Female Existentialism in Monkey Grip by Helen Garner

Burhanuddin Arafah; Delukman Asri; Waode Hanafiah; Ruslin; Nur Ilmi; Alifiah Pratiwi; Susi Astiantih

doi:10.17507/jltr.1504.21

Authors

Burhanuddin Arafah Hasanuddin University
Delukman Asri Polytechnic of LP3I Makassar
Waode Hanafiah Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin (Unidayan) Baubau
Ruslin State Islamic University of Datokarama Palu
Nur Ilmi Akademi Sekretari dan Manajemen (Aksema) Atmajaya Makassar
Alifiah Pratiwi Sembilanbelas November University of Kolaka
Susi Astiantih Sembilanbelas November University of Kolaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1504.21

Keywords:

man, woman, existentialism, sentence, stylistics

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze female existentialism in Helen Garner's "Monkey Grip" using a descriptive qualitative method. In this context, the data obtained were carefully reviewed, presented, and analyzed through stylistic analysis. The results showed that female existentialism was expressed in two patterns. Firstly, the female speech was similar to the male, accompanied by the open expression of sexual desires and male circle words. Secondly, female actions contained the feminine movement to overcome discrimination problems and interact with many males. The results showed that the female character was considered a feminist representative against male stereotypes.

Author Biographies

Burhanuddin Arafah, Hasanuddin University

English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences

Waode Hanafiah, Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin (Unidayan) Baubau

English Education Study Program

Ruslin, State Islamic University of Datokarama Palu

English Study Program

Alifiah Pratiwi, Sembilanbelas November University of Kolaka

English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

Susi Astiantih, Sembilanbelas November University of Kolaka

English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

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