Analysis of Structure and Value of Character in the Novel Entitled "Jokowi Si Tukang Kayu" and the Benefits as a Literature Teaching Material

Abstract

This study aims to describe the intrinsic elements (structure) and character values in the novel "Jokowi Si Tukang Kayu" and the usefulness as a literare material. Literary works present to be read, enjoyed, or appreciated and then utilized. The theory of intrinsic elements (structures) is (a) theme (b) plot (c) background (d) figure and characterization (e) point of view (f) language style (g) mandate. Character value theory is (a) Transcendence (b) Humanization (c) Diversity (d) Liberation (e) Justice. This research uses qualitative description method with content analysis approach. The data of this research is the novel "Jokowi Si Tukang Kayu". Data collection technique was obtained through documentation studies or literature review by describing literary studies based on the structure of literary works and character values. The novel "Jokowi Si Tukang Kayu" tells the life journey of President Joko Widodo and the success of Joko Widodo that is exemplary for readers. Where the little Jokowi who was full of simplicity and also educated from a very simple family. The results of research on the intrinsic elements (structure) and the value of characters in the novel "Jokowi Si Tukang Kayu" can be used as a literare teaching material in high school.

Keywords: novel, structure, character value, benefits