The Representation of Masculinity in E.L James’s Fifty Shades Trilogy

Abstract

This research analyzes the representation of masculinity in E.L James Fifty Shades Trilogy. Christian Grey is a controlling and sadistic man. He uses his power to control everything. It includes family, business, lifestyle, and sexual activity. He wants to keep them safe by using his power. He protects everything in detail. Grey has bad memory of his childhood. His mother was a prostitute. His mother always hits by the pimp and get raped after he got some punishments from the pimp.