EXPLORING THE MAIN PURPOSES OF MALCOLM LOWRY'S "UNDER THE VOLCANO"
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Key words: novel, purpose, main features, characters, specific features, alcoholism, reality, redemption, personal growth.Abstrak
Abstract. Literature is not only one of the most viable sources of the language
but also teaches us to deal with different situations or gives the impression of other
periods. The novel called “Under the volcano” which is written by Malcolm Lowry has
its own unique features. This paper explore the main purposes and specific features of
this novel.
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