Analisis Nilai Perjuangan Sosial Tokoh Utama dalam Novel Hang Perkasa Karya Afrizal Cik

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the intrinsic elements and values of social struggle contained in the novel Hang Perkasa by Afrizal Cik. The main topic of discussion in this research is how the structural study of the novel Hang Perkasa includes themes, characters and characterization, plot, setting and point of view as well as the value of struggle contained in the novel. The approach used in analyzing this study is a structural study and literary sociology by looking at the sociological essence of the work. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method that focuses on novel texts as primary data sources and other research reports as secondary sources. The text symptoms reviewed are related to what the main character does for the common good in family and social life towards wise values and are based on Malay philosophy. The results of this research describe the structure of the novel Hang Perkasa as follows: the main character is played by Hang Perkasa eyebrows Panglima Hitam. There are five protagonists and one antagonist. The plot used by the author in the novel Hang Perkasa is a progressive plot with the peak of the story's conflict occurring when the main character is slandered by the antagonist and then imprisoned. Setting: Pulau Manggung Village, Kuala Malaka, Bandar Malaka, Tanjung Jati, Tanjung Pulau Merbau or Kampung Centai. Time setting: end of the month of Safar, tenth day, and one night. Social setting: place of study, palace circles, villagers or Kuala Panggung village. The point of view contained in the novel Hang Perkasa is an omniscient third person perspective which is represented by the author through a character named Hang Perkasa, the mighty Black Panglima Ali eyebrows. In fighting for social values in social life from when we were young to having a family. The values of this struggle are summarized in willingness to sacrifice, unity, respect, patience and a spirit of never giving up, as well as good cooperation.