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DECONSTRUCTION OF FEMININITY IN THE NOVEL “BIG LITTLE LIES” BY LIANE MORIARTY

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This study discusses the concept of deconstruction of femininity contained in the
novel entitled ―Big Little Lies‖ by Liane Moriarty. In the novel by Liane Moriarty, there is an
unstable concept of femininity or it can be understood that in the novel there is a
deconstruction of femininity from various female characters. The purpose of this study is to
identify and explain the deconstruction of femininity in the novel "Big Little Lies" by Liane
Moriarty using a descriptive qualitative method with a postmodern feminism approach. There
are five forms of deconstruction of femininity in Liane Moriarty's novel, namely feminine
image, feminine habits, feminine work, feminine symbols, and feminine beauty.
Deconstruction of femininity can give an idea that women cannot always enjoy femininity.
furthermore, Through the deconstruction of femininity, Liane Moriarty provides an overview
of how the female characters in the novel question, reject, and use femininity to change the
initial concept that has been constructed by patriarchal society about women.

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BSI-2022-MUH d

Publisher

Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2022

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x-45 hal; 30cm

Language

English

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BSI-2022-MUH d

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deconstruction
Femininity
Big Little Lies

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