EUFONI: Journal of Language, Literary, and Cultural Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): EUFONI: Journal of Language, Literary and Cultural Studies

HOMOSEXUALITY IN ANDREW SEAN GREER’S LESS NOVEL




Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jan 2022

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyze the issue of homosexuality which is shown by the main character in Andrew Sean Greer’s Less novel (2017). This study uses Queer Theory by Annamarie Jagose in her book entitled Queer Theory: An Introduction (1996) regarding homosexuality. Meanwhile, this study applies a qualitative and textual approach that presents an analysis in the form of essay. The results of this study found out the causes of homosexual, exploring the social life and past life. Therefore, it impacts the main character’s sexual orientation as a homosexual and the way he struggles against social judgments. The impact of the struggles, Arthur Less undertakes self-acceptance process regarding his gay identity, dealing with discrimination, and becoming a gay writer.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EFN

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Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

EUFONI: Journal of Language, Literary and Cultural Studies is a scholarly journal published by English Department of Pamulang University. It is founded in 2017, with registered number ISSN: 2597-9663 (print) and 3048-4448 (Online). EUFONI has commitment to exchange and share ideas as well as ...