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Mimetic desire and child violence in Rasa’s novel by Tere Liye Lantowa, Jafar; Sudibyo, Sudibyo; Indrastuti, Novi Siti Kussuji
BAHASTRA Vol. 45 No. 1 (2025): BAHASTRA
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26555/bs.v45i1.1280

Abstract

Child violence in educational settings is often rooted in mimetic desire, which provokes rivalry and emotional tension among students. This study investigates the dynamics of mimetic desire, rivalry, violence, and reconciliation as portrayed in Rasa, a novel by Tere Liye. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach with thematic analysis, the research applies René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire, focusing on the interconnected concepts of desire, rivalry, and reconciliation. Textual elements such as dialogue, narrative perspective, and character development are systematically examined through six analytical stages: data familiarization, coding, theme development, thematic review and coherence checking, theme definition and naming, and interpretive narrative construction. To ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, the study incorporates intra-coder consistency testing—by re-coding at different times—and peer debriefing for collaborative validation. The results reveal that Lin’s mimetic desire to emulate Jo’s academic success and social interactions with Nando leads to escalating rivalry, ultimately manifesting in conflict and interpersonal violence. This unmanaged mimetic rivalry results in emotional manipulation, symbolic violence, and social exclusion, reflecting real-world school dynamics. Significantly, Rasa also offers a narrative resolution through self-reflection and reconciliation, positioning literature not only as a mirror of school-based violence but also as a pedagogical tool. This study contributes to Indonesian literary scholarship by integrating mimetic theory into the analysis of contemporary fiction and enriches educational discourse through an empathy-driven approach to character education and conflict prevention.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Agung, Langgeng Al Muttaqii, Muhammad Aldara, Intan Anggraeni, Pangesti Anggraeni, Tika Aprinus Salam Dahlan, Astryd Viandila Dewojati, Cahyaningrum Diah Riski Gusti Dwi Cahyo Kartiko Eddy Hermanto Fadlil Munawwar Manshur Fahmi, Muhammad Zaki faruk faruk Fauziah, Sarah Ferry Budhi Susetyo Frastica Deswardani Ginting, JP Hanafiah, Luthfi Harendika, Melania Shinta Hary Sulistyo Ilma, Awla Akbar Indradewa, Rhian Jafar Lantowa Jati, Anisa Ambar Joanita, Ulfi Krisyono, Danar Hari Laksmidevi Juwono, Ariadne Lenny Marlinda Lismeri, Lia Lubi, Ahmad Manshur , Fadlil Munawwar Mochamad Ridwan Muhammad Amin Muhammad Ikbal Muhammad Taufiqurrohman, Muhammad Muratin, Muratin Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti Nulhakim, Lukman Peri Oktiarmi Prabawati, Theresia Sekar Pramudya, Injira Rizqy Pratama, Dian Septiani Priscila Fitriasih Limbong Pudjiastuti, Titik Puspita, Afifah Lingga Putri, Descenda Angelia Putriana, Silvia Ramadhan, Cahyo Setiadi Ramandani, Adityas Agung Ramdhani, Aditya Dwi Rohman, Fakhrony Sholahudin Ronidin Ronidin Rozana, Monna Safitri Safitri Santiko, Erik Budi Saripudin, Khansa Syaima Rihaadatul Aisya Sarwan, Sarwan Sasmita, Ismoyo Aji Sinurat, Menita Situmeang, Rudy Tahan Mangapul Sjamsjul Anam Sugeng Priyanto, Sugeng Sukma, Vinda Avri Suprihatin Suprihatin Swastanto, Yoedhi Syaiful Anwar Tiurmaida, Serepina Tri Adi Sarwoko Wahyuni, Sri Amelia Widodo Widodo yati, indri Yudanto, Sigit Dwi Yuli Darni Yustinah Yustinah Zalianty, Sebila Aulia Zipora Sembiring Zulian, Muhammad Rizki Zuliana, Rina