RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISAN DIDACTIC LITERATURE AND OTHER TYPES OF LITERATURE : THE INTERACTION OF CULTURAL TEXTS IN LOCAL CONTEXTS

Abstract

This article aims to study the relationship between Isan Didactic literature and other types of literature. Using qualitative research methodology (Documentary research) by synthesizing the concept of literary relationships to apply in studying, analyzing and interpreting information on Isan teachings. The study aimed to study the relationship between Isan doctrinal literature and other types of Isan literature in different categories. The researcher selected 42 Isan Didactic literature to be used as the main information in this study. According to the study, it was found that Isan Didactic literature is related to 5 types of Isan literature: 1) Relationship with Buddhist literature Isan doctrinal literature has been influenced by Buddhist literature, both in terms of teaching content in conceptual presentation. And the method of storytelling strategies in allegory 2) relationship with story literature Isan doctrinal literature correlates in terms of influence on content. And to influence both content and form.3) Relationship with legal literature. Isan doctrinal literature has a strong relationship in content similarity. 4) relationship with historical literature. Isan Didactic literature has a relationship in terms of influence in 2 ways: the insertion of teachings in part. And insertion of teachings in the narrative. 5) relationship with contemporary literature. Isan Didactic literature has a significant relationship in terms of content influence. This study of the relationship between literature shows the interaction of the texts leading to the explanation of the cultural meaning in the Isan local context. It also shows the inheritance of ethnic identity reflecting the value of Isan Didactic literature as a guide to the lives of local people.