A Functional Syntactic Analysis of Relative Clauses in The Novel Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head.

Ridwan, Yutimma Ahlina (2025) A Functional Syntactic Analysis of Relative Clauses in The Novel Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head. S1 thesis, Andalas University.

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Abstract

This study investigates the functional syntax of relative clauses and examines the grammatical roles of relative pronouns within them in the novel Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head. Employing a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected from sentence-level examples throughout the novel. Morley’s (2000) framework was utilized to classify relative clauses based on their function as either integral or supplementary to the main clause. A total of 183 relative clauses were identified within the 362 pages, with 173 introduced by relative pronouns and adverbs, while five were in reduced form. Each relative pronoun serves specific grammatical functions within the clause, including subject, object, object of preposition, possessive, or as a relative adverb indicating place, time, or reason. The findings highlight how these functions enhance sentence complexity and contribute to narrative depth and overall meaning. Through these grammatical tools, writers craft an engaging narrative that immerses readers and drives the story within its unique situational contexts. Keywords: relative clause, functional syntax, register

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