Argantara Novel by Falistiyana: A Study of Social Values

Abstract

This study aims to analyze social values ​​in a novel written by Falistiyana entitled Argantara. The type of research that will be used in this study is hermeneutic research. The hermeneutic method is an interpretation methodology that aims to understand the meaning of a text. Among other methods, hermeneutics is one method that is suitable for analyzing literary texts. Data collection in this study uses reading, listening and note-taking techniques. By using the technique of reading carefully, critically and deeply, accurate data can be found in accordance with the theory studied in the novel text, while listening and noting prove that researchers as key instruments conduct careful, precise and directed listening during data collection by utilizing research guidelines that have been formulated in accordance with related data sources. The data that has been obtained is processed again inductively by means of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results described by the researcher include three social values ​​according to Notonegoro's theory, including: material values, vital values ​​and spiritual values. Through the novel, the author proves the discourse on the importance of social values ​​for everyday life. Social values ​​are very important for life because they function as a guide in interacting with others. These values ​​create norms and ethics that help build harmonious relationships in society. An important implication in this study is that literature can be a medium of expression that also makes readers aware of the importance of social values ​​in community life.