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THE MAIN CHARACTER'S INDEPENDENCE IN QAISRA SHAHRAZ'S THE HOLY WOMAN Gentry Regina; Agnes Setyowati H; Shita Dewi Ratih P
Journal Albion : Journal of English Literature, Language, and Culture Vol 2, No 1 (2020): Issue 1
Publisher : Universitas Pakuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33751/albion.v2i1.1799

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The purpose of this thesis is to point out the main characters independence in Qaisra Shahrazs The Holy Woman, and to identify measures that she has undertaken to fight for her independence in confronting the tradition in Pakistan. Using descriptive qualitative methods and feminist studies, it is  learned that the main character is a common but strong woman who must serve as a Holy Woman” and marry” the Quran. Because of the old tradition and  culture that still exist in Pakistan, the main character gradually develops her traits and becomes a dynamic character accordingly. Keywords: culture, feminism, Pakistan, patriarchy, tradition
PERSONALITY DYNAMICS OF LUCAS IN THE NOVEL MIRACLE ON 5TH AVENUE BY SARAH MORGAN Ai Asmanah; Henny Suharyati; Shita Dewi Ratih P
Journal Albion : Journal of English Literature, Language, and Culture Vol 2, No 1 (2020): Issue 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33751/albion.v2i1.1795

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This study examines the personality dynamics of the character, Lucas, in the novel Miracle on 5th Avenue by Sarah Morgan. The purpose of this study are: 1) Describing the character, Lucas, who experienced personality dynamics. 2) Describing the causal factors, the impact on the character and the completion of the personality dynamics of the character Lucas based on the psychoanalysis theory of  Sigmund Freud.  The presentation methodin this research is  qualitative descriptive method, namely data analysis in the form of descriptive literature. The results of the study are described as follows: (1) Lucas is a criminal book writer whose life is suffering from being abandoned by loved ones and work pressures. (2) As a result of the causes of the conditions of his life, the personality dynamics of the character Lucas occur, starting from anxiety, life instincts (eros), and death instincts (thanatos). Anxiety comes when the anxiety and despair that are felt due to being abandoned by his beloved wife give rise to  death instincts in the character Lucas to end his life. However, the presence of Eva, the character who is able to change Lucass life, dominated his life instincts by the id system in the form of his desire or libido towards Eva and also his efforts to survive for a better life. Keywords: Personality Dynamics, Figure, Psychoanalysis
THE STRUGGLE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER TO OBTAIN FREEDOM IN COLSON WHITEHEADS THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Shifa Fauziah; Shita Dewi Ratih P; Ade S. Natawiria
Journal Albion : Journal of English Literature, Language, and Culture Vol 1, No 2 (2019): Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33751/albion.v1i2.1314

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Abstract This research, is an analysis on the main characters struggle to obtain her freedom based on The Underground Railroad, a novel by Colson Whitehead. The purpose of this research aims at the displaying modes of oppressions that the main character has to undergo as a dark-skinned slave secretly trying to find  ways to escape. The data are analyzed with qualitative descriptive analysis method involving the intrinsic aspects and the theory of forms of oppression by Iris Young. In support of this study, library research technique is used for additional sources. The research results in the identification that the main character has to undergo fivefaces of oppression: exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialsm, and violence. Eventually, it turns out that both internal and external factors have brought her a success in escaping from slavery and in winning her freedom. Keywords : black-skinned, freedom, oppression, slavery
THE FIGHT AGAINST GENDER-BASED DISCRIMINATION OF THE CENTRAL CHARACTER IN THE NOVEL YALE NEEDS WOMEN BY ANNE GARDINER PERKINS Komalasari Kusuma Wardhani; Shita Dewi Ratih P; Ni Made Widisanti S
Journal Albion : Journal of English Literature, Language, and Culture Vol 2, No 2 (2020): Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33751/albion.v2i2.2465

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This study discusses about the fight against gender-based discrimination in Yale Needs Women novel by Anne Gardiner Perkins. In the novel, discrimination is derived from heteronormative attitudes in the community. Biased heteronormative opinions are widespread throughout the community. The existence of these attitudes is nothing more than a continuation of the patriarchal ideologies inherent in cultural and political systems for centuries. This research uses qualitative analysis methods and contains a number of intrinsic elements in the form of characters and characterizations, settings, and plot as well as extrinsic elements, namely the perspective of cultural studies focused on patriarchal concepts and feminism. The results of the research prove that gender discrimination can be eradicate and women should fight to get their rights back.Keywords : discrimination; patriarchal concepts; feminism.