Abstract
The research aims to implement the theory of Counterhegemonic discourse with two points of discussion: the Dutch Colonial’s Social Exclusivism and Reintroducing Indonesian Cultural Identity in Mabuk, a lyric poem written by Tengku Amir Hamzah during the Dutch colonialization of Indonesia (Dutch East Indies). The poem consists of both traditional Malay rhyming scheme and modern Indonesian language structure that embody Tengku Amir Hamzah’s emotional response, as well as his romantic expressions towards the state of a drunken person in metaphorical nuance with the points of inciting nationalism. The study was conducted by means of descriptive qualitative method utilizing critical discourse analysis (CDA) method with the support of deconstruction theory and phenomenological approach. The result shows that Mabuk is a Counterhegemonic poem revealing the standing of the Dutch during the colonialization era and the fading of cultural identity which is to be restored in order to get harmony in national existence.
Highlights
Poetry is an expression of feelings and life views of a poet observing an event of an environment with the sharpness of feelings
Mabuk is intentionally written as a counterhegemonic discourse towards the fascist activities in pre-independent Indonesia (1930’s)
Maintaining Indonesian culture is an obligation for all Indonesian people
Summary
Poetry is an expression of feelings and life views of a poet observing an event of an environment with the sharpness of feelings. Through the language media modified in an artistic style, a poet becomes a mediator in expressing social problems. Poetry and society are an inseparable unity. Everything contained in poetry is a reflection of social reality. Poetry shapes personality and becomes a good coach tool to be sensitive to the environment and all forms of problems arising in a certain community. Poetry is a reflection of human life through artistic exposure, a beautiful language touching the soul
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