Morality Aspect in the Short Stories of Seno Gumira Ajidarma

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.200325.094How to use a DOI?

Keywords

didactics, morality, moral aspects, short story

Abstract

This study attempts to reveal morality in the short stories of Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Morality in these short stories can be used as a source of knowledge, feelings and moral actions to become a morally ideal character. Data were collected from the book “Senja dan Cinta yang Berdarah: Antologi Cerita Pendek di Harian KOMPAS 1978-2013” (“Twilight and Bloody Love: Anthology of Short Stories in KOMPAS Daily 1978-2013”). This study is conducted by using a descriptive-qualitative approach with indicators of literary didactic that referred to moral aspects. The finding shows that moral aspects in the form of upholding morality and strengthening character, including good manners, knowledgeable, capable, creative, independent, sincere, and democratic and responsible. The morality aspect contained in the short story “Duduk di Tepi Sungai” (“Sit by the River”) is realized in the form of a sense of love, love and affection for fellow creatures, democratic attitude, and knowledge. The morality aspect of the short story “Kriiiingngng!!” is expressed through a responsible and disciplined attitude towards work. The morality aspect of the short story “Guru Sufi Lewat..” (“Sufi Teacher Passes..”) is manifested in the form of a good manner, independent and creative moralistic character. The morality aspect of the short story “Dongeng sebelum Tidur” (“Bedtime Story”) is displayed in the form of a responsible character, hardworking, loving, caring for family, democratic, and creative. While the morality aspects contained in the short story “Karangan Bunga dari Menteri” (Bouquets from the Minister) are the character of responsibility, politeness, wisdom, patience, democratic attitude, and sincerity.

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© 2020, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yulianeta
AU  - Halimah
AU  - Sri Ulina Br Sembiring
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/03/31
TI  - Morality Aspect in the Short Stories of Seno Gumira Ajidarma
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 267
EP  - 272
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.200325.094
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