An Analysis Moral Values In Novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” By Harpeer Lee’s As An Alternative Teaching Material In High School

Published: Aug 1, 2022

Abstract:

Moral value is important in general or values ​​that can drive people to act or do something, and are a source of motivation. Moral values ​​are extrinsic elements in novels that are useful for life and suitable for teaching material. This means that the material detailed for learning activities must be material that really supports the achievement of Core Competencies and basic competencies. Therefore, the researcher examines moral values ​​as a reference in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". The term moral is often also referred to as morality, character, or morals. Moral is a person's actions, behavior, words in interacting with other humans. This research discusses moral values ​​in the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harpeer Lee. The purpose of this study is to find the moral values contained in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harpeer Lee. The results of this study discuss several elements contained in the extrinsic elements. The intrinsic elements discussed in this study are moral values related to the value of justice, moral values related to the value of honesty, and moral values related to the value of responsibility. . In this study, the researcher used a descriptive method is used to describe the moral values contained in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". The results of this study discuss several elements contained in the extrinsic elements. The intrinsic elements discussed in this study are moral values related to the value of justice, moral values related to the value of honesty, and moral values related to the value of responsibility. On moral values related to justice, the researcher managed to find 31 quotes related to justice. Then, related to the moral value of honesty, the researcher managed to find 18 quotes related to the moral value of honesty. Then and the last is the moral value related to responsibility, the researcher managed to find 31 quotes related to the moral value of responsibility.

Keywords:
1. Novel analysis, moral value, qualitative research, teaching material, high school
Authors:
M. Erwinsyah Ario Masai
How to Cite
Ario Masai, M. E. (2022). An Analysis Moral Values In Novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” By Harpeer Lee’s As An Alternative Teaching Material In High School. Griya Cendikia, 7(2), 434–446. https://doi.org/10.47637/griya-cendikia.v7i2.354