Internal Conflict of Main Character Karna in Wayang Kulit Performance “Karna Tandhing” by Ki Seno Nugroho

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10.2991/978-2-38476-224-8_9How to use a DOI?

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inner conflict; wayang kulit; the character of Karna

Abstract

Many values can be learned from wayang kulit performance, such as the values of character, morals, and education. One of the values that can be learned is the psyche of wayang kulit characters, especially in the form of inner conflicts and their solutions. The inner conflict of the wayang kulit character also contains teachings that can be imitated. This study aims to describe the form and resolution of inner conflicts of the main character, namely Karna in the Karna Tandhing wayang kulit performance or shadow puppet show performed by Ki Seno Nugroho. This is descriptive interpretive research. Research data sources were taken from the transcription of the wayang kulit performance Karna Tandhing Ki Seno Nugroho. This research was conducted through a literary psychology approach, namely Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. The results of this study are the form and resolution of inner conflicts of the main character Karna in the Karna Tandhing shadow puppet performance performed by Ki Seno Nugroho. The form of inner conflict experienced by the main character Karna; The forms of inner conflict experienced by the main character of Karna are 1. Feelings of having to leave the wife, 2. Feeling of indebtedness, 3. Feelings of worry, 4. Behavior of bragging, 5. Feeling of shame, 6. Feelings of loss, and 7. Feelings of anger. How to resolve the inner conflict of the main character Karna is done by; 1. Going to war, 2. Surrendering, and 3. Advising his wife.

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AU  - Angga Bimo Satoto
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AU  - Afendy Widayat
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DA  - 2024/05/20
TI  - Internal Conflict of Main Character Karna in Wayang Kulit Performance “Karna Tandhing” by Ki Seno Nugroho
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Local Wisdom (Incolwis 2022)
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