Abstract:
This article aimed to analyze characters conceptions of love in the novel series of Love
Curse, Kam Sab Nee Mee Ruk, which contains four episodes, written by four authors: Kam Sab
Ray Glay Ruk by Pasrasaa, Sab Ruk Ban Leng by Panpreeya, Thong Sab Ruk by Jhaamuah,
and Pa Ti Han Ruk Thong Sab by Suvila. Data were presented through an analytical description
derived from literary criticism. Findings revealed that the authors portrayed three primary
conceptions of love. First, the family love (parents and siblings) comprised two parent-related subconceptions as follows: (1) prioritizing their childrens happiness and giving them freedom to make
their own decision to maximize their learning, (2) parents prioritizing their childrens happiness and
always forgiving them when they make mistakes, and (3) siblings depending on each other and
being together through thick and thin. Second, the romantic love contained four sub-conceptions
including (1) sending best wishes and having dedication for love without expecting anything in
return, (2) simplicity, lively, and fulfillment, (3) accepting the partners identities such as strengths
and weaknesses, and remaining true to their emotions and (4) standing by one another, living in
the present, and letting go of past mistakes causing from not accepting their own feelings Last,
the superstitious love included four sub-conceptions, which were (1) letting go and forgiveness;
leaving resentful and vengeful feelings, (2) not neglecting when others suffer, showing mercy to
those in need, and lending help if affordable, (3) proving love through actions and time; and (4)
accepting and trusting in true love, which leads to faith in love.