Teaching Honesty Through Moral Values In Andrea Hirata’s Novel “Edensor” (English Version)

Maulida, Naila (2025) Teaching Honesty Through Moral Values In Andrea Hirata’s Novel “Edensor” (English Version). Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. ABDURRAHMAN WAHID PEKALONGAN.

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Abstract

This research is motivated by deep concern over the high level of academic dishonesty among senior high school students in Indonesia. Therefore, an analysis of the moral value of honesty in Andrea Hirata's popular novel "Edensor" (English Version) is crucial for exploring the novel's role as an alternative medium for character development. This study aims to analyze the moral value of honesty in the Edensor novel (English version) by Andrea Hirata and its contribution in teaching honesty to Senior high school students. The research method used is qualitative with a content analysis approach and semi-structured interviews with English teachers. The results of the study indicate that the value of honesty in the Edensor novel is represented through six indicators of honesty for high school students, namely: (1) completing tasks according to academic rules, (2) stating the advantages and disadvantages of a topic objectively, (3) openness in accepting other people's opinions, (4) expressing opinions according to beliefs, (5) honesty in transactions, and (6) respecting the property rights of others. These values are reflected through the narrative and dialogue of characters such as Ikal, Arai, and Katja. In addition, this novel has a significant pedagogical contribution in teaching honesty to Senior High School students. Research recommendations include the use of novels as creative teaching materials, teacher training, and adaptation of materials to improve the quality of learning.

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