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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| This study explores the evolution of three literature works namely Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong; The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan; Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng over time and examines the feelings of belonging and security experienced by the female characters in these works. The research objectives are to identify the influences of the authors_ social and cultural backgrounds on their novels; to classify the faces of the absence of security and belonging among the female characters and to explore the manifestations of the security and belonging as represented in the selected novels. This study adopts a qualitative research approach to answer the research questions raised according to the research objectives. The findings reveal that the three authors present distinct narrative landscapes due to their individual growth paths from different cultural influence of the times and they are increasingly diluting the factor of racial identity in their works as time progresses. Furthermore, the findings also show that females, including the authors themselves and the female characters they create in their works, commonly face a lack of security and a sense of belonging. Fortunately, the findings also reveal that the female characters gain their sense of security and belonging by accepting their own ethnic identity, downplaying racial differences, and correctly acknowledging human commonalities. It can be concluded that external factors shape the literature, and the characters_ psychological struggles and self-growth illustrate their quest for security and belonging. As an implication, this study offers valuable insights to students and readers on how to navigate life while seeking a sense of security and belonging. Additionally, it serves as a significant contribution to the understanding of human connections to homeland, culture, and history, emphasizing the intricate interplay between individual identity and broader societal influences. |
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