Habits’ Description of the Ideal Characters in Lao-Literature

https://doi.org/10.69692/SUJMRD0901220

Authors

  • Phone PHENGPHANYA
  • Souliya BOUPHAPANYA
  • Phothong SATHAMMA
  • Sonesanith BOUNTAVONG

Keywords:

Description, Habits, Characters, Ideal, Lao - Literature

Abstract

In this research project, the researchers aimed to describe the habits of the Ideal Characters in Lao-Literature regarding their physical characteristics, personalities of characters. The instrument used for this study was a questionnaire which included 21 items to collect the information to describe the habits of ideal characters in Lao-literature towards on explanation, interpretation and evaluation.

             The results of this study revealed that there were 4 aspects on anatomical traits description - standing, walking, sitting, lying down or sitting. There were also 5 areas in the conceptual description - perseverance, overcoming obstacles, loyalty to family, nation and the generosity to family-society. The characters were seen to be good with manners, intelligent, good problem solving, patriotic, courageous, honest, doctrinal, united, ideological, far-sighted, genuine public and humble. In addition, the characters were kind, determine, high self-sacrificing, patient, loyal, gratitude and supportive for others.

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Published

2023-03-10

How to Cite

PHENGPHANYA, P., BOUPHAPANYA, S., SATHAMMA, P., & BOUNTAVONG, S. (2023). Habits’ Description of the Ideal Characters in Lao-Literature: https://doi.org/10.69692/SUJMRD0901220. Souphanouvong University Journal Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 9(1), 227–236. Retrieved from http://www.su-journal.com/index.php/su/article/view/335