The Aesthetics of Image in the Poem "Sihir Hujan" by Sapardi Djoko Damono: A Stylistic Study Based on Abrams' Classification

Abstract

This research presents novelty by exploring in depth the construction of images in the poem "Sihir Hujan" by Sapardi Djoko Damono through a stylistic approach, especially the analysis of images according to Abrams' classification. In contrast to previous studies that tend to highlight the thematic aspects, diction, or structure of Sapardi's poetry in general, this study specifically fills a gap in Indonesian stylistic research by analyzing how visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, and organic imagery is used strategically to build atmosphere and convey emotions implicitly. This study has never been conducted before comprehensively on the poem "Sihir Hujan". The results of the analysis show the dominance of visual and auditory imagery, which not only reinforces the imaginative power of poetry, but also reveals the poet's layers of meaning and emotional intensity. This study confirms that Sapardi Djoko Damono designs imagery as the main aesthetic element in conveying subjective experiences, not just as stylistic ornaments. These findings contribute to the study of stylistics in modern Indonesian poetry, especially in understanding the aesthetic workings of Sapardi's poetry, which has not been explored extensively from an imagery perspective comprehensively.