An Analysis of Female Narratives in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad: The Issues of Violence Against Women
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The Penelopiad, violence, women in literature, novellaAbstract
This qualitative study analyzes female narratives in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, particularly the issues of violence against women. To find out and analyze the issues of violence found in the novel, the researcher categorizes violence based on Domestic Violence: A Reference Handbook by Margi L. McCue (2008). Images of violence were related to the narratives of the twelve maids and Penelope. This led to the results indicating that female characters portray emotional, physical, and sexual violence. These portrayals reflect Margaret Atwood’s criticism of the Greek patriarchal society. A modern writer can rewrite the old stories to bring more criticisms and discussions. At the same time, rewriting The Odyssey leads to criticisms and eliminating traditional storytelling that supports tolerance of violence against women.
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