A Study of Love Events Involving the Protagonists in Lilit Phra Lo, Khulu Nangua, and Along Chao Sam Lo

Abstract

The objective of this article is to study and analyze the events related to the love of the main characters in the literary works 'Lilit Phra Lo,' 'Khulu Nangua,' and 'Along Chao Sam Lo.' All data was gathered from primary and secondary sources relevant to the three narratives to conduct a thorough analysis. The data was examined through content analysis and presented using narrative synthesis. The study reveals that the love events involving the main characters in all three stories exhibit significant characteristics. These include: 1) the protagonists' encounters with love, encompassing both instances where love is sparked by hearsay and those where it develops through mutual understanding. 2) Partner selection and marriage dynamics, involving adult-mediated partner selection and rejection or avoidance of arranged partners. 3) Expressions of affection, comprising the establishment of positive relationships, depictions of hardships, acts of endearment, exchanges of items, courtship rituals, and formal farewells expressed through dedicated verses. 4) Instances of conflict and the resolution of love. However, due to the societal context, attitudes, and beliefs of each region that influence literature, the love events involving the main characters differ in detail. Furthermore, the love events involving the main characters in all three literary works also impact the narrative's progression as points of conflict and catastrophic endings, reflecting the belief in fate influenced by the influence of Buddhism on the Thai ethnicity.