7. The Dhalang, the Troupe, and the Tradition

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1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction: On Interpreting a Javanese Art Form 1
5. 1. Language, Power, and Asceticism 25
6. 2. Family Relations 51
7. 3. Village Politics 85
8. 4. Potency, Possession, and Speech 109
9. 5. Ritual Celebrations 141
10. 6. The Status of Dhalang and Ritual Sponsors 165
11. 7. The Dhalang, the Troupe, and the Tradition 180
12. 8. The Pleasures of the Performance 202
13. 9. On Javanese Interpretation 243
14. 10. Conclusion 261
15. Glossary 269
16. Bibliography 273
17. Index 279