Linda Wahyuningsih, Slamet Welasiyah, Lilia Indriani

Reinhard Marquaß Structural Analysis on Short Story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe as the Learning Materials in CWPP

Introduction

Reinhard marquaß structural analysis on short story "the black cat" by edgar allan poe as the learning materials in cwpp. Explore structural analysis of Poe's "The Black Cat" using Marquaß's theory. Covers plot, characters, and settings, serving as ideal learning material for Creative Writing students.

Abstract

In this article, the researchers focus on structural analysis in the short story “The Black Cat” using Reinhard Marquaß’s theory that emphasizes the importance of considering the structural elements of short stories, such as plot, character development, and theme, to appreciate their impact on readers. The purpose of this article analysis is to analyze the elements in this short story and help students learn about this short story, especially in Creative Writing Poetry and Prose (CWPP). This analysis uses qualitative research that produces descriptive data using an objective approach. This analysis found a plot with five descriptions, four characters and characterization, and three settings about time, place, atmosphere, and point of view in “The Black Cat” short story.

Review

The article "Reinhard Marquaß Structural Analysis on Short Story 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe as the Learning Materials in CWPP" proposes a structural examination of Poe's "The Black Cat" through the lens of Reinhard Marquaß's theory. The abstract clearly outlines the study's dual objective: to analyze the short story's structural elements (plot, character, theme) and to position this analysis as valuable learning material for students in Creative Writing Poetry and Prose (CWPP) courses. Employing a qualitative research approach yielding descriptive data, the study identifies specific components such as five plot descriptions, four characters and their characterizations, and three distinct elements related to setting and point of view within the narrative. This article presents a promising interdisciplinary contribution, bridging literary theory with pedagogical application. The choice to apply Marquaß's structural theory to a classic like "The Black Cat" offers a potentially fresh perspective on a widely studied text, emphasizing how specific structural choices contribute to reader impact. For CWPP students, deconstructing a masterwork like Poe's through a defined theoretical framework could provide tangible insights into narrative construction, character development, and atmospheric creation – elements crucial for their own writing practice. The explicit enumeration of plot points, characters, and and settings found by the analysis serves as a clear and accessible guide, which could indeed be highly beneficial for students grappling with the intricacies of short story writing. While the premise is sound, the abstract leaves several areas that would require further elaboration in the full paper for a comprehensive assessment. Firstly, a clearer explanation of *how* Marquaß's theory specifically guides the identification and categorization of these structural elements would enhance the methodological transparency; the abstract presents the findings without detailing the analytical steps or criteria used. Secondly, the pedagogical utility in CWPP could be significantly strengthened by moving beyond a general statement of "helping students learn." The article would benefit from outlining specific ways this analysis can be translated into practical learning materials, assignments, or teaching strategies within the CWPP curriculum. Finally, while structural analysis is valuable, the abstract could hint at how Marquaß's framework yields *novel* insights into "The Black Cat" that differentiate it from other common literary approaches, thereby reinforcing its unique contribution to Poe scholarship and literary pedagogy.

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