Depiction of Polygamous Character Traits in Che Husna Azhari’s Mariah
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21808015 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi (0000-0002-4712-5332, Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Devia d/o Kamala Nathan, Devia d o Kamala Nathan (Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Ahmad Taufik Hidayah Abdullah (0000-0001-9898-0980, Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Isyaku Hassan (0000-0002-8260-2894, Sultan Zainal Abidin University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1167-1171 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theory and Practice in Language Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1799-2591 • E-ISSN: 2053-0692 |
| Publisher | Academy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17507/tpls.1305.09 |
| OpenAlex | W4367853445 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
In Malaysia, literary texts produced in English remain a challenging terrain, especially among Malay writers who must cautiously negotiate between their Malay identity, religion, and cultural globalization. For instance, Che Husna Azhari’s literary works, especially her notable short story Mariah, have received tremendous scholarly attention recently. Mariah has been criticized from several viewpoints, such as the playwright’s conscious self that forms identity and gender. Thus, using a context-oriented approach, this analysis aims to explore how the Malaysian author, Che Husna Azhari, depicts polygamous character traits in Mariah from a feminist perspective. The feminist rendering employed in this analysis could interestingly reveal how a female writer portrays the issue of polygamy. The analysis revealed that through major characters, Azhari boldly depicts Muslim masculinity, polygamous tendencies, and lust toward women, particularly in the Imam’s character. Yet, the narrative tends to mirror patriarchy in Malay society for crediting the use of religion to suppress women. This analysis could advance our understanding of how female characters are represented by a female writer within the socio-cultural and religious contexts of typical Malay society. There is a need, therefore, for modern writers to reassess the narratives of women and polygamy in literary works. This step can guide the reader’s understanding of polygamy as a hotly-debated topic as well as enlighten the public about the widespread misconceptions about women's issues in society
Aesthetics · Art · Depiction · Linguistics · Literature · Malay · Masculinity · Narrative · Patriarchy · Sociology · Education and Islamic Studies · Gender and Women's Rights · Gender Studies · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |