ABSTRACT
Wayang is a cultural object recognized in Indonesia as one of character building since it encompasses glorious value and plays an important role in human civilization. It was also recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003. The content of wayang’s value aspect can be seen in the characterization of the characters, stories and other good elements which refer to students’ character learning. Wayang stories provide many characterizations which can be used as a learning source, such as the loyal attitude when we give a promise. The promise, which is expressed to others, must be fulfilled whatever the risk. Data resources were derived from the stories and characters of Sumantri, Kumbakarno, Karna and Bhisma. The data were collected through discourse analysis and analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The four wayang characters which were investigated hold onto something although life is insecure. The internalization of character learning in a wayang story can be learned through telling a story, role play and rewriting the story which must be continued with reflection and affective questions.
