STYLISTICS STUDY ON WOMEN CHARACTER IN INDONESIAN NOVEL (SITI NURBAYA BY MARAH RUSLI) IN THE PERIOD BEFORE INDEPENDENCE

The novel as a literary work is one of the literacy tool which is favourited by readers. Through literature, a reader can learn the characters representation presented by the author. Stylistics study used by the author is able to interpret and describe the character's style. So it can build an understanding, that the women characters in the period before independence is limited and sackled by customs in the socio-cultural context. Recognition for women right nowaday must be appreciated and utilized for the people, nation and state welfare. Therefore, Indonesian women characters at present is a long journey of Indonesian women struggle in the past. It is represented in this novel. Keywords: language style, characterization, character, character, Siti Nurbaya, stylistics