REPRESENTASI IDENTITAS DAN KONFLIK SOSIAL BUDAYA TOKOH DALAM NOVEL LAMPUKI KARYA ARAFAT NUR

This study aims to analyze the representation of identity and socio-cultural conflict in the novel Lampuki by Arafat Nur, using Ralf Dahrendorf's social conflict theory approach. The main focus of this study is to answer four problem formulations: (1) how individual and collective identities are represented in the novel, (2) how internal character conflicts are influenced by external pressures from socio-political change, (3) how social change and cultural shifts trigger conflict in the narrative, and (4) how social class and economic status influence interactions between characters. This study uses a qualitative method with descriptive analysis, where data is collected through text study and analyzed in depth. The results show that the Lampuki novel represents identity as something dynamic, which is continuously shaped by personal experiences, social pressures, and political changes. The internal conflicts of the characters in the novel are greatly influenced by the tension between traditional values and the changes in modernization that occur in society. In addition, social change and cultural shifts create clashes between individuals and groups, which exacerbate social conflicts in the novel. Other findings show that social class and economic status play a significant role in shaping patterns of interaction between characters, showing the inequality that is the root of many conflicts in the story. This research contributes to literary studies by enriching the understanding of how socio-cultural identities and conflicts are represented in literary works, particularly in the context of socio-political change in Indonesia.