Data for Reimagining the 1998 Anti-Chinese Riots in Indonesia, Trauma, Gender, and Metafiction in Gentayangan by Intan Paramaditha
Description
This document is a structured transcription and thematic extraction from the novel Gentayangan by Intan Paramaditha. It categorizes and analyzes narrative data under three primary research questions (RQs): (1) Ethnic Chinese Discrimination, (2) Metafiction, and (3) Gender Dichotomy. Under RQ1, the document compiles key passages that depict the marginalization and traumatic memories of Chinese-Indonesians, particularly through the character Dian Carolina Halim. The analysis highlights events around the 1998 riots, cultural erasure, and postcolonial identity conflict, interpreted through personal and collective memory. Several pages, especially 119–126 and 485–487, contain deeply reflective narration of past violence, repressed trauma, and social silence surrounding ethnic and gendered violence. In RQ2, the metafictional elements are noted, such as the use of alternative storylines, direct reader address, and narrative self-awareness. These techniques blur the boundaries between fiction and reality, allowing the novel to reflect on its own storytelling process. RQ3 focuses on the protagonist’s gender identity and resistance to traditional roles. The novel contrasts socially accepted feminine ideals with a cosmopolitan, rebellious female subjectivity. Notable entries include reflections on lifestyle choices, feminist resistance, and symbolic quotes such as "Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere." The document also provides both Indonesian and English transcriptions of the selected quotes, allowing comparative analysis and highlighting the novel’s multilingual and transnational aspects.
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Steps to Reproduce To replicate the data transcription and thematic analysis conducted on Gentayangan by Intan Paramaditha, follow the steps below: Select the Primary Text Obtain a copy of the novel Gentayangan (2017) by Intan Paramaditha in its original Indonesian version. Define the Research Questions (RQs) Formulate specific research questions to guide the reading. In this case, the research focuses on: RQ1: Representations of ethnic Chinese discrimination RQ2: The use of metafictional narrative techniques RQ3: Gender dichotomy and identity conflict of the protagonist Close Reading and Initial Annotation Conduct a close reading of the novel. Identify and mark relevant passages that reflect themes related to each research question. Extract and Transcribe Relevant Data Transcribe significant narrative excerpts, including direct quotations, page numbers, and narrative context. Group them according to each RQ. Translate Selected Quotations (if needed) Translate key passages from Indonesian to English for bilingual analysis or international readership. Ensure that the translation preserves tone and nuance. Categorize and Label Data Organize the excerpts under thematic categories that correspond to the research questions, e.g., trauma memory, metafictional structure, gender resistance. Contextual Interpretation Interpret the data in light of historical, cultural, and literary contexts—such as the 1998 riots, Cold War politics, or feminist narrative strategies. Document and Cross-Reference Maintain detailed references of the original pages, characters involved, and intertextual allusions for transparency and reproducibility. Synthesize Findings Summarize the thematic patterns that emerge, such as narrative trauma, multi-path storytelling, or subversion of feminine roles.
Institutions
- Universitas Negeri Malang Pascasarjana