Structuration of power and symbolic violence in a short story The Poor Relations’ Story by Charles Dickens through Bourdieu’s thought
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Structuration of power, symbolic violence, Pierre Bourdieu, The Poor Relation’s Story, Charles DickensResearch Article
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This research examines the structuration of power and symbolic violence in Charles Dickens' short story The Poor Relation’s Story through Bourdieu’s thought. The research focuses on how power structures within the family shape the protagonist, Michael, and the forms of symbolic violence he experiences. Through Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus, capital (economic, social, cultural, and symbolic), and field, this research analyzes how social structures influence character interactions and maintain social hierarchy. The findings reveal that Michael’s marginalization is reinforced by the family’s economic and social power, leading to his internalization of inferiority. This research contributes to literary analysis by demonstrating how power dynamics and symbolic violence are embedded within literary narratives, reflecting broader social realities.
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Author Biographies
Fatwa Fatwa, Department English Literature, Faculty of Business and Social Sciencce, Universitas Dian Nusantara, Jakarta, Indonesia
Irma Rahmawati, Department English Literature, Faculty of Business and Social Sciencce, Universitas Dian Nusantara, Jakarta, Indonesia
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