Example of a short story in Indonesian

literature Indonesia really rich in various works that can be proud of until now. One of them is saga. Tales may be known as works literature which is now rare to find. Hikayat is an old prose form that used to be found in many language Malay which contains stories, glimpses of fairy tales, or stories about the wonder, miracle, or greatness of a person or the main character. So, in short, saga can be said as a literary work similar to a fairy tale presented in Malay by telling stories about the magic of stories.

Kinds of Saga

Hikayat is divided into two types of categories, namely based on the content category and the origin category. Based on the category the content of the saga is divided into:

• Indian Epic
• Javanese origin story
• Folklore
• History and Biography
• Story Islam
• Story Level

Meanwhile, according to its origin, the saga is divided into four classifications, namely:

• Javanese Influence
• Native Malay
• Hindu influence
• Persian influence

From this explanation, it can be seen that the saga is influenced by several regions such as Arabic, Persian, Malay, Indian, and Javanese. Some examples of saga that are very well known and legendary to this day are One Thousand and One Nights, Sri Rama, Panji Semirang, Hang Tuah, and so on.

Characteristics of Saga

When viewed from the linguistic structure, saga writing has certain characteristics, including the following:

1. Anonymous, author unknown
2. Static, does not contain many changes, fixed
3. Palace centric, or royal story background
4. Collective and communal, common property
5. Traditional, usually contains tradition and culture from a certain area
6. Using language repetition
7. character education, true education
8. Often tells the story between the good that wins over the bad
9. delusion

Example Saga

• The Story of Hang Tuah

Once upon a time there was a young man named Hang Tuah, the son of Hang Mahmud. They live in the Mermaid River. At that time, everyone in the Duyung River heard the news that Teng Raja Bintan was kind and courteous to all his people. When Hang Mahmud heard the news, Hang Mahmud said to his wife named Dang Merdu, “Let's go to Bintan, a really big country, especially since we are poor people. It's easier for us to find work there." Then at night, Hang Mahmud dreamed of the moon falling from the sky. The light is full above Hang Tuah's head. Hang Mahmud woke up and picked up his son and kissed him. Hang Tuah's whole body smelled like fragrance. The next day, Mahmud told his dream to his wife and child. After hearing her husband's story, Dang Merdu immediately bathed and released her child. Then he gave his son a white cloth, shirt and headband. Then Dang Merdu, a member of Hang Tuah, ate turmeric rice and chicken eggs. The mother also called religious leaders to pray for Hang Tuah's safety. When finished, he hugged Hang Tuah. Hang Mahmud said to his wife, "We will take good care of this child, don't let it play far away." The next day, as usual Hang Tuah cut wood for daily needs.

There came a rebel who came to the middle of the market, many people were injured and even died because of act rebel. The shop owner left his shop and fled to the village. The state of Bintan was in an uproar and there was chaos everywhere. Someone who was running away said to Hang Tuah. "Hey Hang Tuah, don't you want to die if you don't enter the village?" Then word Hang Tuah while chopping wood, "This country has soldiers who will kill, he will die by him." while he was talking his mother saw that the rebel was heading towards Hang Tuah while wielding the kris.

His mother shouted from above the shop, "Hi my son quickly run to the top of the shop". Hang Tuah did not listen to his mother's words. He immediately stood up and held the ax waiting for the rebel's anger. The rebels who came before Hang Tuah then stabbed him repeatedly. So Hang Tuah jumped up and dodged the man's stab. Hang Tuah swung his ax at the rebel's head, splitting the rebel's head to death. So someone who witnessed the incident shouted, "He will become a great officer in this Malay land."

The great news reached the ears of his friends, Hang Jebat, Hang Kesturi, Hang Lekir, and Hang Lekui. They immediately ran to get Hang Tuah. Hang Jebat and Hang Kesturi asked him, "Is it true that you killed the rebels with an axe?" Hang Tuah smiled and replied, "The rebels do not deserve to be killed with a dagger, but with an ax to wood."

Then because of that incident, the king was very grateful for the existence of Hang Tuah. If he did not come to the palace, surely he would be summoned by the King. So Tumenggung also discussed with other employees who were jealous of Hang Tuah. They come to the King after discussion over.

So when His Majesty the King was sitting on his throne with his subordinates. Tumenggung and some of his other friends came on their knees. They worshiped the King, “Respect my lord, I ask forgiveness and blessings, there are many news that reached my ears about the existence of betrayal. I have heard the news for a long time."
"Hey you guys, what exactly are you guys talking about?" asked the King.

"Sincerely Your Majesty, my employees actually do not dare to appear, but God wills." Tumenggung replied.

"Hi Tumenggung, just say it, we will repay him," said the king.

Tumenggung replied, "Sincerely my lord, I beg your pardon, just to come here I am afraid, but I will tell you about it".

After His Majesty heard the story that came out of Tumenggung, then His Majesty asked, "Who is that person, Hang Tuah?".
"Who else dares to do it besides Hang Tuah?," replied Tumenggung, telling the story that when the staff saw Hang Tuah with a girl in the palace that they were planning something for kingdom. The woman's name is Dang Setia.

I was afraid that he would do something to her, so I came with an escort to watch over her. After the king heard this, he was angry, until his face turned red. Then he said to the evil-hearted officers, "Go, get rid of him."

So Hang Tuah is no longer heard of in the country, but Hang Tuah never died, because apart from a great officer, he is a guardian of Allah. It is said that currently Hang Tuah is at the top of the Perak river. There he sat as king of all Batak and forest people. Even now the king wanted to meet someone, then asked that person and he said, "Don't you want to have a wife?"

"I don't want to have another wife," he replied.

END

• The story of Abu Nawas

The "Magic Bottle" never stops, never stops. His Majesty always called Abu Nawas to be framed with his various questions or unreasonable tasks. Today Abu Nawas was also summoned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, the King greeted him with a smile. "I've been getting stomach problems lately. My personal healer said I was hit by a wind attack.” Said His Majesty starting a conversation.

"Forgive my lord, if what I can do until the king calls me", asked Abu Nawas.

"I just want you to catch the wind that attacks me and imprison it." His Majesty said.

Abu Nawas was silent. Without a word coming out of his mouth. He didn't think of a way to catch the wind, but he thought of proving that his catch was really the wind. Wind can't be seen, he thought. There is nothing weirder than the wind. Not the same as water, which although it is colorless but can still be seen in its form. The King only gave time for three days for Abu Nawas.

Abu Nawas came home and brought homework from the King. However, he did not look sad, because he really believed in fate. Abu was sure that by thinking there would be a way out of the difficulties faced. By thinking, he believes he can give something to other people in need, especially the poor. Not infrequently, Abu Nawas brought gold money from the king's gift for his ingenuity.

However, for the past two days, Abu Nawas has not had the idea to catch the wind, let alone imprison him. Tomorrow was the last day and he almost gave up. Abu Nawas was unable to sleep because he was thinking about it. Maybe it was fate, because it seems that this time Abu Nawas should be punished for failing to imprison the wind. He walked limply towards the palace. In between his resignation, he was reminded of Aladdin and the lamp of the will.

"Isn't the jinn invisible?", muttered Abu Nawas. He ran home happily. Arriving at home, as quickly as possible He prepared everything needed, then headed for the palace. At the gate of the palace, Abu Nawas was invited in by guards who had known him for a long time. Moreover, His Majesty the King had been waiting for him for a long time.

The king hastily asked Abu Nawas, "Have you imprisoned the wind of Abu Nawas?".

"It's Your Majesty," answered Abu Nawas aloud. With a beaming face while taking out a bottle that has been corked. Abu Nawas handed the bottle to the King. His Majesty saw and watched the bottle carefully.

"Where is the wind, O Abu Nawas?", asked the king.

“Inside My Majesty Your Majesty.”

"I don't see anything," said the king again.

"My lord, indeed the wind cannot be seen, but if Your Majesty wants to know the wind, you can open the bottle cap." Said Abu Nawas.

After the bottle cap was opened, the king smelled a very foul fart.
"What is this smell, O Abu Nawas?", asked the king

"My lord, I was blown away and put the wind into the bottle so it won't attack again. So I imprisoned him in a bottle." Answered Abu Nawas while scared.

The King did not have the heart to be angry with Abu Nawas. This is because the reasons and explanations of Abu Nawas are considered reasonable. Abu Nawas was not punished and survived

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• The Tale of Ibn Hasan Syahdan

Era Long ago, there was a wealthy man named Sheikh Hasan, a lot of wealth and money, famous in every country, is the richest person, lives in the land of Baghdad, which is famous everywhere as the most crowded city at that time.

Sheikh Hasan is very wise, loves the poor, loves the needy, advises the narrow-minded, reminds stupid people, taught knowledge, good ones, even if they have to pay a fee, in the form of clothes or money, because that's a lot his followers.

Sheikh Hasan, a wealthy merchant, had a son who was handsome, quiet and kind, about seven years old, his name was Ibn Hasan. Ibn Hasan was being funny, everyone was happy to see him, especially his parents. However, the child was not arrogant, calm, even though his life was spoiled, he did not lack clothing, but Ibn Hasan did not like to preen, because of that his parents loved him very much.

His father thought, "How wrong I am, loving beyond limits, without consideration, what if Finally, the wrath of the Great God, I must be disobedient, unable to educate children, study knowledge that is helpful."
Called his son, the boy immediately approached his father. He stroked his son while being advised that he should recite the Koran, he said "Now is the time my son, actually I am worried, but go to Egypt, find a way to virtue.

Ibn Hasan replied, "Father, don't hesitate, let alone go to glory, the path of death is all I live." the will of my parents, I will obey, I will not refuse, day and night only the orders of my father and mother who are servants later.
Long story short, Ibn Hasan who was going to boarding school, separated from his parents, his heart was very sad, his mother could not stand to cry. Had to part with his young son, not yet old enough.

"Later, when Ananda has arrived, to the place to wander, be careful to take care of yourself, because it is far away" from parents, must know the science of life, don't be stubborn, arrogant and arrogant, feel more from others, feel themselves rich and insult others. If that's what you do, your life will not be happy because everyone is hostile, no one will want to help, if it's bad it won't be noticed, being in someone's territory if bitchy will get trouble. Be careful not to take things lightly.

"What you said, I will always remember and write down in my heart, pray for me to be safe, I hope I don't go down the wrong path, message Mother I will watch day and night."

Long story short, Ibn Hasan had left and was escorted by his two caregivers since childhood. Mairin and Mairun. They walk. Arrive in the center of Egypt.

One day after noon, Ibn Hasan was walking and met someone named Saleh who had just returned from school, Ibn Hasan greeted, "Where are you coming from?"

Saleh replied politely, “I came home from school.” Ibn Hasan asked again, "What is school?" Please explain to me.
"School is a place for knowledge, a place to learn, count, write, read, learn etiquette, must comply with the rules."

As soon as Ibn Hasan heard the explanation, how happy his heart was and immediately went home to the Kyai and asked for permission to study at school, in search of knowledge. Now tell me what do you really expect?”, asked Kyai

He said this with the aim of testing the student whether he really wanted to seek knowledge or just as an excuse to get praise. Ibn Hasan lowered his head, replied a little embarrassed, "I want to explain why I work so hard, tirelessly seek knowledge.

People think that because my father is rich, he doesn't lack money. But my opinion is not like that, it would be very embarrassing if my father died, all the property fell into my hands while I was not able to manage it properly. That's where the servant looks increasingly stupid.

The rank of a child is also the same, although it must not exceed his parents, at least it must be the same as his parents.
So rest assured the Kyai with his student's wishes and allow him to study at school.

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