Javanese Philosophy in Novel Jadilah Purnamaku Ning by Khilma Anis

Abstract

Javanese society has an interesting life philosophy, all their behaviours are regulated based on ideas and principles that are formed to achieve a harmonious life, both physically and mentally calm. Another interesting thing is when the Javanese philosophy is loaded through novels. This study aims to describe the form of culture in the form of ideas in the novel Be Purnamaku Ning by Khilma Anis. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, the data is in the form of Javanese cultural ideas. The data source is a document in the form of the novel “Jadilah Purnamaku Ning”. Data analysis techniques used in this study is content analysis. The data validity technique used in this study is theoretical triangulation. The data analysis technique used an interactive model. The results of the study found fourteen forms of culture in the form of ideas. It covers the principles of Javanese life, proverbs, Javanese proverbs, Javanese philosophy and rituals that are believed by Javanese people. The existence of ideas found in the “Jadilah Purnamaku Ning” novel can be used as a reference to increase knowledge and a reminder for Javanese people to maintain Javanese philosophy in their life.