Symbolism In The Structure Of: Study Of Poetry “Retak Mencari Belah” By Junewal Muchtar

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal about the symbols and meanings of the symbols contained in the poetry structure of Junewal Muchtar's poetry. The theory used in this research is symbol theory which analyzes an object representing a symbol. The method used in analyzing this poem is descriptive and qualitative methods. The source of the data was obtained from the collection of poetry Retak Looking for Belah by Jenewal Mucthar. The results of this study indicate that the symbols contained in 46 poems by Jenewal Muchtar are living things and objects. Symbols of living things include humans, animals and plants which have the meaning of piety, faith, honor, power, loyalty, stength, peace and so on. as well as objects including anchors, bottles, glasses, and others which have the meaning of being transparent, and easily cracked.