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Author’s Worldview in Emile Zola Therese Raquin.

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Therese Raquin, first published in 1867, reflects Emile Zola's worldview, which
was deeply influenced by the socio-historical forces of his time. The researcher
employs the theory of Genetic Structuralism to analyze how Zola's worldview was
shaped by these conditions and manifested in the novel. Through this lens, Zola's
worldview in Therese Raquin are characterized by: (1) Oppression of Women. (2)
Passion. (3) Pleasure. (4) Crime. (5) Guilt. oppression of women through the
character of Therese who is forced to play a traditional role in 19th century French
society, as well as an arranged marriage without love or free will. The power of
uncontrollable human passion through the relationship between Therese and
Laurent, shows how desire suppressed by social norms can trigger destructive
actions. Pleasure is seen as a motivation for human behavior that can end in
misery when lived without control. Crime arises as a consequence of repressed
desire. The murder of Camille is the only way to obtain the freedom and pleasure
they crave, showing how emotions suppressed by societal norms can trigger
criminal acts. Guilt as a result of actions that violate social norms, where Therese
and Laurent are haunted by guilt after committing crimes. Emphasizes that there
are moral consequences that cannot be avoided when someone does something
that goes against the values and moral laws of society.

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BSI-2025-ASR a

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Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2025

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x, 57 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Language

English

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BSI-2025-ASR a

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genetic structuralism
Author’s Worldview
Therese Raquin Novel

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