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The Main Character Alienation in Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human

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The subject matter of this research is how alienation is reflected in
the main character Oba Yozo. This type of research is classified as
qualitative with the research approach used being literary sociology and
Melvin Seeman's alienation theory. The data source of this research is the
novel no longer human. Furthermore, the data collection methods used
are close reading and reference search. Then, the data processing and
analysis technique is carried out through three stages, namely: reading
the novel, identifying data, and describing data. The results of this study
show that four types of alienation affect the main character from five
types of alienation dimensions, namely; powerlessness, meaninglessness,
isolation, and self-estrangement. Yozo's feelings of powerlessness arise
because he is controlled by external forces, such as his father's demands
for his future and his father's lack of role in his life. Meaninglessness
arises as Yozo struggles to understand human existence and life and does
not know what to believe. Isolation impacts Yozo's ability in relationships,
causing feelings of loneliness and rejection. Finally, self-estrangement
afflicts Yozo as he feels unable to find activities that are beneficial to him,
leading him to think that his behaviour is not of his own volition. Based
on the definition of normlessness refers to a situation that illustrates the
absence of norms as a reference for action. In the novel no longer human,
the main character is seen as addicted to alcohol and free sex, both of
which are not normlessness, so the research results only show four
dimensions of alienation reflected in the main character.

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BSI-2024-NUR t

Publisher

Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2024

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ix, 62 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Language

English

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BSI-2024-NUR t

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Alienation
Hikikomori
Swingewood
No Longer Human

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