THE CONFINED GIANT: VOICES FROM THE CRACKS OF POWER THROUGH PRESENTATION METHODS

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short story power inequality symbolism Jidanun Lueangpheansamut

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Chulalak Kaemkla
Faculty of Education and Human Development, Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
Suphassara Kehaban
Faculty of Education and Human Development, Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
Thayalak Kunkhuntod
Faculty of Education and Human Development, Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
Phatthanant Phapor
Faculty of Education and Human Development, Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8354-0190

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The literary critique "Voices from the Cracks of Power: Social Reflections through Narrative Strategies" presents an in-depth analysis of the short story "The Big Man Who Was Locked Away," a part of the anthology "Divine Being: Non-Humans and Other Selves" by Jidanun Lueangpheansamut. This short story conveys social issues concerning power, oppression, and civic participation through symbolic narrative techniques. Key strategies include the contrast in character sizes, representing societal inequalities; the pivotal proposal from "The Big Man," symbolizing authority; and a storyline that highlights the consequences of resisting change. The critique also underscores Jidanun’s capability to integrate philosophy, politics, and imagination, elevating her work beyond conventional science fiction narratives.

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Kaemkla, C., Kehaban, S., Kunkhuntod, . T. ., & Phapor, P. (2025). THE CONFINED GIANT: VOICES FROM THE CRACKS OF POWER THROUGH PRESENTATION METHODS. Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainability (JRIS), 2(2), 54–73. retrieved from https://so17.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JRIS/article/view/653
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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): March-April
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Book Review
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