Toraja Culture in Faisal Oddang’s Puya ke Puya (Clifford Geertz’s Symbolic Interpretation)

Authors

  • Ema Priyandini Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Author
  • Ali Imron Al-Ma’ruf Al-Ma’ruf Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Author
  • Nafron Hasyim Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25134/8vsw7m10

Keywords:

Toraja culture, Clifford Geertz, symbolic interpretation, novel, rambu solo

Abstract

This research is based on the culture in Indonesia, one of which is the culture of the Toraja people. The purpose of this research is to describe the symbolic interpretation in the novel Puya ke Puya by Faisal Oddang. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with literary anthropology approach. The data of this research are words, phrases, statements, expressions, and discourses related to Clifford Geertz's symbolic interpretation in the novel Puya ke Puya by Faisal Oddang. Secondary data sources include books on the subject. Data collection techniques use reading and note-taking techniques. hermeneutic techniques are data analysis techniques used in this research. The result of this research is data in the form of Clifford Geertz's symbolic interpretation which includes: (1) Represented plans include traditional songs and traditional clothing. (2) The Toraja people's recipe that is represented is tanu kerbau. (3) Represented Torajan rules are the noble strata and the ma’tinggoro tedong. (4) Represented Torajan instructions are aluk todolo belief and Rambu Solo ritual.

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04-12-2025

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Toraja Culture in Faisal Oddang’s Puya ke Puya (Clifford Geertz’s Symbolic Interpretation). (2025). Fon: Journal of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, 21(1), 298-311. https://doi.org/10.25134/8vsw7m10