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A Sociological Analysis of Ideological Constructs in “The Little Prince”

Authors
Natasya Amanda Azzahra1, Sulistya Ningtyas1, *
1Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: sulistya@live.undip.ac.id
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Sulistya Ningtyas
Available Online 7 December 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-313-9_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
“The Little Prince”; Žižek Study; Ideological Critique; Sociology of Literature
Abstract

In contemporary societal discourse, “The Little Prince,” an allegorical fable by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, highlights its reflection of and critique of societal norms. This paper elucidates these societal norms through the theoretical lens of Slavoj Žižek’s ideological constructs and shows how characters within “The Little Prince” embody alternative practices of action as proposed by Žižek. With the purpose of uncovering the ideological messages in the narrative, this study shows how this issue remains relevant to the current society. This paper adopts a sociology of literature and qualitative approach through the theoretical lens of Žižek’s ideological critique. The study found that “The Little Prince” reflects ideological constructs through the critique of adult rationality. Moreover, the results of this study explain how the distinguished characters in the narrative embody Žižek’s alternative practices of action. Unlike previous research, this study emphasizes exploring the intricate ideological dimensions within Žižek’s perspective, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of the ideological layers employed in “The Little Prince.”

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
7 December 2024
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978-2-38476-313-9
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-313-9_17How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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