| dc.description.abstract | The research analyzes some issues related to the representation of
orientalism between the West and the East. It is portrayed in Anchee Min’s Pearl
of China by its characterization. In literary work, character can be used as an
equipment to deliver the idea of the author through the story to the reader. To
support the observation, I use the theory of postcolonialism, hegemony and
stereotype in conjuction with the orientalism by Edward Said’s point of view.
The research is qualitative research. It has no numeric data as the
discussion and conclusion. This research is divided into two kinds of data,
primary data and secondary data. The primary data are taken from the narrative
and descriptive dialogues in Anchee Min’s Pearl of China. I use literature
journals, essays, articles, relevant books and e-sources as the secondary data.
As the result of the discussion, it can be inferred that orientalism happens
through Min’s work. By looking at the data have been proceeded, in connection
with what Said (1977:71) explains, the analysis has proven the position of the East
is nature and the West is culture. The construction of orientalism in the novel is
very close to the author empirical experience. The influence of Pearl S. Buck as
the real character in real life is very clear seen on the story line. By the novel, the
critical idea of Min reminds her readers that the East needs to learn from the
West, but still not to consider the West as the almighty and the superpower. | en_US |
