Journal of Language and Literature
Vol 14, No 1 (2014): April

The Representation of Mexican-Americans’ Life Stages through the Models in Luis Valdez’s Los Vendidos

Christianto, Adi Prasatya (Unknown)
Widyastuti, Dewi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2014

Abstract

Literature and history are interrelated. Literature does not only serve for entertainment but it also serves as a historical record of certain society in certain period. Through literature, many history and events can be examined. This is particularly why Los Vendidos becomes an interesting example. It examines Mexican-Americans’ history through its satirical element. The model characters in the play describe not only distinctive characteristics but also specific perception and condition of Mexican-Americans’ life in different periods, or stages. Each model represents the reality of Mexican-Americans’ history. Thus, at the end, this research will not only evaluated Mexican-Americans’ history or discrimination, but it also examine the whole life, the culture and the ideology of Mexican-Americans.Keywords: Mexican-Americans’ history, models, stages

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JOLL

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Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of Language and Literature presents articles on the study of language and literature. Appropriate topics include studies on language, translation, and literary texts. To be considered for publication, articles must be in ...