Spirit of Tolerance (Kanyou) in the Novel Utsukushisa To Kanashimi To by Kawabata Yasunari: The Study of Cultural Stylistics

Abstract

This research was conducted to explore the cultural values that grow and develop and dominate the Japan Society, a way of thinking that is contained in the spirit of tolerance (Kanyou). The main character is a woman, named Otoko, whose played a role to depict a cultural stylistics in the community. This research aims to describe cultural values with the spirit of tolerance (Kanyou) contained in the novel Utsukushisa To Kanashimi To by a Japanese author, Kawabata Yasunari with Stylistics Cultural studies. The approach of cultural stylistics, meanings can be excavated in full compliance with the community's cultural-philosophical meaning Japan. The object of this research is the cultural values found in the novel of Utsukushisa To Kanashimi To and conformity as literary learning materials. Data collection methods used in this research is a method of documentation. The data was analysed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The results of this research are that the cultural values that grow and develop and dominate the Japan Society is contained in the spirit of tolerance (Kanyou). They are the value of responsibility, the value of appreciating, the value of respect, and the value of honesty. Based on the results of this study, other researchers are advised to examine more deeply about human values found in the literature, particularly novel.