Alsinatuna
Vol 3 No 1 (2017): December 2017

Al-Nasawiyyah fi Riwāyah Zīnah li Nawal al-Sa’adāwi

Merdu Arika (Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2017

Abstract

Literature have widely described the women existence and inequality. Feminist literary criticism is a study which focuses on analysis of women demanding justice of their existence. It also describes the elements of inequality occurred in "zeina" novel written by Nawal Al-Saadawi. The object of this research is the theory of existentialism feminism of Simone de Beauvoir who stated that women should be aware of its existence by treating themselves consciously. This research is analyzed by descriptive method. The result of this research indicates that there are some feminist elements referred to Simone de Beauvoir theory found in "zeina" novel. namely (1) personality dynamic; including willing of freedom and freedom without any regulation (2) gender consideration (3) society (4) cultural principles and (5) women’s physique.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alsinatuna

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Alsinatuna is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the study and development of Arabic education and linguistics. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, critical analyses, and empirical research that advance the understanding and ...