AN ANALYSIS OF DISCOURSE STRUCTURE OF PITUTUR DUKUN PANDHITA TEXT IN TRADITIONAL WEDDING RITUAL WIWAHA SAMSKARA OF THE TENGGER PEOPLE

Abstract

Tengger traditional wedding is one of the cultural traditions preserved by the Tengger people in East Java. In this ceremony, the role of the Dukun Pandhita (traditional shaman) is central, especially when delivering pitutur—moral and spiritual advice to the bride and groom. This study aims to explain and analyze the discourse structure of the pitutur using Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis framework, focusing on macrostructure, superstructure, and microstructure.

A qualitative descriptive method was applied, with primary data collected from a verbatim transcript of the pitutur during the Wiwaha Samskara ritual in Jetak Village, Probolinggo, supported by observations and interviews.

The analysis reveals that the macrostructure is centered on marital guidance emphasizing harmony, respect, and familial unity. The superstructure follows a tripartite schema: opening, main content, and closing. The microstructure displays formal and respectful language, with stylistic devices including metaphors and hyperboles.

Keywords: Discourse Structure; Pitutur; Dukun Pandhita; Tengger People