THE CHARACTER’S BACKGROUND IN LITERATURE TO THE LEADING MALE OF LAKHON NOK

Abstract

The characteristics of the leading male in the Lakhon nok that appear in literary works
often show the ideal masculinity of Thai society. The objective of this research aim to study
the origin and background of the leading male of the Lakhon Nok by studying the documents
on the origin of the 16 Lakhon Nok literature and Playwrite of the Fine Arts Department.
Methodology research is using mix-method and descriptive analysis. The results showed that
the background of the leading male of the 16 Lakhon Nok is Kaewbang, Komin, Kraithong,
Chaichet, Phaholvichai-Kawi, Chandakrop, Phra Abhay Mani, Manipichai, Laksanawong,
Sangthong, Sangsilpchai, Singhakraipop, Suwanhong, Wongsawan Chandawat, Abhayanuraj,
and Khun Chang Khun Plan There are 14 protagonists with royal origins , including Phra
Pinthong in the story. Glass bangs Komin in Komin Phra Chaichet in Chai Chet Prakawi in
Phaholvichai - Kavi Prachantakrop in Chandakrop Abhay Mani in the story Abhay Mani
Lakshnawong in Laksanawong Golden Sang in Golden Sang Phra Sangsilpchai in the story
Sangsilpchai Singhakraipop in the story Singhakraipop Suwanhong In the story Suwanhong
Wongsavan, Chantawat in the story Wongsavan, Chantawat and Abhayanuraj in the story
Abhayanuraj have a role with dignified personality, grace, expressing kingship and a hero
who has the birth of a commoner. In the story Kraithong and Khun Plan in the story Khun
Chang – Khun Plan has a role and personality that is expressed naturally, that is, dexterous
and energetic according to the commoner.