Kesantunan Kritik Sosial dalam Rubrik Parodi di Surat Kabar Kompas

Abstract

This research aims at explaining content and targets of social critics and elaborating politeness manifestation in social critics that was written by Samuel Mulia in Parody Column. The research hypothesis is the fact that Samuel Mulia has a typical style in delivering social critics to society. The social critics delivered by him have met the principles of politeness. This research is conducted by using critical discourse analysis method. The object of the research is social issues contained in the Parody Column. There are two approaches used to analyze the data. First, critical discourse analysis approach by Fairclough and Teun A. van Dijk. Second, pragmatic approach, which is politeness principles by Geoffrey N. Leech (1983). The result of hypothesis testing is obtained by some conclusions as follows: 1) Samuel Mulia as the writer is trying to discuss social issues, such as environmental concerns, classification of classes in society that causes power domination in society. 2) Social criticism delivered with a way to make himself as the object and also subject of the composition. 3) The target of his compositions is explicitly aimed to himself. However, the writer also strays to the society who read his Parody column, especially to them who have positions, wealth, and powers. 4) Samuel Mulia gives the example of social critics that do not offend other parties, so they don't hurt the feelings because of being cornered and judged. Samuel uses ways to criticize other people by using analogy 5) These critics are not enough only by using analogy or metaphor. Every sentence chosen and used to criticize must fulfill wisdom maxims, generosity, appreciation, simplicity and sympathy. 6) Samuel could be said as a polite criticizer. Although, Samuel Mulia, himself, and others admit that he has a critical and sharp voice, Samuel is able to show that he could control himself.