The Nasionalism Defense Value Character in Ketoprak Manuscript of Kyai Kala Gumarang Anton Kurniawan 1 , Suyitno 2 and Ani Rakhmawati 3 1, 2, 3 Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia 1 anton@student.uns.ac.id, 2 yitsuyitno52@gmail.com, 3 anirakhmawati@staff.uns.ac.id ABSTRACT Ketoprak is one of Javanese arts which contains a lot of educational values. The character values contained in ketoprak, for instance, is tstate defense. This study aims to find and describe the figures that show the character of state defense in the dialogue. This research used descriptive qualitative study with Kyai Kala Gumarang as the object of the text study. After analyzing the data, the ketoprak manuscript of Kyai Kala Gumarang contained several character values of state defense shown in the dialogue of the characters. The character value of state defense is expected to be applied as the example for audiences. The character of state defense must be possessed by every citizen because this character will stimulate more loving and proud citizens towards their country. Keywords: nasionalism defense character, ketoprak script, kyai kala gumarang 1. INTRODUCTION Literature as a work of art contains beauty and relevance to human life as the creator. Literature comes with a function as a spectacle as well as guidance for the audience. In other words, literature also contributes the character values to the community. This is in accordance with Sulaksono's argument which states that literature has a functional role as a means of introducing and strengthening the unwritten values and norms adopted by the community [1]. Literature is a work in the form of fiction but provides life values that present the truths of real life. Through literature, the author can convey all the ideas, for example in the form of messages on the character education values [2]. Ketoprak manuscript is one of literature originating from Java. In ketoprak show, it commonly uses script to determine the story that will be presented in the show. Similar to ketoprak show as folk art, the manuscript of ketoprak is also a representation of social life. It is in line with Setyawan, Saddhono, and Rakhmawati stating that the manuscript of ketoprak presents the social reality in author’s life [3]. Ketoprak manuscript is a Javanese literature in which Javanese literature is a creative work in form of thoughts, experiences, and life appreciations expressed aesthetically in Javanese. Ketoprak text is categorized as one of literary texts, particularly included in traditional theatrical scripts genre. Ketoprak manuscript as one type of literature displays a portrait of human social life [4]. Ketoprak is a form of folk art that is classified in traditional performing arts. Traditional performing arts itself is one of the cultural products that can contribute to the achievement of intelligence and dignified human character [5]. While surviving as traditional regional art, traditional arts also have a strategic position in maintaining Javanese language [6]. Especially for folk art, aesthetic peak is not the ultimate goal although moral values are still orientation to CONVASH 2019, November 02, Surakarta, Indonesia Copyright © 2020 EAI DOI 10.4108/eai.2-11-2019.2294892