Kajian Stilistikaaspek Bahasa Figuratif Novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk Karya Ahmad Tohari (original) (raw)

2009, Kajian Linguistik dan Sastra

The purpose of the study is to describe figurative language of the novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk's (RDP) stylistics form and to express the function and purpose of use as author's expression to state his ideas. The research uses qualitative descriptive method with head the interpretation full of meaning. Data analysis is done by using inductive thinking method applying Semiotic reading method which are heuristic and hermeneutic. The result of the study shows that RDP's figurative language has uniqueness and authenticity as well as proof of Tohari's competence in using the full potency of language. The authenticity of RDP's figurative language can be seen from Tohari's style of majas and idiom of Tohari's style. Figurative language on RDP is dominated by majas, beside idiom, which is beautiful and various, also full expressive, associative, and aesthetic power. This shows Tohari's inviduation as an author who has high intellectuality. Through stylistic study, it is inferred that RDP's figurative language has strong expression as great articulation media of author's idea which is not far from his socio historical background.