Qualitative research describes social concern representations in literature, suggesting it strengthens the Pancasila Student Profile values in education.
Key Points
Four main representations of social concern include inequality in access to education and family empathy toward children's aspirations.
Data validity was ensured through triangulation, peer review, and observer persistence to strengthen findings.
The study employed descriptive content analysis and literary sociology to explore the connection between literature and social values.
The novel reflects social realities and serves as a medium for character education aligned with national ideology.