Analisis Perbandingan Kandungan Makna Novel Kelana Cinta Shafiyya Dan Novel Layla Majnun

Abstract

This study describes and compares the semantic content of the novels Kelana Cinta Shafiyya and Layla Majnun using a library‑research approach. In Kelana Cinta Shafiyya, analysis of its literary elements revealed themes of social empathy, as illustrated by Shafiyyah’s concern for both humans and non‑human creatures; deep affection, embodied in the compassionate portrayal of Bunda Shafiyyah; and the value of friendship, evidenced by dialogues depicting the bond between two girls. In Layla Majnun, the researcher identified expressions of hope in Layla’s reflections on her beloved; profound sadness experienced by both Layla and Majnun when their emotional trials intensify; and pervasive disappointment, manifested in Layla’s descent into daily sorrow and depression. These findings illuminate how each novel employs distinct affective meanings to engage readers and convey its core messages.