Post-Apocalypse in Short Story “Singto-Nhok-Kok”: Metaphor and Meaning

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the post-apocalyptic situation in the short story. The an outcast lion, in terms of metaphor and meaning, derived from the script of 3 short stories: 1) Taking Full Responsibility; 2) Members of the Bunker; and 3) An outcast lion, to find answers regarding the characteristics and meanings of the apocalypse and the post-apocalypse, including the concepts of metaphor and meaning. From the study, it is found that; 1) the post-apocalyptic time is a symbol of lawlessness, representing the power of lawlessness exercised by those in authority over others who are different and inferior. 2) The post-apocalyptic world is a metaphor for the collapse of the moral system of dominants, who tend to be tyrannical and immoral towards those who are different and inferior. As for the aspect of meaning, it was found that there are two meanings for the post-apocalypse. 1) Post-Apocalypse as a symbol of natural power which is a natural power that humans can aspire to, shaking the understanding of humans who often place themselves above nature. 2) Post-Apocalypse as a symbol of social inequality, reflecting the inequality that often appears in every story, in every place, in every region, and in every era. This is related to the issue of people's well-being in the post- apocalypse society.