REPRESENTATION OF PERSISTENCE AND MORAL VALUES IN THE ORAL LITERATURE OF ACEH'S FOLK STORY BANTA BARENSYAH: A LITERATURE REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.46244/jeulame.v1i1.3781Keywords:
Determination, Moral Values, Oral Literature, and Acehnese FolkloreAbstract
Acehnese folklore is a timeless oral heritage that has evolved to this day, across generations. The meaning behind the stories in folklore implies the values of fortitude and moral roles of its characters. Therefore, through the narrative presented is not just a fairy tale but reflects the philosophy of life. This study aims to explain the fortitude and moral values in the oral literature of the Acehnese folklore Banta Barensyah. This research method uses a qualitative approach, through library research. Data sources come from several relevant literature such as folklore books, hikayat manuscripts, cultural journals, AI-related journals, and educational journals. Data collection techniques include the identification stage, screening stage, feasibility stage, and inclusion stage. Data analysis techniques include the process of data collection, data presentation, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the Acehnese folklore "Banta Barensyah" is an important embodiment of the virtue of resilience and noble morality that goes beyond mere physical strength. The strength of the main character is shown not only by how he continues to survive through difficult times, but also by how he remains honest even when betrayed. These values can be grouped into three main areas: personal morals (hard work and honesty), social morals (devotion to parents), and religious morals (trust in God). Banta Barensyah's victory over his uncle's betrayal symbolizes the moral lesson that honesty and virtue are the only paths to greatness. It also demonstrates that this oral literature is an important tool for building character and preserving local Acehnese knowledge.
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