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Structural Oppression in Bernardine Evaristo’s Novel Girl, Woman, Other (2019)
Asih, Bunga Dewara;
Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 10, No 4 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v10i4.114577
This research is an analysis of the novel Girl, Woman, Other (2019) by Bernardine Evaristo. The purpose of the analysis is to reveals the issue of structural oppression towards black women and the struggle against the structural oppression in the novel Girl, Woman, Other (2019) by Bernardine Evaristo. The issue of structural oppression refers to the form of structural oppression against black women and the form of struggle that characters do against the oppression towards them. This analysis is using the concept of intersectionality from feminism study which proposed by Kimberlee Crenshaw. The analysis uses of the concept is based on the interpretation of text and context of the novel. The analysis also uses fictional devices such as plot and setting to expose the meaning. The result of this study shows the form of structural oppression against black women and the struggle that black women show against the oppression.
Life Transformation in The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian (2007) By Sherman Alexie
Rahman, Aulia;
Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 10, No 4 (2021)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v10i4.115119
The aim of this study to find out how far Sherman Alexie’s novel The Absolutely True Diary of a-Part Time Indian (2007) bring ups and reveals the issue of life transformation which is done by the main character in this novel. It is intended also to find out how the fictional devices; plot (conflict) and setting in the novel give contribution in showing the meaning of life transformation. The result shows that the novel has represented the Indian’s life by portraying Indian as a poor, an alcoholic, and unwell educated tribe. The writer also finds out another positive side of Indian through the main character who showed in the novel. The common stereotype of Indian is not reflected by an Indian teenager who bring a hope for the future of Indian.
Injustice Towards Human Rights in America After Civil Right Movement in Play The Pillowman By Martin Mcdonagh (2003)
Ratih Melati Sukma;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 10, No 2 (2021)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v10i2.112041
This thesis is an analysis of a play written by Martin Mcdonagh entitled The Pillowman (2003). This analysis look at the injustice after civil right movement is not only in real life, but in literature there is a problem the injustice that attacks the lower class because their profession considered lowly than the upper class. This analysis employs Marxist literary theory to explain the phenomena in the play. In this analysis, the protagonist’s injustice towards human rights can been seen through two ways: how he faces and shows several forms of the injustice towards human rights in America after civil right movement that still occurred. This analysis also depends a lot on the narrator to determine which parts of the play are used as the data. The result of the study shows that Katurian experienced injustice to get his righs and injustice in law.
Suicidal Ideation in Reg Cribb's play Last Cab to Darwin (2003)
Agung Trimulya;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 9, No 3 (2020)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v9i3.109405
This thesis is an analysis of a play written by Reg Cribb, entitled Last Cab to Darwin (2003). It explored the issue about suicidal ideation which is an irrational mindset by a person who think his lives is not useful for having a terminal illness and to what extent the character and setting contributed to identify the issue. This play related to the concept of Death Instinct (thanatos) by Sigmund Freud. The uses of the theory is based on the interpretation of the text and context of the play. The result of this analysis show the causes of suicidal ideation by two groups. First is suffering. Second is hopelessness.
Endeavour to Survive in Patricia McCormick's Novel Never Fall Down (2012)
Esron Simarmata;
Muhd Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 8, No 4 (2019)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v8i4.106143
This thesis is the analysis of a novel which written by Patricia McCormick entitled Never Fall Down (2012). It explores the issue of endeavour to survive which reflected by the main character. It is also intended to find out the contribution of fictional devices such as character, plot (conflict), and setting in revealing the issue of endeavour to survive. This analysis is related to the concept of life instinct which developed by Sigmund Freud that is supported by the text-based and context-based interpretation. The result of this analysis shows about the way the main character survive in dealing with any situation in his life by changing his mindset and behaviour.
Structural Racism In Angie Thomas's Novel The Hate U Give (2017)
Geovani De silva Ananda;
Muhd. Al Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 9, No 2 (2020)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v9i2.108085
This article discusses a novel entitled The Hate U Give (2017) by Angie Thomas. The issue raises structured racism against African-Americans after the existence of human rights and to find out to what extent the implied author contributed to expressing the issue. This analysis uses Gramsci's Hegemony theory, interpretation of the text and context to dissect the contents of the novel. The results of the analysis shows that structured racism can be seen in two forms: the media and institutions. First of the two is the media as a stereotype circulator and the last of the two the institution discriminates against African-Americans.
Deception Toward British Muslims in Novel Home Fire (207) by Kamila Shamsie
Nesia Monika Al Nindita;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v8i3.105399
This thesis is an analysis of a novel written by Kamila Shamsie, entitled Home Fire (2017). It explored the issue about strategies carried out by the British Government and ISIS (Islamic States of Iraq and Syria) in an effort to deceive British Muslims and to what extent the implied author contributed to identify the issue. This novel analysis related to the concept of Orientalism and Islamophobia by Edward Said. The uses of the theory is based on the interpretation of the text and context of the novel. The result of this analysis showed deceptions have done by two groups with different strategies. First, deception by British Government by manipulation and limited rights. Meanwhile, ISIS create propaganda.
POLITICAL MUDDLE OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN DANCE NATION (2018) BY CLARE BARRON
Suci Rahmadhani;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v8i3.105411
The purpose of this analysis is to expose the issue of the political muddle of American government and to find out how the contribution of fictional elements (character, setting, plot/conflict, and stage direction) in revealing the issue of the political muddle of American government. This analysis is done through text-based and context-based interpretation which is related to the concept of Power Relation by Michel Foucault. The results of this analysis shows the kinds of the political muddle of American government on the outside and on the inside of America.
Racial Stereotyping in Bruce Norris Play Script Clybourne Park (2010)
Sofiani Sofiani;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 9, No 3 (2020)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v9i3.109418
This thesis is an analysis of a play written by Bruce Norris, entitled Clybourne Park (2010). This study is aimed to expose the issue about racial stereotyping which is done by the white people toward the Black and to know contribution dramatic elements; character, plot (conflict), setting, and stage direction in revealing the issue of racial stereotyping. This analysis is related to the concept of Orientalism by Edward Said in the post-colonial approach and also supported by the concepts of stereotype by Gamble. The result of this analysis is to expose the forms of stereotype toward black people. White sees blacks as poor people and black as a barbaric group.
Authoritarian Leadership in Collaborators by John Hodge 2011
Nia Arista Syafitri;
Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
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DOI: 10.24036/ell.v8i3.105403
The purpose of this analysis is to expose the issue of authoritarian leadership and to know the contribution of the character, setting and stage direction in revealing the meaning of authoritarian leadership. This analysis is related to the concept of Power and Country by Niccolo Machiavelli that is supported by the text and context based interpretation. The result of this analysis shows that the strategies in maintaining the power legitimacy done by a state leader can be seen through performing autocracy and personality cult.