Year: 2024 | Month: May | Volume: 11 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 318-327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240537
The Legend of Merga Purba Ethnic Batak Karo: A Psychological Study of Literature
Gabriella Putri Valentin Sinurat1, Rosita Ginting2, Herlina3, Jekmen Sinulingga4, Warisman Sinaga5
1,2,3,4,5University of Sumatera Utara
Corresponding Author: Gabriella Putri Valentin Sinurat
ABSTRACT
This research aims to describe the intrinsic elements and describe the aspects of id, ego, superego in the character of the Legend of Merga Purba Ethnic Batak Karo. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. This research uses Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis personality theory. Based on the results of the research found, namely: (1) Intrinsic elements in the legend of Merga Purba Ethnic Batak Karo: theme, plot, setting, characterization, point of view, and mandate. (2) In addition, the research also produced the personality structure of id, ego, and superego found in the characters of Merga Purba, King Purba, Dukun Sakti Guru Pakpak Pitu Sedalanen, Angel, Snake and bird, Penghulu Kampung, in the Legend of Merga Purba Ethnic Batak Karo.
Keywords: Merga Purba Legend, Batak Karo Ethnicity, Literary Psychology.
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