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The Dreamer is the second novel in the tetralogy
Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata published by Bentang Pusaka in July 2006. In this novel, Hirata explores the relationship of friendship and brotherhood between Ikal and Arai.
. The three main characters are Ikal, Arai and Jimbron. Ikal is the alter-ego of Andrea Hirata while Arai is a distant relative of an orphan called "Simpai Keramat" as he is the last family member who is still alive and eventually became the foster brother of Ikal. Jimbron is an orphan who is obsessed with horses and stutter when he's enthusiastic about something or when he is nervous.
All three are intertwined in the story of friendship from childhood until they go to school in SMA Negeri Manggar (SMA means 'Sekolah Menengah Atas', equal to high school in English. The school’s name basically means The State High School of Manggar.), the first high school in the eastern Belitung
. Attended school in the mornings and worked as a worker in the early morning fishing port, from their addiction of erotic movies in theaters and finally discovered by their religious teacher, the love story of Jimbron and Arai, Jimbron's farewell with Ikal and Arai who will study in Jakarta
that makes them to separate but will still meet each other in France
. Independently living separately from their parents with the background of poor economic conditions but with a big goal that if viewed from the background of their lives, is simply a dream.
that is the Miles Films and Mizan Productions and was released in 2009 in the theatres.
Tetralogy
A tetralogy is a compound work that is made up of four distinct works, just as a trilogy is made up of three works....
Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata published by Bentang Pusaka in July 2006. In this novel, Hirata explores the relationship of friendship and brotherhood between Ikal and Arai.
Synopsis
In The Dreamer, it is about life in the days of high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
. The three main characters are Ikal, Arai and Jimbron. Ikal is the alter-ego of Andrea Hirata while Arai is a distant relative of an orphan called "Simpai Keramat" as he is the last family member who is still alive and eventually became the foster brother of Ikal. Jimbron is an orphan who is obsessed with horses and stutter when he's enthusiastic about something or when he is nervous.
All three are intertwined in the story of friendship from childhood until they go to school in SMA Negeri Manggar (SMA means 'Sekolah Menengah Atas', equal to high school in English. The school’s name basically means The State High School of Manggar.), the first high school in the eastern Belitung
Belitung
Belitung, , is an island on the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia in the Java Sea. The island is known for its pepper and for its tin. It was in the possession of the British from 1812 until the British ceded control of the island to the Dutch in the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824...
. Attended school in the mornings and worked as a worker in the early morning fishing port, from their addiction of erotic movies in theaters and finally discovered by their religious teacher, the love story of Jimbron and Arai, Jimbron's farewell with Ikal and Arai who will study in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
that makes them to separate but will still meet each other in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Independently living separately from their parents with the background of poor economic conditions but with a big goal that if viewed from the background of their lives, is simply a dream.
Main Figures
- Ikal : A poor villager's child, Arai's best friend and distant relative in the same time. He is a very good sprinter in high school as he showed the skill when he was chased by Mr. Mustar.
- Arai : The central figure in this book. He became a foster brother to Ikal when he was in grade 3 when his father (the only remaining family member) died. Someone who can see the beauty behind something, very optimistic and always see the positive of a negative. Arai is the figure that is so spontaneous and witty, though there is nothing in this world that would make him sad and discouraged.
- Jimbron : An orphan who was raised by a CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
priest named Geovanny. The large, baby-faced lad is very naïve. Horses are his obsession and his stuttering is associated with a tragic event that happened when he was in elementary school; his father was dying in front of his eyes and he took his father with a bike that its speed was so slow until his father died in front of his own eyes before they arrive at the clinic. When he was asked by the people, he was already stuttering because of too many tears until he hiccups. He had always thought that if that time he used a horse; his father would be definitely alive by this second. Jimbron is the middle person between Arai and Ikal; his innocence and sincerity is the source of sympathy and love within Arai and Ikal to take care and protect him.
Other People
- Reverend Geovanny : A CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
who take cares of Jimbron after the departure Jimbron's parents. Despite having different religions with Jimbron, he does not impose Jimbron to become a Catholic. In fact, he was never late send Jimbron go to the mosque for reading the Qur'an. Although he is called a Reverend, this Italian man was not a priest. - Mr. Mustar M. Djai'din. BA. : One of the founders of SMA Negeri Manggar. He is deputy head of SMA Negeri Manggar who is kind and patient enough but turned to rule with an iron fist when his own son would not be accepted into high school because of his under the limit line score. Known for his severe rules of discipline and punishment but actually, he is a very good person and example.
- Mr. Drs. Julian Ichsan Balia : SMA Negeri Manggar’s principal. A young, handsome graduate of Bandung IKIP who strongly believes in Idealism. He taught the subject art.
- Nurmala Zakiah binti Nurmala Berahim Mantarum : Arai's love at first sight. Nurmala is a smart girl and the top of the class. She is also a fan of Ray CharlesRay CharlesRay Charles Robinson , known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records...
with the song "I Can't Stop Loving You" and Nat King ColeNat King ColeNathaniel Adams Coles , known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. Although an accomplished pianist, he owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres...
with the song When I Fall in Love. - Lakshmi : Jimbron's love. Having lost both of her parents, she lived and worked in a grass jelly factory. Since the departure of her parents, she was never smiled though her smile is very sweet. She finally smiled when Jimbron came while riding Capo's white horse.
- Co Pho Lamo Nyet : A person who allows a variety of things as objects for his business. Even when PN Timah was threatened of collapsing, he came up with an idea to open a horse barn although horses are foreign to the Malay community.
- Taikong Hamim : A teacher who taught how to recite the Qur'an in the Gantung Village. Is known very strict and often impose physical punishment to children who make mistakes.
- Bang Zaitun : A group leader of a small orchestra group. Known as a man who had a lot of girlfriends and almost had 5 wives. Actually, the key to his success in romance is a guitar. He also taught the techniques to Arai who was madly in love with Nurmala.
- A Kiun : A Hokkian girl who is the guard booth in the theatre.
- Nurmi : A gifted girl who plays violin well; inherited her talents and the violin from his grandfather who was a leader of a gambus group (A gambus is a traditional Indonesian instrument). She is Arai's and Ikal's neighbour and are in the same age as them and loves her violin.
- Pi Cek Balsam : A handyman who tear tickets at a cinema on Belitung.
- Am Siong : The owner of a grocery store where Ikal and Arai argued about the use of savings money.
- Deborah Wong : A Siong's wife and Mei Mei's mum. A chubby Hong Konger.
- Mei Mei : Deborah Wong's wee daughter.
The Film Adaptation
The manuscript of The Dreamer was adapted into a movie by the same team that made the film Laskar PelangiLaskar Pelangi (film)
Laskar Pelangi is a 2008 Indonesian film adapted from the popular same titled novel by Andrea Hirata. The movie follows a group of 10 schoolboys and their two inspirational teachers as they struggle with poverty and develop hopes for the future in Gantong Village on the farming and tin mining...
that is the Miles Films and Mizan Productions and was released in 2009 in the theatres.