Deconstruction of Myth of Beauty and Its Resistance in Ayu Utami’s Lalita and Maya

Beauty myths prevailing in society are generally dominated by perfect physical depictions through the eyes of men. However, other meanings can be presented to the beauty myth with the deconstruction method. This study aimed to deconstruct the beauty myths contained in the novel Lalita and Maya by Ayu Utami and the resistance by the female characters in the novels. This type of research is a qualitative research with descriptive methods. The data in this study were words, phrase, sentences containing myths of beauty, deconstruction and resistance in the novel Lalita and Maya. After conducting research, researchers found certain forms of deconstuction from the myths of beauty and resistance found in the novel Lalita and Maya. After conducting research, researchers found certain forms of deconstuction from the myths of beauty and resistance found in the novel Lalita and Maya.