Analisis Etika Moral Bushido dalam Manga (Komik) Vagabond Karya Takehiko Inoue

Abstract

This thesis aims to analyze the moral ethics of Bushi as reflected in the manga Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue, using the theoretical approaches of ideology and the sociology of literature. In Vagabond, Bushi values are revealed through the journey of the main character, Miyamoto Musashi, who undergoes a transformation in his views on life, honor, and death. Ideology theory is employed to identify how Bushi values are conveyed as an ideology shaping the behavior and thoughts of the characters within the social context of Edo-period Japan. Additionally, the sociology of literature theory is applied to analyze the relationship between the text and its social context, and how societal conditions influence the interpretation and application of Bushi moral ethics. Through this analysis, it is hoped to gain a deeper understanding of the relevance of Bushi moral ethics in everyday life and how these values are internalized within Japanese culture.