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Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to analyze the elements of modern Mor Lam lit-erature and 2) to analyze the value of modern Mor Lam literature. The data used in this re-search was the literature used in the performances of the samples which were 2 Mor Lam bands namely Rabiab Watasil and Prathom Banterngsil since these two Mor Lam bands were morden Mor Lam bands that performed their online concerts via facebook by creating their closed groups that were popular with 1,000-3,000 viewers or more. The results of the research were as follows. 1) the elements of modern Mor Lam litera-ture comprised a plot sequence that was not much different from the original one. However, the patterns and steps of performances were adapted to be appropriate by making the per-forming process more concise and faster. In addition, the content was also adjusted to be modern by inserting current events into the show. Moreover, the live performances via online channel could clearly show the expressions and roles of the Mor Lam performers through the camera angle. Consequently, this made the audiences enjoy and feel closer to the performers than watching the performance on stage. 2) The value of modern Mor Lam in terms of litera-ture, it was found that the chosen language was melodious and suitable. The most common rhetoric was a metaphor, which was mostly used for comparing to express images and feel-ings, especially anger and sadness followed by hyperbole, wordplay, metaphor, and personifi-cation, respectively, or concepts of Buddhist teachings. Additionally, there were stories oc-curring in current society inserted in the content of the show to suggest the audiences to live their lives carefully. Furthermore, in terms of social aspect, this could reflect the way of life and culture of people in society, namely, belief and value. The beliefs found in the content included the belief of karma, the belief of sacred things / angels, and the belief of premonition or signs, the belief of fortune telling / attracting good fortune, and the value of being a good woman.