Impur (humble-refined)

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Javanese context

Impur characters are humble and refined. They constitute are the most refined characters. They use mostly asymmetrical and contrasting arm lines and face forward (Soedarsono, 1985, 228). Examples in Sendratari Ramayana are Rama and Laksmana.

Rama kneeling
Rama standing