Religiosity in Burung-Burung Manyar by Mangun Wijaya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31940/senarilip.v6i1.195-199Keywords:
context, literary work, religiosityAbstract
This study aims to find religiosity aspects in Burung-Burung Manyar—a novel by YB Mangun Wijaya. Data were taken directly from the novel, especially what the two main characters say and do. Methods used in this research are Close Reading in which a detailed and careful analysis of the text, focusing on its language, structure and meaning, and Historical Contextualization by understanding the historical context in which a text was written so it can provide insights into its themes, characters, and setting. The results were religiosity aspects are found in how they responds and interpret experiences and events in their life so as there is a deeper meaning beyond the real facts. Religiosity is related to their relationship with God but it happens in daily life as told through literary work.