Javanese Cultural Paradoxism: A Visual Semiotics Study on Wayang Purwa Characters of Satria and Raseksa Figures

摘要: This study aims to explore the paradoxical character values on visual semiotics wayang purwa of Raseksa and Satria profiles. figures were selected using a purposive sampling technique, through Pandavas Kuravas. The was designed with qualitative research approach; data collected techniques interviews, observation, document analysis. analyzed following steps reduction, display, verification. results revealed that in wayang, represent representation both external structure inner structure. outer is form elements, which turns out be opposite shape from Kuravas figures. more about inseparable meaning value In semiotics, element (outer structure) can represented or interpreted based their meanings (inner addition show conflict meaning. cultural Javanese culture essentially learning experienced-based humanity manifested puppet characters. exemplified by Islamic example Prophet Muhammad its mandatory impossible natures.  may obligatory nature (good character), (bad character) humans.