Manusya, Journal of Humanities
Publication Date
2022
Abstract
Alienation is a universal theme in literature. The game of chance or gambling under capitalism can produce a hostile social setting for those who are unaware of its negative impacts. In such a social milieu, people can experience feelings of alienation, failing to make their lives their own. This paper analyzes the theme of alienation in the game of chance under capitalism in two stories written by s.e.a. Write Awardees, The Lottery of Karma by Chanthi Deuanesavanh and Lottery by Catherine Lim, through the lens of literary devices. The social settings of these stories are two countries in Southeast Asia, and these two writers set their stories in their own respective countries, Lao pdr and the Republic of Singapore. It finds that, in their exposure to such social settings, the protagonists are beset by a sense of alienation regardless of whether they perform their roles as laborers, capitalists, or consumers.
DOI
10.1163/26659077-24030002
First Page
1
Last Page
21
Recommended Citation
Charuchinda, Intira
(2022)
"Alienation in the Game of Chance Under Capitalism,"
Manusya, Journal of Humanities: Vol. 25:
No.
1, Article 23.
DOI: 10.1163/26659077-24030002
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/manusya/vol25/iss1/23