Character Education In The Novel Bumi Cinta and Novel Merindu Baginda Nabi by Habiburrahman El Shirazy

Abstract

This research is motivated by the weak character of the current generation of young people, both in terms of individuals and based on experience of the community, nation and state. Therefore, this study aims to describe the values of character education in the novel Bumi Cinta and the novel Merindu Baginda Nabi by Habiburrahman El Shirazy. Data was collected using a data inventory format, and analyzed based on the theory of sociological literature in accordance with the research objectives. The results showed that there are five values of character education that stand out in each novel namely novels Bumi Cinta and the novel Merindu Baginda Nabi by Habiburrahman El Shirazy. The five values include: (1) faith and piety , (2) honesty, (3) intelligence, (4) toughness, and (5) caring.