Culture in the Pesantren Environment in shaping Figures’ Character in Novel Merindu Baginda Nabi by Habiburrahman el-Shirazy

Abstract

This research is based on the indication that the environment has an influence in shaping the character of a character or person. The purpose of this study is to reveal the culture in the pesantren environment in shaping the character of the characters. The object of this research is the novel Merindu Baginda Nabi by Habiburrahman el-Shirazy. This research is in the realm of the sociology of literature, with a Gramscian hegemonic approach. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The steps of the research work carried out were to make a questionnaire related to the culture of the pesantren and distributed to representatives of the students community. Then in-depth interviews with representatives of the student community. Data analysis includes the interpretation of words, sentence phrases, texts, and discourses in the novel Merindu Baginda Nabi. As far as the author knows through literature and access to journals, research on the Novel Merindu Baginda Nabi with Gramsci's hegemonic approach, has not been found. The results of the study indicate that the pesantren environment forms students who have religious values. The figure who represents this value is Rifa. Rifa is a child who diligently worships, studies, and achiever. He also has a culture of hard work in achieving his goals. Other figures such as Mr Nur also have a humble character. The relationship and hegemony between the characters in the novel went well and peacefully. The values of kindness and culture in the pesantren (religious, humble, and hard working) are able to bind the relationships of the characters in the novel into harmony.