Konfigurasi Heroik Dalam Sastra Bugis: Suatu Pendekatan Sosiologi Terhadap Elong Osong

This research aims to describe the heroic styles of elong osong and its relevance to the condition of Buginese society today. Based on the aim, the writer applies the qualitative descriptive method and research techniques of inventarization, identification, noting, and observation. The elong osong analyzed is osong Besse Langelo, Mata Essona Bulo?Bulo, which is taken from Elong Ugi (Kajian Naskah Bugis) published by the Indonesian Education and Culture Department in 1990. From the analysis, it is found that osong Besse Langelo, Mata Essona Bulo?Bulo, has bequeathed some heroic configuration styles to the young generation; those are (1) fighting the enemies for sake of the wholeness of the beloved country and (2) prioritizing the self?bravery in defending the motherland. The two heroic configurations are exemplary. They are so relevant to the condition of Buginese society today who wish for the emergence of leaders who have heroic spirit and do not prioritize their own interests.