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The Representation of Societal Crisis on the American Great Depression in The Four Winds (2021)

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This study examines how the crisis experienced by society during the Great
Depression in America as depicted in the novel The Four Winds written by
Kristin Hannah (2021). The research aims to describe the social conditions of
American society in the 1930s, with an emphasis on the struggles of
individuals and families affected by economic collapse, mass migration, and
systemic injustice. By applying a sociological approach particularly Historical
Marxism (1848) this study analyzes how inter-class conflict, labor
exploitation, gender inequality, and the development of class consciousness
are reflected in the narrative. In addition, the study incorporates Stuart Hall’s
theory of representation to explore how meaning is constructed and how the
novel reflects ideological and socio-economic structures through language and
symbolism. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method. The
findings reveal that The Four Winds functions as a literary reflection of
oppression under capitalism, where the working class is subjected to
structural violence, alienation, and ideological domination. The novel also
portrays the resilience and awakening of marginalized communities through
collective struggle and growing social awareness.

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BSI-2025-ROF t

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

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English

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BSI-2025-ROF t

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Literary Sociology
The Four Winds
Great Depression
Historical Marxism
Representation,--Social Crisis

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