The Study of Moral Values in the Novel Totto-Chan by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi and its Implications in Literature Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the moral values of each character in the novel Totto-Chan by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi and apply them in a concrete form to the readers. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method, namely the data presented in the form of extracts from the novel. To reveal the contents of the novel Totto-Chan, the researcher analyzes page by page and then summarizes it to get clear data from the novel Totto-Chan by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The analysis technique used is content analysis and the research instrument is the researcher himself. From the results of the analysis the researcher found: 18 moral values in the novel Totto-Chan by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi include (1) impatience, (2) responsibility, (3) hard work, (4) dishonesty, (5) courage, (6) likes to help , (7) consult, (8) care for others, (9) give, (10) pray, (11) firm, (12) compassionate, (13) good listener, (14) kind, (15) desperate, (16) grateful, (17) smart, and (18) not arrogant. 2. Application of moral values in Totto-Chan Novel by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The implications can be seen from the characters in the novel, such as: Totto-Chan, Mama, the Principal (Mr. Kobayashi), Yasuaki-Chan, Tai-Chan, and Miyo-Chan. Through the characteristics of the moral values of each character, researchers find concrete expressions in everyday life that can be used as materials for learning literature in schools. Application of moral values in Totto-Chan Novel by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The implications can be seen from the characters in the novel, such as: Totto-Chan, Mama, the Principal (Mr. Kobayashi), Yasuaki-Chan, Tai-Chan, and Miyo-Chan. Through the characteristics of the moral values of each character, researchers find concrete expressions in everyday life that can be used as materials for learning literature in schools. Application of moral values in Totto-Chan Novel by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The implications can be seen from the characters in the novel, such as: Totto-Chan, Mama, the Principal (Mr. Kobayashi), Yasuaki-Chan, Tai-Chan, and Miyo-Chan. Through the characteristics of the moral values of each character, researchers find concrete expressions in everyday life that can be used as materials for learning literature in schools.