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Global Academic Journal of Linguistics and Literature
Volume-6 | Issue-06
Review Article
Escape through Urbanization in Su Tong’s Novels: Nineteen Thirty-Four Escapes & Rice
Adrian Anthoan Lindsay
Published : Nov. 12, 2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/gajll.2024.v06i06.001
Abstract
This paper explores the theme of urbanization in Su Tong's novels, particularly focusing on Nineteen Thirty-four Escapes and Rice. It examines the motivations driving characters to flee their rural origins in search of a better life in the city, highlighting the interrelation of natural disasters, poverty, and family conflicts as significant catalysts for migration. Su Tong's realistic narrative style contrasts the idealized perceptions of urban life with the harsh realities faced by rural escapees, revealing a cycle of disillusionment and despair. The paper argues that while the city represents hope and opportunity, it often leads to corruption and further hardship for those who seek refuge there. Through rich character development and evocative storytelling, Su Tong captures the complex nature of human identity and the human desire for change amidst the challenges of modernity. Ultimately, the journey from the countryside to the city serves as a metaphor for the universal pursuit of hope and a brighter future, reflecting the intricate relationship between rural and urban spaces in contemporary society.

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