An Analysis Of Metaphors In Patane Practiced By Wewewa People In Sumba Barat Daya Regency: Cultural Linguistic Perspectives

BHAGHI, Yanuarius Yohanes (2019) An Analysis Of Metaphors In Patane Practiced By Wewewa People In Sumba Barat Daya Regency: Cultural Linguistic Perspectives. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang.

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Abstract

This research was intended to investigate the type of metaphor used in Patane discourse 'Traditional Burial Ceremony' in Wewewa Language and cultural imagery expressed in metaphor with the title of An Analysis of Metaphors in Patane Practiced by Wewewa people in Sumba Barat Daya Regency, It is intended to answer the following question (1) what are kinds of metaphors used in the discourse of Patane in Wewewa Language? (2) what is the culture imagery that bases the metaphors used in discourse of Patane in Wewewa Language?. The objectives of this study are (1) to find out and explain kinds of metaphors used in the discourse of Patane in Wewewa Language (2) to describe and explain the culture imagery that bases the metaphors used in the discourse of Patane in Wewewa Language. The results of this study are useful for the academic world and the practical life of the community, especially Wewewa Language Speaker (WLS). To inspire research, several numbers of related studies were previously reviewed. To easily understand, direct, and limit research discussions, several numbers of basic concepts are defined. To analyze the data, cultural-linguistic theory operating in metaphors is applied. This research is qualitative. Data were obtained through recording, interviews, and note taking. For this reason, a recording device and some questions are prepared. Data was obtained through recording. Data was analyzed through transcription, a list of metaphors, translations, and interpretations. The results of the data analysis are explained informally or verbally explained. In line with the problem statement, there is found the type of metaphor used in the Patane discourse in Wewewa languages: Ontological metaphor. The elevent metaphors belong to ontological metaphor.It is also found the cultural image of WLS expressed in the metaphors that appear in the Patane discourse. (1) WLS believes that ancestors are still alive. They can still hear people who are still alive talking, especially talking about various thin gs that ask for blessings and paths, especially for people who have just died. (2) WLS believes that the ancestors have the power to take all diseases suffered by the deceased who have just died so that they will not get inherited diseases. (3) WLS believes that the ancestors can still do many things both for humans and for the deceased who just died. Even though they have died, they are believed to be able to bless and give the deceased a way to get a good place in their new life. This means that the deceased arrives at the divine creator. Following the significance and research findings, some suggestions are proposed. (1) Linguistic researchers are expected to carry out further studies to confirm and expand. (2) Other research candidates are advised to design and conduct other studies that focus on the metaphor used in each type of traditional and cultural discourse in Wewewa Language which is highlighted by cultural-linguistic theory. (3) Wewewa Language speakers are advised to continue speaking Wewewa Language and practice the use of metaphor.

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