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Journal : Argopuro : Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa

EKSOTISME PAKISTAN DAN INDIA DALAM “THE HOLY WOMAN” DAN “TYPHOON” KARYA QAISRA SHAHARAZ Zahra, Siti; A’ida, Wanda Nur; Azam, Zidan Khairul; Nurholis, Nurholis
Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 4 No. 4 (2024): Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.6734/argopuro.v4i4.7471

Abstract

This study investigates the use of exoticism in Qaisra Shahraz's novels The Holy Woman and Typhoon. Exoticism in literature extends beyond depicting foreign cultures, often functioning as a lens to critique social realities through stereotypes and cultural symbolism. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on how Shahraz uses exotic elements to portray the complexity of gender, identity, and power dynamics in Pakistan. The study compares Shahraz’s works with Taj by Timeri N. Murari and Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors, which showcase exoticism within Indian cultural contexts. The findings reveal that in The Holy Woman, exoticism highlights patriarchal traditions and social inequalities, particularly through rituals like making women "holy" to preserve family honor. Similarly, Typhoon explores dual identities and societal pressures within a diasporic setting, employing exotic cultural practices and language to enrich the narrative. Contrastingly, the Indian novels use the grandeur of the Mughal era, exemplified by the Taj Mahal, to critique political power struggles and social injustices. The study concludes that exoticism in these literary works serves as both an aesthetic device and a medium for social critique, revealing the nuanced intersection of tradition, gender, and power. This analysis enhances understanding of how postcolonial literature uses exoticism to navigate cross-cultural narratives and reflect on societal complexities.
Co-Authors Achmad Hufad Achmad, Faddia Risalah Agistin, Silvi Ahmad Fahrizi, Irgi Ahmad Fauzan Ainun Mardiah Al-Qadri, M. Sholehuddin Alawiah, Afriana Albina, Meyniar Aldy Ferdiyansyah Alvin Hidayat, Muhammad Andayani, Eti Adindah Puspita Anggraeni , Rina Apsyara, Tamara Ardiani , Rinda Arifin, Syahrul Arsyad, Rifky Qardhawi Arsyad, Rifqi Qardhawi Aslamiah Aslamiah Asniwati Azam, Zidan Khairul A’ida, Wanda Nur Basid Fuadi, Abdul Dalimunthe, Novia Irawan Deristian, Zaidan Andra Diani Ayu Pratiwi Dodi Suryadi, Dodi Fadhlia, Fadhlia Fathurohman, Imron Fitri, Siti Ulfa Rifa’atul Hasanah, Siti Rabbiatul Hasibuan, Muhammad Rifky Azhar Hermansyah Hermansyah Irvan, Mohammad Jaya, I Kadek Yuda Kartini Kartini Kurniawan Kurniawan Kustiawan, Winda Magi, Bahmid I Mawaddah, Arina Maya Oktavia, Enika Maysarah, Vivi Melisa, Ade Putri Nugraha, Puput Nur Alia Abdullah, Mirna Nur Hanifah Nur Rahman, Muhammad Zahran Nurholis Nurholis, Nurholis Nurpratiwi, Yulidian Nur’aeni, Yuni Oktavia, Restina P.S, Retno Anggraeni Permana, Rama Sandy Petra, Berta Agus Pribadi, Hasan Qhintara, Alika Faza Rahmadati, Rahmadati Ramadan, Syahrul Ramadani, Khayrani Ramadhan, Melja Ramadhan, Syahrur Gilang Ramayati, Ramayati Retsa Rizaldi Mujayapura, Muhammad Revindha, Laras Rizki, Fakhri Sajida, Inayah Salsabila, Khalishah Salsabila, Salsabila Satria, Gunawan Dwi Sholihah, Nurlailiyah Aidatus Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri Sofiah M.T. Subagio, Febriyana Sudarmansyah, Halwatia Malika Atsni Sumaedi, Ade SUMARNI ZAINUDDIN Swarnawati, Aminah Syamsir Syamsir Tambunan, Toman Sony Tarigan, Nur Citra Naadirah Br Uswatun Hasanah Wardaya, Sulistya Wati, Hersa Aulia Wijaya, Saif Harits Wulandari, Alia Yani Achdiani Zakia Azzahro, Umi