This thesis is a result of research on Kaba Angku Kapalo Sitalang by applyingsociology of literature. In Kaba Angku Kapalo Sitalang, there is a violationof Minangkabau custom law done by the people. The analysis focuses on theviolation of Minangkabau custom law by emphasizing Undang UndangNan Dua Puluh (The twenty rules). In this research, the writer explains thestructural analysis by describing theme, characterization, background andplot. Furthermore, Sociology of literature is a branch of literary criticismin its reflective features. This research views literature as mirror of society.Thus, Literature can be a direct reflection of various violation of custom lawin society. The writer uses qualitative method in doing this research. Based onthis research, it can be concluded that the problem about crimes or any actionsagainst the law of custom in Kaba Angku Kapalo Sitalang covers five criminalactions; samun saka (an action or behavior by disturbing social relation ofothers), kicuah kicang (deceiving), sumbang salah (the faults behavior), sia baka(making disorder in society such as creating social conflict), and tikam bunuh(murder). The social effect of the violation custom law in Kaba Angku KapaloSitalang; first, moral values and norms in society are fading, second, there is asocial imbalance in society, and the third, the criminality is rising. In the end, the aim at living a safe, peaceful and prosperous society cannot be achieved. |