Intertextuality in the Novel “Asoke Sang” Written by Prapt*

Abstract

This article aimed to explore characteristics of intertextuality using data in the novel entitled, “Asoke Sang”, a 434 page novel written by Prapt in 2564 B.E. The findings showed that the author had applied 4 characteristics of intertextuality in the novel’s theme. Such intertextualities were apparent in literature, news, mass media, and social situations. To compose his novel, the author mainly applied the literature intertextuality via the literature on Vikram and the Vampire (or Tales of Hindu Devilry), apparent in the story’s outline, murder cases, situations, etc. ‘Asoke Sang’ aims to convey its main idea cautiously and consciously in accordance with Vikram and the Vampire’s essence. As the supportive main ideas of the story, the author applied the intertextualities apparent in news cases, mass media, and social situations, such as the characters’ characteristics, actions, and behaviors. In conclusion, these intertextualities act on the character of police’s investigation, showing - off, the murder’s characteristic, sequences of murder cases in the story, case - solving and characters’ traits. The intertextualities also shape its plot to make it more interesting

Keywords

• detective novel
• intertextuality