Analyzing Clause Complexes in Balinese Literature: A study of Geguritan Jayaprana and Layonsari

I Gede Nika Wirawan; I Ketut Artawa; I Nyoman Suarka; I Made Netra

doi:10.21744/lingcure.v9n1.2331

Authors

I Gede Nika Wirawan
nikawirawan@gmail.com
Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
I Ketut Artawa Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
I Nyoman Suarka Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
I Made Netra Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia

Keywords:

clause complex, ideational metafunction, textual

Abstract

This study analyzes the clause complexes found in the text of Geguritan Jayaprana and Layonsari using Halliday’s (20004) Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework. The research aims to identify and categorize the types of clause complexes based on their logical, interpersonal, and textual functions, providing a deeper understanding of how linguistic structures shape meaning in classical Balinese literary texts. The analysis focuses on paratactic and hypotactic relationships, examining their role in constructing the narrative flow and highlighting connections between events and characters. The findings reveal that material processes dominate the ideational metafunction, reflecting the numerous actions, movements, and conflicts within the story. The interpersonal metafunction demonstrates a predominance of declarative clauses, indicating a narrative style that emphasizes storytelling rather than dialogue or persuasion. Meanwhile, the textual metafunction showcases the role of conjunctions, thematic progression, and cohesive devices in maintaining coherence throughout the geguritan. Additionally, the research identifies patterns of clause complexing that contribute to the poetic and rhythmic structure of the text, distinguishing it from prose narratives. By applying SFL theory, this study contributes to the linguistic analysis of Balinese literature, offering insights into the interplay between language and cultural expression.

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