Figurative Language and Aesthetic Value in the Dance Drama The Search for Sita
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https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1703.33Keywords:
The Search for Sita, figurative language, aesthetic values, dance drama, RamayanaAbstract
The Search for Sita is an English-language dance drama adapted from the Ramayana epic, specifically the Aranya Kanda section, which tells the story of Dewi Sita’s abduction by Rahwana. This study aims to analyze and describe the figurative language and aesthetic values contained in the dance drama. The approach used is descriptive qualitative, with data obtained through observation of audio-visual recordings of performances and analysis of dance drama scripts, then analyzed using language style theory and aesthetic theory. The results of this study show that the figurative language contained in the dance drama The Search for Sita includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole. Meanwhile, aesthetic values are manifested through unity, complexity, and intensity between the elements of choreography, accompanying music, costumes, and narration. The integration of figurative language and aesthetic values not only strengthens artistic appeal but also presents moral messages and religious values relevant to character education.
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