Ilmu Budaya: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Budaya
Vol 7, No 4 (2023): Oktober 2023

The Reflection of Economic Power in Natasha Solomons' The House at Tyneford Novel

Yuni Nadziroh (Unknown)
Singgih Kuncara (Unknown)
Eka Sudirman (Unknown)



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Publish Date
12 Oct 2023

Abstract

This research analyzes economic power towards the main character in The House at Tyneford Novel, written by Natasha Solomons. This research applied Dobie's economic power and Gill's characterization theory. This research used a qualitative method and Marxist approach to present the class distinction in capitalist society. This research showed two indicators of class they were bourgeoisie and proletariat. Bourgeoisie referred to Rivers Family consists of Mr. Rivers and his son Christopher Rivers, Kit. They were the owner of Tyneford House and economically privileged. Rivers’ family also has domination to controls all people who live in their houses. Meanwhile, the proletariat referred to Elise Landau, a Jewish character and also a servant in the Tyneford house whose life only depends on the employer. The proletariat were also subordination, they were powerless because they had no power to break the mode of production, and they were economically dominated.

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JBSSB

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Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Jurnal Ilmu Budaya (Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Budaya) merupakan jurnal yang dikelola oleh Fakultas Ilmu Budaya sebagai media publikasi ilmiah hasil penelitian dalam bidang bahasa, sastra, seni, dan budaya, termasuk pengajarannya. Terbit sebanyak empat kali setahun, yaitu pada bulan Januari, ...