A Portrait of a Mother as an Agent of Change in Some Selected Fiction

This book reveals the neglected portrait of a mother in some fiction. The analysis shows that the mother in the fiction studied plays an important role within her family, she is described as a strong mother who does not surrender to her life condition. It shows that she is the manager of her family. She then inspires her children to live a better life. Being written by male authors, the fiction discussed give clues that there are males who appreciate females' role and admit their existence in society. This situation is not understood by most mothers, thus making them neglecting their important role in society. Through the discussion throughout this book, it is hoped that more and more mothers can make use of her significant power to create a better life.

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Deta Maria Sri Darta, S.Pd., M.Hum has obtained her master degree in English Studies in 2011 at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta Indonesia. She has been teaching English since 2004 in STiBA (school of foreign languages) Satya Wacana in Salatiga Indonesia. Literature and cultural studies are her interests.