Rochmat Budi Santosa

An Analysis of Illocutionary Speech Acts in the Book“Paparaton: Legenda Ken Arok dan Ken Dedes”

Introduction

An analysis of illocutionary speech acts in the book“paparaton: legenda ken arok dan ken dedes”. This study analyzes Searle's illocutionary speech acts in 'Paparaton: Legenda Ken Arok dan Ken Dedes.' Discover how directives, commisives, representatives, and expressives shape the narrative flow.

Abstract

This study aims at finding out how the Searle’s illocutionary speech acts are most frequently used and performed in the book “Paparaton: Legenda Ken Arok dan Ken Dedes”. The researcher uses qualitative method by collecting data from reading the book, analyzing the dialogues of each characters, reading the script and doing library research. The total of the classification illocutionary speech acts according to Searle are 39 speech acts. The result of analysis shows that there are 9 commisives of illocutionary speech acts (23%). There are 9 representatives of illocutionary speech acts (23%). There are 7 expressive of illocutionary speech acts (18%). There are 14 directives of illocutionary speech acts (38%). It is not found declaration of illocutionary acts in this book. The study also reveals the importance of illocutionary speech acts in keeping the flow of storyline of the book. This study expected to give some useful insights in understanding what illocutionary speech acts.

Review

This study, titled "An Analysis of Illocutionary Speech Acts in the Book 'Paparaton: Legenda Ken Arok dan Ken Dedes'," presents a clear and focused objective: to identify and quantify the types of Searle's illocutionary speech acts most frequently used within the chosen literary work. Employing a qualitative research method, the study involves close reading, analysis of character dialogues, and library research, demonstrating a systematic approach to textual examination. This exploration of a foundational linguistic theory within a specific and culturally significant Indonesian narrative offers an accessible and valuable insight into the practical application of speech act analysis in literary contexts. A key strength highlighted in the abstract is the precise categorization and quantification of the illocutionary acts. The research effectively applies Searle's framework to identify 39 speech acts, revealing a detailed distribution: directives are the most prevalent (38%), followed by commissives (23%) and representatives (23%), with expressives accounting for 18%. Notably, the absence of declaration acts is also reported, providing a comprehensive overview of the illocutionary landscape of the text. Furthermore, the study moves beyond mere tabulation by recognizing the "importance of illocutionary speech acts in keeping the flow of storyline," indicating an initial step towards a deeper interpretive analysis of their narrative function. While the study successfully meets its stated aims, there are avenues for potential enhancement that could amplify its scholarly contribution. Expanding on *why* certain speech acts dominate (e.g., the high frequency of directives) and *what* the specific "useful insights" are, particularly in relation to the narrative's themes, character development, or historical context, would significantly deepen the analysis. A more robust discussion of the implications of these findings—perhaps comparing them to other literary works or exploring the cultural nuances of speech acts in the *Paparaton*—could provide broader theoretical or practical relevance. Nonetheless, this research provides a commendable foundational analysis, offering a valuable contribution to the understanding of linguistic pragmatics in literary studies.

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