Crack, Transformation and Breakthrough of Heterosexual Matrix
An Analysis of Character Relationships in Orlando: A Biography
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https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v2n3.44Keywords:
Orlando, Gender Performativity, Heterosexual MatrixAbstract
This essay applies Judith Butler’s theory to analyze how characters shape the protagonist’s gender identity and awareness of marginalized groups, in Orlando: A Biography. Through Orlando's interactions with Sasha, the Archduke, and Shel, the research traces her journey from deviation from traditional gender norms to acceptance with a fluid gender identity. By examining the impact of these characters, this study aims to highlight gender equality as the theme and the constraints behind the heterosexual matrix.
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