EKSISTENSI CERITA SI PITUNG PADA ANAK-ANAK MASYARAKAT BETAWI

Abstract

This study seeks to trace the existence of the Si Pitung story among Betawi children and to find variants that exist through interviews with Betawi figures who are considered to understand about this story. This research was a qualitative descriptive-analytic study with a sociological approach and literary reception. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and questionnaires. There were seven-figure informants about the variant of the story and 105 Betawi children as questionnaire informants. Child informants came from; Setu Babakan, Rawa Belong, and Marunda. The results showed that 94% informants said they knew "Pitung". The role of family and environment is important in transmitting Si Pitung tale. The role of community leaders and school libraries is still considered important as a source of knowledge about Si Pitung. Si Pitung is real is believed by 99% of informants. The film plays a major role in the formation of images related to the physical form of Si Pitung. They hope that the government, the private sector, and the media will play a significant role in helping preserve Si Pitung's tale. Based on information from seven-figure it’s found variants of the story which include; (1) the origin of Si Pitung (place of birth and original name), (2) resistance or struggle areas of Si Pitung, (3) physical and magic powers of Pitung, (4) cause of death and grave location of Si Pitung, and (5) the predicate of Si Pitung.

Penelitian ini berusaha menelusuri eksistensi cerita Si Pitung di kalangan anak-anak Betawi serta varian yang eksis melalui wawancara dengan tokoh-tokoh yang memahami seputar cerita ini. Penelitian ini berjenis kualitatif deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan sosiologi sastra dan resepsi sastra. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengamatan, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Informan seputar varian cerita ada tujuh tokoh dan informan kuesioner sejumlah 105 anak Betawi. Informan anak berasal dari daerah permukiman Betawi; Setu Babakan, Rawa Belong, dan Marunda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 94% informan menyatakan “tahu” Si Pitung. Peran keluarga dan lingkungan penting dalam transmisi cerita Si Pitung. Peran tokoh masyarakat dan sekolah/perpustakaan masih dianggap vital sebagai sumber pengetahuan perihal Si Pitung. Si Pitung adalah nyata diyakini oleh 99% informan. Film berperan besar dalam pembentukan imaji wujud fisik Si Pitung. Mereka berharap pemerintah, swasta, dan media lebih berperan membantu pelestarian cerita Si Pitung. Berdasar informasi dari tujuh tokoh ditemukan varian-varian cerita yang meliputi; (1) asal-usul Si Pitung (tempat lahir dan nama asli), (2) lokasi perlawanan atau perjuangan Si Pitung, (3) fisik dan ilmu/kesaktian Si Pitung, (4) penyebab kematian dan lokasi makam Si Pitung, serta (5) predikat Si Pitung