Manifestations of Personal Religiosity of Main Character in the Novel Tuhan untuk Jemima by Indah Hanaco: Study of Mangunwijaya’s Religiosity

Abstract

This study examines the manifestations of personal religiosity in the character of Jemima as a representation of a moderate urban woman in the novel Tuhan untuk Jemima by Indah Hanaco through the perspective of Y. B. Mangunwijaya’s religiosity. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method using the Miles and Huberman data analysis model, which consists of three stages: 1) data reduction, 2) data display, and 3) conclusions. The analyzed data consists of narratives, dialogues, monologues, paragraph excerpts, paragraphs, and setting descriptions that reveal the forms of the character’s personal religiosity and the factors shaping her religious experiences. The research findings indicate that Jemima’s religiosity stems from the emergence of spiritual awareness that develops gradually across various dimensions. In the cognitive dimension, Jemima’s religiosity manifests through the process of recognizing, understanding, and believing in the existence of God as the Almighty Being. In the conative dimension, religiosity is expressed through moral and humanitarian attitudes as forms of faith. Affectively, religiosity is reflected in the subject’s emotional experiences when facing suffering, loss, and hopes for life. These religious experiences are influenced by several factors, including past trauma, family relationships, social circles, and the spiritual reflections Jemima experienced during her search for the meaning of life and her beliefs.

Keywords: manifestations of personal religiosity, urban women, spiritual awareness.