Abjad : Journal of Humanities & Education
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Abjad: Journal of Humanities & Education

Comparison of Community Life in the Legend of Puyang Perahu Kawah and the Short Story Dua Wajah Ibu by Guntur Alam: A Sociological Analysis of Literature

Alvionita, Elica (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2024

Abstract

This study aims to compare the representation of life during the colonial and modern eras in literary works through a sociology of literature approach, focusing on the legend of "Puyang Perahu Kawah" and the short story "Dua Wajah Ibu." The legend of "Puyang Perahu Kawah," set during the Dutch colonial era, depicts the struggle of indigenous people against colonial oppression and their social and cultural values. In contrast, the short story "Dua Wajah Ibu" which depicts life in the city of Jakarta, highlights the challenges faced by rural migrants in adjusting to the urban environment. The research method used is qualitative descriptive, with reading and note-taking techniques to collect data from literary texts and related secondary sources. The results show that "Puyang Perahu Kawah" reflects social conflict and colonial oppression, while "Dua Wajah Ibu" reveals the social inequality and alienation experienced by migrants in big cities.

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Abbrev

abjad

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Abjad: Journal of Humanities & Education is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the fields of literature, philology, linguistics, visual arts, performing arts, history, film studies, media and communication studies, philosophy, and religion. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform ...