Representasi Alam Dan Hubungan Manusia – Harimau Dalam Novel Lelaki Harimau Karya Eka Kurniawan: Analisis Ekokritik
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the representation of nature and the relationship between humans and tigers in the novel Lelaki Harimau by Eka Kurniawan (2014) using an ecocritical literary approach. The study is based on the view that literature not only portrays human life but also reflects ecological perspectives and environmental relations. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The primary data source was the novel, while secondary data were collected from books, journals, and related studies. Data were obtained through library research and close reading techniques, then analyzed using content analysis focusing on symbols, narratives, and ecological relations in the text. The findings show that nature functions not only as a physical setting but also as an active force shaping characters and conflicts. The relationship between humans and the white tiger symbolizes the tension between natural instincts and social norms. The novel criticizes anthropocentric views and emphasizes ecological awareness as an important aspect of harmony between humans and nature.
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7224994840