International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education

The Author’s Worldview in the Novel Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar by Tere Liye

Nuzulia, Hilda (Unknown)
Supriyanto, R.M. Teguh (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research aims to describe the author's worldview in the novel "Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar" by Tere Liye, particularly as reflected in the themes, characters, plot, and conflicts, based on Lucien Goldmann's theory of genetic structuralism. This study employs a qualitative approach, specifically literary sociology. The data obtained consist of words, phrases, quotations, and sentences that are interrelated with the author's worldview. Data were collected using observation and note-taking methods, and analyzed using Lucien Goldmann's dialectical method. The results of the study explain the author's worldview, which is realized through the themes, characters, plot, and conflicts. This worldview is used to express various ideologies, ideas, values of life, and criticisms of the realities of life within the scope of society. Several phrases used in the novel require attention to the politeness culture that has been reflected in Indonesian society. Furthermore, this research proves that the use of sarcasm in the novel "Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar" by Tere Liye can influence readers' understanding of the meanings conveyed in the novel, both explicitly and implicitly.

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IJoLTE

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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International Journal of Language Teaching and Education (IjolTe) is an open access published by Universitas Jambi, Master Program of English Language Education, Jambi, Indonesia. IJoLTe receives research-based and conceptual articles on English Language Education, Language Policy, English for ...