SPEECH AND ATTITUDE OF FISHERMAN IN TAWANG, KENDAL, CENTRAL JAVA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the speech and attitude of fisherman in Tawang, Kendal Regency. Methods of the study are participatory interview and descriptive qualitative. The result shows that fishermen in Tawang, Kendal prefer Javanese-the regional language rather than Indonesianthe national language. Their speeches and attitudes represent the Javanese culture. They believe that fishermen should at all times render grace to God. They also believe whether one succeeds or not depends on His will. To be essentially good means to be good not merely for one’s own sake but for the sake of others as well. Pray to the Lord when they are suffering and praise the Lord when they receive His grace. They merely carry out their role like a ‘wayang’-puppet show. A vigilant man will be safe, negligent man will be endangered. One must seek good, as good is required in life. In their daily life, fishermen are simple, honest, open-mind, and self confidence.