Representation of social conflict in Poppi Pertiwi's novel Septihan
Ian Watt's perspective
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the representation of social conflict in Poppi Pertiwi’s novel Septihan using Ian Watt’s sociological approach to literature. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data in the form of dialogue and narrative excerpts that represent social conflict within the novel. Data collection was conducted through literature review using the read-and-note technique. Data analysis focused on three concepts of Ian Watt’s literary sociology: the author’s social context, literature as a reflection of societal life, and the social function of literature. The research findings reveal family conflicts reflected in Septian’s strained relationship with his parents, stemming from family pressure and a lack of attention. Interpersonal conflicts are evident in Septian’s relationships with his school friends, particularly those influenced by misunderstandings, bullying, and adolescent social competition. Meanwhile, the different treatment received by some characters due to their economic backgrounds and popularity within the school environment highlights the social status conflict. These findings suggest that this novel not only depicts adolescent social dynamics but also contains social criticism of patterns of family relationships, social circles, and social inequality in society.
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Khomsatun, U., & Riadi, S. (2023). Konflik sosial dalam novel Home Sweet Loan karya Almira Bastari. Lingua Rima: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, 12(2), 167-175. https://jurnal.umt.ac.id/index.php/lgrm/article/view/8770
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Putri, N. Q. H., Dianastiti, F. E., & Sumarlam, S. (2022). Narasi korban perkosaan pada pemberitaan di media daring RRI Samarinda: Analisis wacana kritis model Sara Mills. Diglosia: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa, Sastra, Dan Pengajarannya, 5(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.30872/diglosia.v5i1.313
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Saragih, A. K., Manik, N. S., & Samosir, R. (2021). Hubungan imajinasi dengan karya sastra novel. Asas: Jurnal Sastra, 10(2), 100–110. https://jurnal.unimed.ac.id/2012/index.php/ajs/article/view/26274
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Sulaiman, A. F., Nafilah, I., & Agustin, Y. (2022). Kajian unsur intrinsik dalam novel Septihan Karya Poppi Pertiwi dan implikasinya terhadap pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA). Alegori: Jurnal Mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, 2(2), 216-228. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30998/.v2i02.8308
Suryahandini, K., Humaira, H. W., Suparman, F., Keguruan, F. (2023). Analisis konflik sosial dalam novel Nyutrayu karya Djoko Gaesang Santoso tinjauan Sosiologi Sastra. Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan, 9(20), 417–424. https://www.jurnal.peneliti.net/index.php/JIWP/article/view/5237
Sya’baan, A. M. R., & Tike, L. (2022). Masalah-masalah sosial dalam novel Negeri Para Bedebah dan Negeri di Ujung Tanduk karya Tere Liye Sosiologi Sastra Ian Watt. Jurnal Bastra (Bahasa dan Sastra), 7(3), 523–531. https://bastra.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/86
Tyas, I. S. D. A., & Parmin, P. (2023). Representasi masyarakat dalam naskah drama Sandek, Pemuda Pekerja karya Arifin C. Noer (Kajian sosiologi sastra Ian Watt). Sapala Hata, 10(2), 108–118. https://ejournal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/jurnal-sapala/article/view/54499
Wachyudin, W., & Deliani, A. O. (2023). Aspek sosial dalam naskah drama RT Nol RW Nol berdasarkan sosiologi sastra Ian Watt: Social Aspects in the Drama Manuscript RT Nol RW Nol Based on Ian Watt’s Literary Sociology. Wacana: Jurnal Bahasa, Seni, Dan Pengajaran, 7(2), 104–111. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.29407/jbsp.v7i2.20432
Waluyo, S., Hermintoyo, H., Nayyiroh, K., Agustin, E. Y., Chritianto, W. B., & Waluyo, N. I. (2025). Comparison of resistance to forced marriage for Javanese Girls in the Film Gadis Kretek with the Film Rara Mendut. Proceedings International Conference of Culture and Sustainable Development, 3. Retrieved from https://proceedings.undip.ac.id/index.php/icocas/article/view/868
Watt, I. (2001). The rise of the novel. University of California Press.
Zakaria, M., Elyana, K., Putri, N. N., & Hidayah, I. R. (2025). Representasi aktor sosial dalam pidato kenegaraan 15 Agustus 2025: Analisis wacana untuk pembelajaran bahasa (Model Theo van Leeuwen). Nusantara: Journal of Educational Research, 1(2), 12–28. https://jurnal.pendikar.org/index.php/nusantara/article/view/2
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2026-08-16
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ALYANI, Nur et al.
Representation of social conflict in Poppi Pertiwi's novel Septihan.
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature, [S.l.], v. 18, n. 1, p. 83-98, aug. 2026.
ISSN 2655-8718.
Available at: <https://unars.ac.id/ojs/index.php/pioneer/article/view/8064>. Date accessed: 17 aug. 2026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8064.
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