Karakter Bangsa yang Tercermin dalam Pappaseng Tomatoa

Mustafa Mustafa (Balai Bahasa Sulawesi Selatan dan Sulawesi Barat)

Gramatika: Jurnal Ilmiah Kebahasaan dan Kesastraan
Vol 4 No 1 (2016): Gramatika, Volume IV, Nomor 1, Januari--Juni 2016

Pappaseng tomata unifies every individual and becomes the base of norms and regulations through which the values of honesty, courtesy, customs, and manners are taught. This article is expected to bring interest to those who are interested in Literature to preserve and develop the local culture. This research aims to figure out nation characters as reflected in Pappaseng tomatoa (indigenous wise words) by implementing theory of Structuralism and Sociology. The data are obtained through library and field studies. Results indicate some national characters, namely (1) work ethic, (2) persistence, (3) religious obedience, (4) discipline, and (5) wisdom.