Perception of Character Education Through Heroism Lembak Ethnic Folk Story Figures

Abstract

This study aims to describe the perception of character education through the heroism of ethnic Lembak folklore characters in the form of values of self-sacrifice (RB), never giving up (PM), love of the motherland (CTA), and solidarity (KK). This study used descriptive qualitative method. The data collection technique was carried out by reading carefully the entire Lembak ethnic folklore, understanding the samples on the research object, coding the data, compiling the results of the analysis, and making conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis, the researcher found the value of heroism willing to sacrifice in the form of a willingness in possessions, goods, time, energy and one's own life which is carried out by the characters in order to create happiness for the common good. The value of never giving up which includes a never-ending struggle without a sense of despair that is carried out to achieve the dreams and desires of the characters. The value of love for the motherland is shown in the nature of characters who respect each other, dedication to the power they have, defending against good threats, and sacrificing to defend against foreign domination and occupation in order to create a group sovereignty. The value of solidarity arises because there is a feeling of affection for someone by looking after, loyalty, mutual cooperation and concern for friends, family, lovers and other people to create strong solidarity.