TOKOH ORANG TUA DAN REFLEKSI POLITIK ORDE BARU DALAM NOVEL-NOVEL KARYA KUNTOWIJOYO

Abstract

Abstract
This study aims to describe the characterization of the elderly, intertextual relations
of the characters of the elderly with Ronggowarsito and Nabi Hizdir, and reflection on
issues of the New Order politics in Kuntowijoyo’s novels. The data sources were two
novels by Kuntowijoyo, namely (a) Mantra Pejinak Ular and (b) Wasripin dan Satinah.
The results of the study are as follows. First, the characterization of the elderly is made
through two ways, namely the physical and spiritual modes. Second, the character of the
elderly in Mantra Pejinak Ular has an intertextual relation with Ronggowarsito and that in
Wasripin dan Satinah has an intertextual relation with Nabi Hidzir. Third, the characters of
the elderly reflect issues of the New Order politics, including: (a) the image of the ruling
party to win in the general election, (b) the loyalty to the ruling party, (c) the arrest and
assassination of political opponents, and (d) the economic monopoly and signs of the
downfall of the ruler.