scholarly journals MORAL VALUES IN JODI PICOULT’S NOVEL MY SISTER’S KEEPER

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-165
Author(s):  
Maisyarah Mitsla ◽  
Safitri Hariani

This study deals with a study of moral values in Jodi Picoult’s Novel My Sister’s Keeper, published in 2004. Moral values are human actions in carrying out their life activities. It is raised through the characters in the novel. The purpose of this study is to find out the elements of moral values contained in the novel. The elements are basic moral principles and moral personality attitudes. The theory used to analyze this topic was put forward by Suseno. The qualitative research method is used in this study. It is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the forms of written words. After doing the research, it is found that two elements of moral values are found in the novel, they are basic moral principles and moral personality attitudes. Basic moral principles cover good attitude and justice. These basic moral principles can be portrayed through the character, Anna. Furthermore, moral personality attitudes include willingness to take responsibility and moral courage. These personality attitudes are also presented when Anna wants to defend her rights.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Suharsono Suharsono ◽  
Jumari Jumari

One of the factors that play a role in the success of Madrasahs is the potential for female teachers, considering that the teacher profession is very much in demand by women. And the research locus that will be researched by the author, the majority of the teachers are women. Based on this background, the following problems can be raised: 1) The potential of female teachers in improving the existence of MI Ma'arifTabanan Bali for the 2020 academic year? and 2) What are the constraints and solutions for the coaching program for female teachers at MI Ma'arifTabanan? This study uses a qualitative research method, which by definition is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written words or words from people or observable sources. Sources of data or words in this study were obtained by the author through interviews with people who can be trusted. In this study the authors collected data through several informants including: 1. Head of Madrasah. 2. Management of the Ma'arif Education Institute. 3. Teachers. 4. Employees. 5. Madrasah Committee. Based on the explanation of the results of the research and discussion by the author, it can be concluded that female teachers have the potential to improve the existence of Madrasah IbtidaiyahSanggulanTabanan for the 2020 Academic Year. This is in accordance with the theoretical study which states that potential is an ability that has various possibilities or hopes for further development, either in the form of strength, power, or ability that is obtained by the community directly or through a long process.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1286-1291
Author(s):  
Mutmainnah Mutmainnah ◽  
Sulihin Azis ◽  
Ulfa Maulidya ◽  
Andi Asrifan

This research background of how the style of language in the lyrics of Mandar song because of today many of the Mandar song lovers who lack understanding of the meaning that is in the lyrics Mandar song. The purpose of this research was to describe the fact of lyrics and identify the style of language in the lyrics of the song Mandar. This research applied descriptive qualitative research method. Descriptive research was a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written words about the nature of individuals, circumstances, symptoms of certain groups that can be observed. The study, which began in September 2015 to January 2016, was unbound by space. In this study, it was found that the most commonly used hyperbola, asonation, and repetition style. Concluding remarks of the study were 174 lyric styles consisting of 8 personatic language styles, 6 metaphorical language styles, 7 simile / comparison language styles, 10 depersonative language styles, hyperbolic language styles, 7 parallelism languages, 4 style alliteration, 109 asonance and 17 repetition language styles.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-149
Author(s):  
Haris Al-Rasyid Simanungkalit ◽  
M. Amrin Siregar

Hatred has a lot of negative impacts on the hated person and the hating one. The impacts appear due to the existence of the causes and the implementation of the hatred. The purpose of this study is to research the causes and the implementation of the antagonist’s hatred in Jeff Nathanson’s novel Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge. In this analysis, the antagonist, Captain Slazar, hates pirates very much especially the protagonist, Captain Jack Sparrow. His life’s goal is only to kill Jack in all kinds of ways. This research uses qualitative research method proposed by Gilgun (1992:22) who clarifies a research method that is more focused on understanding social phenomena from the perspective of participants by emphasizing on the complete picture rather than by detailing it into interrelated variables. This study focuses on the analysis or interpretation of written materials based on the context. In this case, the novel has to be well interpreted. Results establish the fact that hatred does not only harm the others, but also oneself. Besides, it will tell how bad the hatred affects oneself. This study also reveals how the antagonist releases the hatred to the protagonist by pursuing and trying to kill him.


Author(s):  
Tiara Nilam Sari

This study aimed to describe and assess the values of local wisdom contained in Kasongan novel written by Budi Santoso Satmoko. This research includes the values of local wisdom that such beliefs, customs, traditional food that can be useful for the reader. This study used descriptive qualitative research method, by taking and classifying data according to the codification table. And, the results of this study indicate that Indonesia has a cultural diversity within each community. Through research Local wisdom is contained in the culture of local communities can be known through literature containing the values of local wisdom. The values of local wisdom contained in the novel Kasongan Satmoko work Budi Santoso, can be used as a mirror to preserve local culture.


Author(s):  
Said Mohammed Al-Fayoumi ◽  
Nadira Brioua

The aim of this study is to investigate the semiotics of the cover, title, characters and the settings of Faces in Hot Water (1996) by the Palestinian writer Abdallah Tayeh. The study shows how important is semiotics in aesthetically and cognitively shaping the novel. The study adopts a qualitative research method by applying semiotic analysis to create a new understanding of the literary text and its interpretations. Built on semiotic analysis, the writer embodies the prevailing norms, traditions and culture of the Palestinian society. The writer also reveals semantic signs that are not visible. He in fact captured the implied meaning behind the semiotic text. The research shows that Tayeh uses many semiotic signs to refer to the various concepts of issues related to the Palestinian culture, society and beliefs.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Ali Sadikin Brutu ◽  
Muhammad Amrin Siregar

This research is concerned with Protagonist’s Physical Courage found in James Dashner’s novel The Maze Runner first published in 2009. It is described in the novel that the Protagonist of the novel has shown his physical courage in a Glade which is always haunted or attacked by dangerous creatures called Grievers. Because of his great courage, he has been able to influence his friends to fight with the Grievers. He is even admired by his friends, all the Gladers. He can even finally be able to escape together with them to live freely outside the place that has already imprisoned them in it. This research uses a qualitative research method proposed by Creswell: defining this method as a means for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or group ascribe to a social or human problem. After having analyzed the variable in the novel, it can be concluded that the protagonist shows two forms of physical courage. They are selfishness and being one own-self.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Wulan Sondarika

The discovery method in historical learning with the theme of the Gandoang site as a learning medium aims to train students to analyze past events and the benefits of the Gandoang site as a source of learning history and local tourism. The research method in this study is qualitative. Qualitative research is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written or oral words from people and observed behavior. The results of the study that after analyzing the learning process with the discoveri method were very helpful for lecturers in creating an active, educative and enjoyable learning atmosphere and could stimulate students to think critically and creatively in finding independent learning resources.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Tri Mauli Dina ◽  
Andang Suhendi

This paper discusses the causes of the conflict in the family in E. Lockhart’s novel We Were Liars. There are there causes of the conflict in the family occurred in the novel. They are different social system, different personality, and needs. The method used in analyzing the topic in this thesis is qualitative research method. The theory of the types of the causes of conflict used in this analysis is following Wirawan. The first cause is the different social system. This cause deals with different ethnicity and status which are found in the novel. The second is different personality. This cause is triggered by greed, selfishness, and anger. Those can be found in the novel. Some characters show such personalities. Then, the third is needs. The needs of treasure and inheritance result in conflict in the family in the novel. Thus, it can be found that the conflict appears in the family in the novel due to three main causes; the different social system, the different personality, and the needs.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
nora eliza fitri

The purpose of this study was to describe: (1) the structure of the Sebening Syahadat novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan, (2) Moral problems contained in the shahada-cleared novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan, (3) background images of Sebening Syahadat novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan dan ( 4) the reader community's response to the Sebening Syahadat novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan. This study uses descriptive qualitative research method. i.e. data collected will form words in sentences that have more meaning than numbers or numbers intended to describe or examine what is a problem, analyze it, and add existing data.Based on the results of data analysis it can be concluded as follows: (1) the structure of the Sebening Syahadat novel by Sinar Rembulan Diva includes themes, characters and characterizations, backgrounds, points of view, and mandates, (2) moral problems contained in the Sebening Syahadat novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan this is the love of different religions, promiscuity, problems with parents, (3) the background behind the Sebening Syahadat novel by Diva Sinar Rembulan is the desire of the author to always wish for the best and to please others, and (4) Sebening Syahadat by Diva Sinar Rembulan which is generally stated as a Sebening Syahadat novel is an interesting novel, the novel truly inspires and gives many valuable lessons on how to find and help "Loving Because of God, use reading that is interesting to read.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Rizky Farah Nurfadhilah ◽  
Ririn Tri Ratnasari

The research used in this paper is a qualitative research method with descriptive analytical case study method, which is an analysis that produces descriptive data in the form of written or oral words from people and behaviors that can be observed with a predetermined method. The purpose of this method is to minimize the results of research difficult to manipulate because researchers have little chance to control events that will occur. The event in question is the empowerment of the Rungkut Jaya Surabaya Mosque Amil Zakat Institution in improving mustahiq welfare, so that the data needed is not enough historical data but interviews are needed, and direct observation in the field. The research data was collected by interviewing the Chairperson of the LAZ Masjid Rungkut Jaya, the Chair of Ta'mir, 2 mustahiq LAZ Masjid Rungkut Jaya, and 2 muzakki LAZ Masjid Rungkut Jaya.Keywords: Empowerment of Amil Zakat Institutions, Amil Zakat Institutions, Zakat, Empowerment of Amil Zakat Institutions in Rungkut Jaya Mosque Surabaya, Mustahiq


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document