Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Studi Amerika
Vol 30, No 1 (2024)

The Analysis of Hegemony in Terra Nullius Novel by Claire G. Coleman

Pratama, Yoga (Unknown)



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Publish Date
30 Jun 2024

Abstract

A B S T R A C TThis research aims to analyze hegemony in Terra Nullius a novel by Claire. G. Coleman uses Antonio Gramsci’s theory in literary studies and sociology. The research focuses on discussing the concept of hegemony that occurs in the main character. The theory in literary studies is used to analyze the novel, using an intrinsic approach including characterization, plot, and setting which is elaborated through an extrinsic approach related to hegemony. This research used a qualitative method with data collection techniques including literature study, observation, and note-taking. The main data used are novels and several books and journals to support the research. The results of the research in the novel Terra Nullius are the concept of hegemony and the state involving civil society, namely the Natives called Aboriginals, with Settlers communities, Europeans. In the hegemony that occurs, the practice of supremacy has been found, namely a group that manifests itself in leadership that dominates the opposition to destroy or subdue the Aboriginals with weapons. All done to win power over the nobody land called Australia. Consequently, it became an Integral state, a hegemony shielded by the systems of violence.

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jbssa

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Studi Amerika JBSSA is the editor review journal of language, literature, American Studies and translation which addresses various topics and issues on the area of language, literature, translation studies, tourism studies, and American Studies, including critical ...