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The Conceptualization of the Lontar Tree as a Mother to Rotenese Found in Soda

Authors
Rosdiana Mata1, *, Puteri Ayu Pratiwi1, Yosef P. Dheghu1
1Accounting Department, Kupang State of Polytechnic, Kupang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: Ody.smart@gmail.com
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Rosdiana Mata
Available Online 30 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_46How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cognitive Linguistics; Conceptual Metaphor; Ethnography; Oral Poetry; Rote Society
Abstract

This study aimed to describe the types of conceptual metaphors contained in soda and understand the meaning of conceptual metaphors that reflect the cultural values of the Rote community and their functions. This research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. The data is obtained directly from informants in Rote by using a purposive sample with a snowball sampling technique. Interviews and observations based on Spradley Method were employed in this research. As a result, Rotenese people associate the Lontar Tree with the image of a mother (PLANTS ARE HUMAN). It belongs to Ontological metaphors because it assigns human nature (a mother) to an object (a tree). Their belief and myth have triggered them to think metaphorically of the Lontar Tree as their mother. The farmer's daily activity of tapping and getting the sap (nira) is associated with the breast milk a mother gives to her children twice a day (morning and afternoon). Historically, the song is related to the myth of the first Lontar Trees that come and grow from the sea. The song contains a moral message to share and care for the needy, widows, and orphans. The lyric reminds the farmers to be merciful towards those in need.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2022 (iCAST-SS 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
30 December 2022
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_46
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_46How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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