Rationality Symbol on the Story of Surga Sungsang by Triwikromo (Critical Semiotics Study)

A symbol is a tool used by the author in conveying his messages to reader. Symbols are also an aesthetic for authors. This study aims reveal symbolic rationality collection of Heaven Sungsang stories Triyanto Triwikromo. In this study, authors use new theory namely Critical Semiotics. The semiotics has its roots merging Northrop Frye's semiotic and Jurgen Habermas's Theory. emphasis point on Semiotics critical, (understanding) communication symbols literary works society. purpose research 1) describe honesty monad Surga Sungsang, story Triwikromo 2) truth archetypal