANI (2024) THE DETECTIVE FORMULA IN “CROOKED HOUSE” BY AGATHA CHRISTIE (Viewed From Literary Formula Theory). Sarjana thesis, Universitas Khairun.

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Abstract

This research aims to analyze the classical detective formula in the novel "Crooked House" by Agatha Christie. Like detective stories, which are one of the popular stories among formulas. By using John G. Caweltii theory to reveal Cawelti's classical detective formula in the novel Crooked House which is divided into two questions; including (1) What is the action pattern of the detective formula in the novel Crooked House by Agatha Christie? (2) How are the clue discovery phases constructed in the novel Crooked House by Agatha Christie? This research uses qualitative methods. The data used in the research are the actions of the characters expressed in the novel text which is the object of research. Data is used to identify classical detective formulas in popular literature based on the theory of John G. Cawelti. This research reveals two results. The first, in accordance with the theory of John G. Cawelty, that there are several constructive aspects in the classical detective formula presented by the Agatha in the story. These aspects are (1) situation, (2) action patterns consisting of six phases; detective introduction, crime and clues, investigation, announcement of solution, explanation of solution and denouement. (3) characters and relationships which are divided into three main characters; detectives, victims, and criminals, and those who are threatened with crime but unable to solve it, (4) setting. These four aspects are very important in identifying elements of the classical detective formula in the story. The entire story of Crooked House provides further understanding of the classical detective formula. The most interesting finding from this story is the unexpected plot at the end of the story which is far from being the suspect but turns out to be the criminal of the crime that occurred. The investigation process was futile and ended with the suspect's confession. The Second, there are two phases of finding clues in this novel, namely (1) Mrs. De Havilland’s letter and (2) Josephine's diary. Keywords: Popular Literature, Formula, Classical Detective

Item Type:	Thesis (Sarjana)
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Divisions:	Fakultas > Ilmu Budaya Sastra Inggris Fakultas > Ilmu Budaya Sastra Inggris Fakultas > Ilmu Budaya Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Rini R. THalib
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2024 03:31
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2024 03:31
URI:	http://digilib.unkhair.ac.id/id/eprint/4058

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