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Fauziyyah, Nurkhalistiani
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PATRIARCHY AND POWERLESS: THE HIERARCHY IN THE CRYING OF LOT 49 Dinie, Nida Najah; Fauziyyah, Nurkhalistiani; Anugrah, Zidni Dinia; Nurholis, Nurholis
Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 5 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.v5i4.8886

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The Crying of Lot 49 is one of Thomas Pynchon’s novel that offers a detailed analysis of power, conspiracy, and hierarchy within contemporary society, investigating how concealed systems influence individual lives. The story follows Oedipa Maas, who uncovers a realm filled with secret symbols and clandestine networks, particularly the Trystero postal system, which challenges established views on societal control. The narrative emphasizes hierarchical themes related to gender, class, and authority, linking them to the societal transformations following World War II and the manipulation of power dynamics. Pynchon critiques conventional gender roles through Oedipa's portrayal as a passive housewife and examines patriarchy in her interactions with male figures of authority. Symbols like the "Tupperware party" illustrate gender disparities, while affluent characters such as Pierce Inverarity critique capitalist hierarchies. The Trystero network embodies resistance from the lower classes, and the novel further explores social stratification and alienation among marginalized communities. Ultimately, This novel presents the world of power, conspiracy, and personal struggles in a non-linear or fragmented and ambiguous world.
Co-Authors Anugrah, Zidni Dinia Dinie, Nida Najah Nurholis Nurholis, Nurholis