BUDAYA TOLERANSI DALAM SYAIR MAMBANG JAUHARI EPISODE “RAJA ZAMINDUR’ALAM RAIB†SEBAGAI BASIS PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK

Abstract

This study aims to describe the culture of tolerance and its depiction in Syair Mambang Jauhari Episode "Raja Zamindur'alam Raib â€.

This is a qualitative research using a structuralism  and hermeneutics approach. Structuralism is used to analyze the formal and narrative structures of Syair Mambang Jauhari, while hermeneutics is used to explain, to interpret, or to transcribe data taken from the text of Syair Mambang Jauhari so that it can be used to answer the problem formulation.

The results of this study describe the culture of tolerance in verse Syair Mambang Jauhari episode "Raja Zamindur'alam Raib" in the form of: 1. Mutual understanding of their respective positions and duties so that they don't fight over power; 2. Mutual respect for differences of opinion, views, customs and traditions, as well as beliefs; 3. Recognizing the rights of others. In addition, the researcher also found cultures of tolerance grouped based on the environments.

Based on this research it can be concluded that: 1. Culture of tolerance in the SMJ episode "Raja Zamindur'alam Raib" is pictured through a moment of mutual understanding, mutual respect, and recognizing the rights of others divided by environment: nation and state, family, and society; 2. Culture of tolerance is described explicitly and implicitly. It can be seen from  dialogues between characters, actions between characters, and explained by the author in an explicit manner.

Culture of tolerance in Syair Mambang Jauhari episode “Raja Zamindur'alam Raib" can be used as a basis for students’ character development,  especially the character of tolerance.  Syair Mambang Jauhari can also be used as a source and learning media in the world of education.