Prophetic Humanism in PesantrenImpian Novel by Asma Nadia and Relevance to The Study of Literary Theory

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue XII, December 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705

Prophetic Humanism in PesantrenImpian Novel by Asma Nadia and Relevance to The Study of Literary Theory

Lina Handayani¹, Suyitno², Nugraheni Eko Wardani³

Magister Program in Department of Indonesian Language Education, Sebelas Maret University, Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract: – This study aims to describe and explain the form of prophetic humanism in the PesantrenImpian novel by Asma Nadia and its relevance in the study of literary theory. The method used in this research uses the descriptive qualitative method. The object of his research was the Dream Pesantren novel. Data collection techniques in this research are reading and note-taking techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study used content analysis. The results of this study indicate that the prophetic form of humanism in the novel, namely, maintaining brotherhood, looking at someone totally, and throwing away the nature of hatred. The results of these studies can be used in literary theory courses, especially in enrichment programs by instilling human values in the nation’s next generation.

Keywords: prophetic humanism, literary theory, human values

I. INTRODUCTION

The phenomenon of the development of technology and information lately will not be separated from the role of the millennial generation. The millennial generation is the biggest basis for building an independent society in all points of view [1]. The unique character of the millennial generation is based on the socio-economic development of the place of residence. The characteristics of the millennial generation are creative, productive, and informative in utilizing all forms related to information technology.

Developments that occur in this millennial generation are unfortunately not balanced with the values of life. This imbalance that gave birth to dehumanization in Indonesian society that tends to be reductionistic and partially view humans [2]. As reported on m.detik.com the dehumanization event which is currently being rife is being discussed, namely a child kicking his mother’s head when he is not given money. Based on the news, the dehumanization has spread among the younger generation.

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