Femininity and Masculinity in Male Drama Performance: Krai Thong

Abstract

  The objective of this study aimed to study femininity and masculinity in male drama performance: Krai Thong which was in the royal writing of Phrabat Somdet Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II).
This research was a qualitative research, presenting data in a descriptive analysis using the concept of femininity and masculinity of Doyle. The research results found that femininity were 1) focusing on appearance, in which the story was essentially about Vimala’s expressions, 2) being sensitive and paying attention
to others, in which the sensitivity happened to both women and men; Vimala and Krai Thong,
3) getting others’ negative actions, in which Krai Thong mostly did to Vimala, 4) being a flawless woman,
in which the protagonist of the story is Vimala, and 5) being meaningful for several femininities, which was particularly Vimala who had gender diversity.

  As for the results of masculinity found that 1) not being like female, in which Krai Thong did not act like a female, but lechery, 2) being successful, in which Krai Thong was able to succeed in subduing Chalawan, King of Crocodiles, 3) being aggressive, in which Krai Thong was the most aggressive towards Vimala, 4) having sex appeal, which can be seen that Krai Thong had a lot of wives, and 5) being self-confident, which can be seen that Krai Thong bravely volunteered for fighting with the fierce Chalawan.