The Representation of a Single Mother in The Novel Entitled the Single Mom Khun Mae Liang Diao Huaja i Frung Fring

Abstract

This article aims to study the representation of a single mother appears in the novel entitled The Single Mom written by Ton Rak. The concept of representation is adopted as a methodology to investigate the context. The study used a descriptive analysis method to present the results. The results revealed four significant representations of a single mother as follows; 1) the representation of a woman who did not succeed in their married life as her husband was unfaithful, 2) the representation of a woman who is a good mother, 3) the representation of a strong woman, and 4) the representation of a modern woman.
This research presents the character of a single mother in the novel entitled The Single Mom (Khun Mae Liang Diao Huajai Frung Fring) in the perception of an ideal mother who has the significant role of taking care of her children and also be a role model of a good mother which suits the social standard. expectation of society Meanwhile, the modern women are independent and they also enhance their role in economics and social perspective. Consequently, the single mother has to bear the burden as the leader of the family.
Keywords: Representation, Single mother, Novel entitled the single mom Khun Mae Liang Diao Huajai Frung Fring