Pandangan Maut Motinggo Busye

Puji Santosa

Pusat Bahasa, Kementrian Pendidikan Nasional

Jalan Daksinapati Barat IV, Rawamangun, Jakarta Timur 13220

puji.santosa@gmail.com

Abstract

As the other authors who have written hundreds of works of literature, Motinggo Busye has deep and wide indside of vision du monde or world view which he uses to solve problems of life he encounteres. This life problems are coming either from his own life or from others’. Motinggo Busye’s world view reflected in his works shows his response to the basic problems of life. One of his world views is the view of death. To what extent is Motinggo Busye’s view of death reflected in his works of literature?. With regards his view of death, his works especially Malam Jahanam, Sanu Infinita Kembar, Aura Para Aulia, Dua Tengkorak Kepala (compilition of short stories: “Lonceng”, “Dua Tengkorak Kepala”, “Bangku Batu”, “Mata”), and “Merasuk Malam” would be worth scrutinizing. His view of death is supposed to be showed from his response on the natural phenomena and the cultural context he lives in. The depth and width of his insight on death which he writes in some works provides him legitimation and existence for his literature achievement. Death is Motinggo Busye’s biggest obsession in his creative process and a vehicle for him to response on natural phenomena and culture.