| Abstrakt: |
Oral literature is the heritage and identity of the Malay nation that must be proud because it symbolises the wisdom of the previous society. Not many young generations want to defend this heritage until it is eventually lost to time. As with oral literature, Awang Batil deserves to be defended; it is not just entertainment, but the elements of wisdom contained in his performance need to be interpreted. Accordingly, this study aims to identify and discuss the elements of wisdom and intelligence in Awang Batil's performance. The main method of this study is field research through recording techniques, interviews, and direct notes. Awang Batil's performance's wisdom and intelligence are examined based on two perspectives: linguistic intelligence and musical intelligence. Linguistic intelligence discusses civilized pronunciation, language ability, and memory ability, while musical intelligence is seen from two aspects, namely musical instruments and poetry. Analysis proves that Awang Batil's performance highlights the wisdom and intelligence of a comforter through the Multiple Intelligences Theory. It is evident that Awang Batil is not just a 'village entertainer', but this oral narrative has successfully captivated the global community by holding many performances abroad. It is hoped that studies about Awang Batil will be increased so that it can be a reference for the new generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
