Example of Critical Response Text
Response to the Handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Context
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the whole country and even the world. The most significant danger of this virus is that it spreads very quickly and exponentially or multiply. But behind the health hazards, there seems to be another danger embedded in them. This pandemic has shattered national unity.
Description
How not, it seems that every local and central government policy is very difficult to find a middle point that can be agreed upon to eradicate this epidemic efficiently. Sorry, without reducing respect, why does it seems that many parties are actually blaming each other. An example is how when a small number of ministers criticized the policies of the governor of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan. He planned to implement stricter PSBB in the DKI Jakarta area.
In fact, I think his considerations make sense. The calculation is based on the remaining hospital capacity available to handle COVID-19 patients. If strict PSBB is not carried out, the capacity will run out in less than three months. However, a small number of ministers said that we still have sufficient health capacity.
The reason is that DKI Jakarta can "borrow" health facilities in other areas such as in West Java Province. But doesn't that solve the problem and instead has the potential to become a new problem? What if this actually adds to the potential for movement to spread the pandemic? In addition, from the start, the President has instructed that a strict PSBB must be carried out if it is really needed. In my opinion, the statistics conveyed by Mr. Anies have shown that Jakarta needs it.
Not intending to blame the central government, the evidence is that some local governments have even made "trouble" during a precarious condition like this. It is known that one of the deputy chairmen of the regional people's representative council has even performed dangdut in this uncertain pandemic climate. In addition, it seems that some people are still really able to follow the health protocols that have been implemented. The media crew also seems to like to report things that corner the mistakes of a party in handling Covid-19.
Evaluation
In the end, if we continue to blame one party, then everything will also be wrong; it will be spotted. The essence of my response to this condition is this. In the midst of this pandemic, we should stop blaming each other and instead work together to help each other deal with it through togetherness. Togetherness for the common good too.
Sample Compliment Response Text
Landscape Painting of Flores by Basuki Abdullah
Context
Basuki Abdullah is one of the greatest painting maestro in the country. He is a naturalist painter whose work has echoed throughout the world. His trademark is how he can paint landscapes or portraits with expressive brush strokes but still neat and similar to the original state. One of them is a painting entitled "Flores Beach."
Description
This painting depicts the beauty of Flores beach as it is from a special point of view. Basuki Abdullah took all parts of nature on the beach greedily but in a beautiful way. Forests, hills, beaches, and oceans fill this landscape painting.
The tropical forest on the island of Flores looks detailed and exotic in Abdullah's hands. The trees twisting to and fro is placed at the very front of the scene, making it a strong figure to support other scenes.
The hills are lined with gaze-directing powers that make us want to explore this work further. How not, the hill is depicted from the closest part, which is very green, then continues to move away and fade until it finally turns blue and finally leads us to the mountains under the majestic blue sky covered in white clouds.
The waves are depicted strong yet gentle and graceful, swaying towards the shore. There are two figures who seem to enjoy nature's beauty. One of the figures appears to be standing and stretching his arms over the rocks and about to welcome the waves. The two figures provide a more narrative about the beauty of the beach.
Evaluation
This work is truly an incomparable masterpiece that has succeeded in creating an atmosphere of the natural beauty of Indonesia from a very bright point of view. The composition is well composed and manages to contain all the beauty that is there without being "noisy" and remains harmonious even though it is considered "greedy" in taking the subject of painting. This is one of Basuki Abdullah's characteristics, who can turn a complicated landscape into a beautiful and slick naturalist work.
Example of a Critical Response Text about Culture
Korean Popular Culture
Context
Popular culture is a variety of works that can be easily spread and liked by anyone easily, especially among teenagers and the younger society in general. An example of popular culture is how Korean songs, series, and films invade Indonesian society through the handsomeness and beauty of the country of ginseng packaged in romantic dramas that are witty but still touching the heart.
Description
Of course, getting entertainment in a new form from across the country is perfectly legal and can actually benefit our knowledge as well. But what is unfortunate is how our nation seems to be more interested in this culture.
How not, many have been interested in Korean culture since childhood because they have consumed the popular culture of the country of ginseng. Even some of them are able to master the Korean language, which is not easy to learn.
Again, this proves that the benefits obtained by the community are also very large. But it would be nice if we could also appreciate our own very rich and diverse culture. In fact, many people out there are attracted to this beautiful Indonesian culture.
However, we cannot blame foreign nations who are able to snatch the hearts of our people as well. Perhaps one of this country's shortcomings, both from the government, actors in the entertainment world, and we ourselves must reflect for a moment to think about this "failure."
Does the government pay enough attention to the local entertainment industry? So that talented artists can not spawn their work to the public. Or is it the entertainment industry itself that thinks too much about profit so that it only dares to publish works that many people in Indonesia will easily absorb?
Evaluation
In the end, we must also admit that South Korea has succeeded in creating unique and distinctive works of their own nation but can be demanded throughout the world, including Indonesia. So that it is not only continuing to love one's own culture, which must be done to overcome the gap between the love of one's own culture and this foreign country.
We, as Indonesian people, must also be able to boost Indonesian popular culture in order to compete in the international arena. Through the same method as Korea, Indonesian popular culture will also lead the audience to want to know more about various Indonesian cultures more deeply.
Novel Response Text Example
Earth of Man novels
Context
"Bumi Manusia" is a novel written by one of Indonesia's greatest writers, Pramoedya Ananta Toer. This book is rich in history, especially during the Dutch colonial period, and has a very high message of nationalism. This novel is considered very influential, and Pram almost won the Nobel Prize for it. Until 2005, the novel "Bumi Manusia" has been successfully published in 33 different languages and countries.
Description
This novel is set in the Dutch East Indies, before Indonesia's independence at the end of the 18th century. Pram displays the colonial atmosphere in a very slick and detailed manner. The location described is Wonokromo, a sugar cane plantation area, Surabaya, Blora.
When I read it, I felt like I was really in that era with the hustle and bustle of the colonial atmosphere that created its own romance. The story begins with the story of an indigenous descendant of the archipelago, namely Minke. The Dutch often ridiculed him because of his dark skin and essentially because he was of indigenous descent.
But for the size of the natives at that time, Minke was an educated figure. Unlike most other natives, Minke was lucky and got the opportunity to study in a Dutch East Indies school. He also greatly admired European culture and almost forgot his own country.
Although in the end, he realized that his admiration was only for his knowledge. He was struck by the fact that his people were being slaves to European colonies who did not respect indigenous human rights.
Bumi Manusia tells the story of the various upheavals that occurred in Minke's struggle against the unfair Dutch court system against the natives. His meeting with Annelies, a girl of Dutch descent who melts his heart, also intensifies the conflict.
Evaluation
Earth of Man is a masterpiece written with great attention to every detail of the events and plots it directs. It is not surprising that Pram was almost awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for his work. With the combination of writing techniques beyond common sense, a strong moral message, and a history rich in facts that many miss, Bumi Manusia is a phenomenal novel that "must" be read by all people.
Example of Critical Response Text About Garbage
Worrying Plastic Waste
Context
Garbage is a product that inevitably will continue to be created in the wheels of modern society. Its presence will continue to approach, especially in areas that have been reached by large industries that manufacture packaged products that will leave unused residues; rubbish. One of the most concerning forms of waste is packaging waste because it is usually made of plastic that cannot be decomposed by soil.
Description
Such garbage will eventually inundate our own environment. Both literally and figuratively. That is, the waste will be scattered everywhere because the soil cannot decompose it. Then, in the end, it will end up in a river whose movement is hampered and eventually floods our homes too.
Yes, the impact is twice what we imagine. Garbage will destroy the environment in which we all live. In addition, waste that is left alone will also disrupt the health of the surrounding community because garbage is one of the biggest hotbeds for harmful germs, bacteria, and even viruses.
Continuing from the river, the garbage will end up in the sea and disturb the peace of the surrounding ecosystem. Living creatures will also feel the negative impact. One of the saddest examples is how plastic straws were found stabbed into turtles' noses that were swimming freely in nature.
Damage to the ecosystem of animals and fauna in the world will have an impact on our lives as humans as well. Even though we are the vanguard of nature, we are able to understand how to overcome this. Although, actually, we are the ones who caused it.
Evaluation
Considering these problems, it seems that it is our duty as perpetrators of destroying nature through waste to continue to try to deal with it. Less use of plastic, dispose of waste in its place, recycle waste that can be reused such as plastic and used cans. We cannot let this destroy the next generation of the nation.
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