The The Non-Violence Opposition to The Government in The Lady (2011): A Buddhism Perspective
Abstract
The research was an attempt to describe the non-violent opposition to the government in “The Lady” (2014) based on Buddhism Perspective. This study applied American Studies theory that is the reconciliation of time (past, present, future), of space and of academic discipline that are philosophical and historical approaches. The method applied in this study was analytical descriptive that utilizes library research and concentrates the attention on reference sources related to the topic discussed. The result of the study showed that the non-violent opposition to the government in Budhism perspective in “The Lady” was shown in three ways. First is no violent action and no weapon. It was described by General Aung Sang Suu Kyi and the doctor of the hospital. The soldier aimed his gun at the head of General Aung Sang and he kept silent. The doctor prevented the government military of junta by only reminding about the dying people in the hospital. Suu Kyi was blocked by soldiers and was pointed by gun. Second is negotiation. It was shown in two scenes. Suu Kyi negotiated with General Nyunt. Michel Aris discussed with the military General of junta so that the General negotiated with Suu Kyi. Third is media. There were two kinds of media, namely music and letter. Suu Kyi played piano and the touched the hearts of soldiers. Suu Kyi wrote letters and posted on the wall of her house so soldiers of junta knew about politics and other important things.
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