Understanding Indonesian People through Literature: Indigenous Psycho-Sociology Perspectives

Anas Ahmadi; Darni; Bambang Yulianto

doi:10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.147

Authors

Anas Ahmadi Department of Indonesian Laguage and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Darni Department of Indonesian Laguage and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Bambang Yulianto Department of Javanesse Language and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.147

Keywords:

Indonesian literature, literary criticism, indigenous psycho-sociology, social-culture

Abstract

Indigenous studies are currently attracting humanities researchers, one of which is the field of literature. Literary researchers explore the locality contained in literary texts through the perspective of indigenous studies. In this regard, this study explored Indonesian literature through the perspective of indigenous studies. The theory used in this study was literary criticism associated with indigenous psychology and indigenous sociology. The data source used was the Rafilus novel written by Budi Darma. The research method used was qualitative because the researchers emphasized the interpretation of the text. Data analysis techniques included the stages of indexation, reduction, exposure, and interpretation. The results showed that the character Rafilus displays the psychological side of indigenous people of Java through segmentation: friendliness dan politeness in life, self-awareness in life, a simple life desire, and loves to learn.

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