<![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to describe the moral values in the novel Surga yang Tak Dirindukan by Asma Nadia based on James Rachels' ethical perspective, and to explain the relevance of these values in learning Indonesian literature in Senior High Schools. The focus of this study lies in the depiction of the form of moral values such as courage, honesty, loyalty, generosity, forgiveness, good deeds, and gentleness which are represented through the characters and conflicts in the novel, as well as the analysis of their relationship to character education in the context of learning literature. Data collection techniques are carried out through reading techniques and note-taking techniques that are relevant to the focus of the study. The main instrument in this study is the researcher herself as the key instrument, assisted by supporting instruments in the form of data corpus tables. The results of the study indicate that the novel Surga yang Tak Dirindukan is full of moral values that are apparent through the actions and choices of the main characters in facing life's problems, especially in the context of polygamy, family conflict, and social responsibility. These values are in line with ethical principles according to James Rachels, such as acting rationally, considering the interests of others, and upholding justice. In addition, the moral values in this novel are very relevant to be applied in literature learning at the high school level, because they support the strengthening of students' character and contextual learning that is in line with the Independent Curriculum and the Pancasila Student Profile. Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai moral dalam novel Surga yang Tak Dirindukan karya Asma Nadia berdasarkan perspektif etika James Rachels, serta menjelaskan relevansi nilai-nilai tersebut dalam pembelajaran sastra indonesia di Sekolah Menengah Atas. Fokus penelitian ini terletak pada penggambaran bentuk nilai-nilai moral seperti keberanian, kejujuran, kesetiaan, kemurahan hati, pemaaf, beramal shaleh, dan lemah lembut yang direpresentasikan melalui tokoh dan konflik dalam novel, serta analisis keterkaitannya dengan pendidikan karakter dalam konteks pembelajaran sastra. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui teknik baca dan teknik catat yang relevan dengan fokus penelitian. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri sebagai instrumen kunci, dibantu dengan instrumen pendukung berupa tabel korpus data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa novel Surga yang Tak Dirindukan sarat akan nilai-nilai moral yang tampak melalui tindakan dan pilihan tokoh utama dalam menghadapi permasalahan hidup, terutama dalam konteks poligami, konflik keluarga, dan tanggung jawab sosial. Nilai-nilai tersebut sejalan dengan prinsip-prinsip etika menurut James Rachels, seperti bertindak rasional, mempertimbangkan kepentingan orang lain, dan menjunjung keadilan. Selain itu, nilai-nilai moral dalam novel ini sangat relevan untuk diterapkan dalam pembelajaran sastra di tingkat SMA, karena mendukung penguatan karakter peserta didik serta pembelajaran kontekstual yang selaras dengan Kurikulum Merdeka dan Profil Pelajar Pancasila.]]>
